Sports injuries happen during thousands of games played at both the amateur and professional levels. Determining fault and whether or not compensation is due can be difficult on your own. This is especially true in Texas, where the competitive sports doctrine is in place. Call our sports injury lawyers today with any questions you may have. How the Doctrine Works When you willingly participate in a sporting event, you are said to have assumed the risks that come along with that play. In plain English, adults are free to do whatever they like, within the… Read More
When you file a personal injury lawsuit in the state of Texas, there are a number of laws that will come into play at some point. We want to provide you a brief overview so you can understand what you should reasonably expect. Statutory Limitations You cannot wait forever to file a personal injury claim in Texas. In fact, depending on the type of lawsuit you wish to file, you may not have much time at all. When it comes to personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file your claim… Read More
There are laws in place that limit the amount of time a person can pursue a lawsuit after being injured. These are called statutes of limitations. It protects people from having suit filed against them several years or decades after an incident occurs. If you have been injured in a car or any other type of accident, it’s important that you understand what these limitations are. Specific Civil Suits There are a number of statutory limitations in Texas. Not all acts of negligence or injury are treated the same. In most cases, your best choice is to… Read More
When you are injured in an any type of accident, there is the possibility of recovering damages or, in other words, compensation for monies lost. If you were to believe the things you see on television, you would think that you stand the chance of winning millions in court because you were hurt in a car accident. While this may be a very rare truth, it is certainly not typical. In the real world, people are awarded two types of damages: economic and non-economic. In rare cases, people are also awarded punitive damages. Here is the difference between the three. Read More
When you send your child to school, you expect them to be safe. When you send your child to school, you never expect that they are going to be physically assaulted by the police, especially when that child is only 12-years old. That is what happened in the San Antonio Independent School District, and the officer was recently fired. According to footage made available to the media, officer Joshua Kehm restrained young Janissa Valdez before throwing her to the ground. The incident occurred on March 29 of this year, but the video was not posted until… Read More
You sit behind a computer for eight hours a day, but on the weekends, you are a warrior. You run the track with your friends, shoot hoops at the neighborhood park or play second base for the local softball league. No matter what sport you participate in, you are putting yourself at risk for injury. Sports injuries aren’t always the major events you see on television. While you can certainly break a bone, you are more likely to pull a muscle or tendon. Here are seven injuries that you are most likely to incur: Ankle sprain Pulled groin Strain… Read More
Escalators are seen in shopping malls and airports around the country. People hitch a ride because it is easier than putting forth the effort of climbing stairs. But is it worth the risk? First patented in 1892, the escalator’s design has changed very little since it was first made available to the public. Escalators are moving staircases that are ripe with the opportunity for injury. In recent years, a child has lost a toe, riders have been bucked off, and a man was strangled. These injuries and fatalities made the news because of their severity, but smaller… Read More
March Madness is here, are you ready? If you are like thousands of people across the country, you are putting your money down on brackets, passes to games and even airline tickets. March Madness is a favorite time of year for anyone who follows college basketball. While watching a game can be a good time, it can also be dangerous, especially when you choose to see a game in person. People are injured in stadiums frequently, and many of those accident are preventable. But what if they aren’t? In order to prove an effective premise liability case, you… Read More
Austin police detectives shot and killed Larry Jackson. As part of a settlement, the parents of Jackson will receive $600,000 from the city. According to police reports, Charles Kleinert was investigating an unrelated bank robbery at the Benchmark Bank on West 35th Street. Jackson attempted to enter the bank, but the doors were locked. Kleinert stepped outside to speak with Jackson, but Jackson ran away. Kleinert gave chase and ended up in a struggle with Jackson. Kleinert’s gun went off after the struggle, striking Jackson in the back of the head. Said Adam Loewy, attorney for Jackson’s parents,… Read More
The truth of the matter is this: Any dog with or without teeth has the ability to bite. When threatened, it is reasonable that a dog will lash out. When choosing a breed for your family or deciding which dogs you will freely offer your hand to and which you won’t, knowing the breeds that are most likely to bite is important. Here is a quick rundown. 1. Chihuahua They may look small and innocent, but a Chihuahua can pack a big punch when frightened. Their tiny, sharp teeth can easily puncture the skin. This breed is… Read More
