If someone drowns at a pool or hotel, responsibility often falls under premises liability law. Property owners and operators have a duty to keep their property safe and take steps to prevent accidents. Ignoring that duty can make them liable for any resulting injuries...
Wrongful death claims allow families to seek compensation when a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. In Texas, courts calculate the value of a wrongful death claim by evaluating both economic and non-economic factors. Understanding how these...
Two people died in Texas after a large load from a truck fell on their car. Another individual suffered injuries in the crash. The accident occurred on a recent Saturday. How the accident happened The Texas motor vehicle collision took place a little before 11:30...
An individual was killed in Texas’s Panola County after the motor vehicle they were in crashed into another automobile. Authorities arrived on the scene of the Friday accident to find a deceased individual. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. How the...
A woman was killed in Texas after the motor vehicle she was riding in crashed into another car and a utility pole. Police arrived on the scene of the 10:30 p.m. crash to find the woman dead and another person injured. They suspect speeding played a role in the tragic...
Every year, many Texas residents suffer injuries in automobile accidents. Sadly, some of them ultimately pass away, leaving their loved ones dealing with emotional losses they struggle to fill and financial losses they may find difficult to pay. In the time between...
If your spouse, child or parent died as the result of someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, you have the right to sue the responsible person for your loved one’s wrongful death. As FindLaw explains, wrongful deaths can result from a wide range of situations, including...
If you lost a loved one in an accident that was the result of another person's negligence or purposeful intent to harm, according to the laws of Texas you may have legal recourse. A wrongful death lawsuit, if successfully litigated, can result in you receiving a...
For a spouse or other next of kin that suddenly lost a loved one, it is understandable that the shock and trauma from the accident is hard to process. Just accepting that the loved one is now gone is hard enough. However, while it may be the last thing on your mind,...