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Do I Need a Police Report to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
If you or someone you love recently got hurt in a motor vehicle crash in Texas, it is important to begin gathering as much documentation as possible to support your claim for compensation — whether you are beginning with an auto insurance claim or you are filing a civil lawsuit against the at-fault driver…. Read More »
Juvenile Assault Charges in Texas: Fights at School and Their Legal Consequences
School fights happen. A disagreement in the hallway, a heated moment on the athletic field, a conflict that escalates faster than anyone expected. Most parents assume a school-based fight will end with a trip to the principal’s office. But in Texas, the consequences can reach far beyond the campus. If your child has been… Read More »
What Happens at a Grand Jury Hearing in Texas, and Can It Help Your Case?
If you’ve been told that your case is going before a grand jury, you might be wondering what that even means, or whether it’s a good or bad thing. It’s a fair question. The grand jury process is one of the more misunderstood parts of the Texas criminal justice system, and knowing how it… Read More »
How to Seek Compensation for a Brain Injury After a Car Accident in Texas
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other forms of head trauma are among the most common types of catastrophic injury in motor vehicle crashes. Indeed, according to the Brain Injury Association of America, car accidents are currently the leading cause of TBIs for individuals of all ages, and these injuries can range from mild TBIs… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and Felony in Texas?
If you are arrested for a criminal offense in Texas and charged, what is the difference between facing misdemeanor charges and felony charges? There are some criminal offenses for which a person can face either misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the details of the case and the person’s criminal record. For other types… Read More »
What is an Underride Crash and Who Can Seek Compensation?
Any type of auto accident can result in serious and life-threatening injuries, yet some types of crashes are routinely associated with severe and deadly injuries. According to a Frontline report from PBS, underride accidents involving trucks and smaller passenger vehicles are some of the most devastating collisions that occur on roads and highways in… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Damages After a Car Accident Involving a Rideshare Driver?
Any motor vehicle in Texas can be involved in a collision, including rideshare vehicles in which the motorist is driving for Uber or Lyft, for example. If you were involved in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle, who is liable for your injuries? It will depend on a couple of key factors, including who… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide?
If you are facing charges for causing another person’s death in Texas, but if the prosecution is not alleging that you acted with intent, you are likely facing charges either for manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide. Generally speaking, the offense of murder under Section 19.02 of the Texas Penal Code is defined in part… Read More »
Understanding Types of Charges for Sexual Assault in Texas
Under the Texas Penal Code, more than one type of offense can be charged in relation to unwanted sexual contact. While the term “sexual assault” colloquially includes both criminal definitions that exist under Texas law, the Texas Penal Code distinguishes between the offenses of “indecent assault” and “sexual assault.” Both offenses can also involve… Read More »
Filing a Claim After a Side-Impact Car Crash
Car accidents can take many different forms. There are rear-end collisions, where a car driving in the same direction as vehicles behind and in front of it is struck from behind by the vehicle following. There are also side-swipe accidents, which tend to occur when two vehicles are traveling in the same direction and… Read More »