Question: What should I do? I was involved in a hit and run. I was hit from behind. I called the police , but the other driver ran away before the police came. My car had major damage. This other car was totaled and he left it in the middle of the road when he […]
Need Advice on Hit and Run Accident Read More »
Question: I fell on a wet floor and injured myself? I was at a store and the employees saw it. They said they were sorry. I have a lot of pain. The insurance company took my statement. What can I expect to settle for if they determine themselves to be negligent? Robert C. Slim’s Answer:
The Floor Was Wet and I Fell Read More »
Let’s face it. A vehicle that has been repaired has a diminution in value compared to a vehicle that has never been damaged. Diminished value (also know as diminution in value) means that something does not have the same value as it did before. In the context of a car accident, it means that a
Diminished Value Claim in Texas Read More »
What is a “release?” It is exactly what the name implies. A release is a settlement agreement where one party agrees to waive their legal rights. For example, if you were in an accident and have a claim against someone for personal injuries or damages, then you might enter into a settlement agreement with that
Do Not Sign a Release Read More »
What are your chances of winning a case if you were injured in a slip and fall accident or a trip and fall? That all depends on what caused you to fall. Any personal injury lawyer in Texas will tell you that slip and fall cases are some of the most difficult cases to win.
How to Win a Slip and Fall Case Read More »
Dallas attorney, Robert C. Slim, announces that he has made some major revisions to the terms of his contingency fee contracts in personal injury cases. The most significant revision was the “Lower-Fee Guarantee.” So many times, personal injury attorneys enforce their contingency fees without due regard for the net recovery of the client. Under this
Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Revises Contingency Fee Contract Read More »
Cases pending in the Dallas / Fort Worth area courts are almost always ordered to mediation before going to trial. That is because judges know that mediation presents the best chance for the parties to resolve their dispute and move the case off their already crowded dockets. Statistically speaking, legal disputes settle without ever going
The Mediation Process Read More »
So many people have to buy cars on credit. They take out a loan and make payments over a number of years until the vehicle is paid off. But many do not think about what would happen if the car is totaled in a car accident and you are upside down on the vehicle loan. The insurance
How Gap Insurance Works Read More »
Labor Day is a US national holiday which commemorates the social and economic contributions of labor workers in America. It has been observed since 1894, but with the decline of union membership, the holiday has been used as an opportunity for cookouts and large gatherings of family and friends. With the many celebrations over the
Tips to Stay Safe this Labor Day Weekend Read More »
I read an interesting article that discusses the serious risks of using a cell phone while driving. But the article also brings up the issue about how we go about enforcing laws on cell phone use while driving. No one can deny that cell phone use is a significant cause of injuries and even death
Catching Cell Phone Users While Driving Read More »
