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Can you File a Police Report Days After an Accident?
Call the Houston Car Accident Law Firm at (832) 463-1003. If you’ve been in a car accident causing $1000.00 of damage or more, Texas law requires a crash report to be filed with the Texas Department of Transportation. Here are…
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Res Ipsa Loquitur Meaning, Examples, Explained
What does “Res Ipsa Loquitur” mean? “Res Ipsa Loquitur,” commonly referred to as “Res Ipsa,” is a Latin phrase meaning “the thing speaks for itself.” Res Ipsa is an early tort doctrine, borrowed from English common law, used to describe certain…
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Letter Of Protection
Letter Of Protection Texas Letter Of Protection Texas Sample A Letter of Protection, often abbreviated as “LOP,” is a letter sent by a plaintiff’s attorney to a physician, hospital, or other medical professional. The letter is a legally binding guarantee…
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Seat Belt Laws In Texas
Suppose you are driving through a green light and are struck by a driver speeding through a red light. You decide to sue the other driver for your injuries. At trial, you must prove the other driver was behaving negligently…
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Intoxication Manslaughter and Vehicular Manslaughter In Texas
The State of Texas takes manslaughter very seriously. Houston and Harris County have some of the highest occurrences of manslaughter. If you would like to speak to an attorney in Houston, call (832) 463-1003. What is “Vehicular Manslaughter” in Texas?…
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Good Samaritan Laws In Texas
Texas Good Samaritan Law Good Samaritan Law In Texas Torts 101, Article by Auto Accident Lawyers Houston (832) 463-1003 What does “Good Samaritan” mean in the law? Good Samaritan Act Texas In personal injury law, the term “duty” comes up…
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Defenses To Negligence
A defendant being sued for negligently causing a car crash or other negligent behavior has certain defenses he or she can assert. From the outset, a defendant can claim he or she is not responsible or at fault for the…
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What Is The Collateral Source Rule?
Suppose you are injured in an accident when an 18-wheeler plows into you. Your medical bills end up totaling $50,000. Your wealthy uncle, worried about your health and financial well-being, pays off your medical bills. You then to decide to…
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Breach Of Duty By The Defendant Explained
Personal injury cases often require the plaintiff to prove the defendant was “negligent” in order to win at trial and recover compensation for any injuries. This means proving each element of a negligence claim. Torts 101 Article by the Texas…
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Assault vs. Aggravated Assault
What is the difference between assault and aggravated assault / What’s the difference between assault and battery in tort? Is battery a felony? All explained in this fantastic criminal attorney contribution. Special thanks to the Houston Criminal Lawyers for contributing…
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