Advice from a Fort Worth Injury Attorney Being involved in a car accident can upset your life, especially if the at-fault driver has no insurance. Here in Texas, around one in five drivers are uninsured. Without insurance, you may have no way to recover damages like medical bills, lost income, or pain and suffering after…
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Parents of Fort Worth Teen bring suit against Boy Scouts
The parents of a Fort Worth teenager who died on a Boy Scouts backpacking trip in West Texas in June have sued the Irving-based scouting organization, alleging that a lack of supervision and safety training led to their son’s death. Reid Comita, 15, collapsed and died of a heatstroke June 12 while on a hike…
Why you shouldn’t give a Recorded Statement
Why you Shouldn’t Give a Recorded Statement to Another Driver’s Insurance Company After a collision takes place, it is normal to try and make a claim not only for property damage but also for injuries with the other driver’s insurance. Many people wait a few days or weeks before considering hiring an attorney so they…
Premise Owner Liability for Assault
Does a Premise owner have any duty to protect people from the criminal conduct of others on their property? Generally, property owners have no legal duty to protect persons from third-party criminal acts. Texas case law has laid out 5 factors to determine if a landowner has a duty to protect against the criminal conduct…
Dram Shop Laws in Texas
What Are Dram Shop Laws? A “dram shop” is basically any drinking establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed, such as a bar or a tavern. A dram shop law holds a drinking establish liable for injuries resulting from the over consumption of alcohol. For example, if the person drinks at a bar, is visibly intoxicated to…