Hospital Bills after an Accident: Is the Lien Valid?
After being seriously hurt in an accident and receiving medical care, the provider – like a hospital – can file a lien against you or any accident-related claim you have…
Can a Broker or Shipper Be Liable for the Negligence of an Owner Operator Driver?
Yes. In some situations, brokers and shippers can be liable for the negligent actions of owner operator drivers who cause truck crashes. Ready to Find Out If a Broker or…
3 Simple Steps to Increase Your Chances of Getting Paid O&P
Overhead & profit (O&P) costs commonly arise when repairing significant damage – like windstorm or hail damage – to residential or commercial properties, as most general contractors (GCs) know. From…
Working with Your Attorney: Duty of Cooperation
When you hire a lawyer to represent you in a personal injury case, the attorney has certain duties to you, the client. In addition to providing you with confidentiality and…
Studies Show Surge of Concussion Diagnoses
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) conducted a study looking at the diagnoses of concussions between 2010 and 2015 and the results are alarming. BSBSA’s report titled, “The Steep…
Tips to Prepare For Your First Deposition
When your case moves to litigation, the defendants will want to take your deposition. A deposition is form of discovery where you are asked questions, under oath, and are required…
Other Consumer Products Made With Talc
Three lawsuits recently determined that talc, the softest mineral known to man, can cause ovarian cancer. Women claiming their daily use of talcum powder for personal hygiene, led to their…
Factors Linking Ovarian Cancer to Talc (Baby Powder) Usage
In 2017 alone approximately 22,440 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Among women, ovarian cancer ranks as the eighth most common cancer diagnosis, affecting one in seventy-five…
Differences in the Types of Texas Corporate Entities
Texas law allows companies to organize under a variety of different corporate structures. The form of corporate structure and designation is important because it determines the leadership structure and the…
Tornado property damage? What comes next…
Tornados not only leave a wake of destruction in their path, but also leave policyholders with many questions and concerns on rebuilding. Whether your property suffers minor damage, or everything…