“Discovery” the process where each party has an opportunity to investigate the facts relevant to the claims and defenses in a pending lawsuit. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP), starting with Rule 190, generally govern the discovery process and the obligations of the parties in Texas litigation. In a personal injury case, Texas discovery …
What is “Discovery” in a Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit? Read More »
Question: I have a car accident attorney in Dallas. I was told that a lawsuit must be filed. How long will that take? Robert’s Answer: That’s a hard question to answer. I’ve had cases where settlements took a matter of weeks and nobody ever saw the inside of a courtroom. I’ve also had cases that …
Can you be liable if you let someone borrow your car and they get into a car accident? The answer is “Yes” and here’s why…. What is “Negligent Entrustment?” Negligent entrustment is a theory of legal liability. It defines when the owner of a motor vehicle may be liable for property damage, wrongful death or …
I hear it all the time: “My case is clear.” We have a “cut and dry case.” However, the insurance company is denying the claim? “Let’s just go to trial. We can’t lose!” Since 1994, when I started as a personal injury lawyer in Dallas, I hear so many clients tell me that there is …
“We Can’t Lose!” The Myth of the “Cut & Dry” Case. Read More »
If you are involved in a serious car accident, the investigating officer will prepare an accident report. Car accidents in Dallas are not normally reported unless someone needs an ambulance or the vehicles need a tow truck. This is also true of car accidents in Fort Worth and other surrounding areas. But, when the police …
How Does the Police Report Work in My Car Accident Case? Read More »
Collecting medical bills in a personal injury case in Texas has become more complicated. In the “old days” you could just add up your bills from the hospital and doctors and that’s what you were entitled to collect. It is not that simple anymore. Therefore, many Dallas personal injury attorneys have become very careful on …
Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case: “Paid or Incurred” Read More »
In a perfect world, witnesses will present themselves and cooperate. They will cooperate with you and your attorney while preparing for your big day in court. They will deliver the perfect testimony without any hesitance or hostility. However, not all personal injury cases are perfect. Nor is any other legal case perfect. Helpful witnesses handle …
The Scenario…. You were injured in a car wreck. Your car was totaled. You treated with a doctor for about 4 months and did some physical therapy. A few weeks after being released from medical treatment, you started having more pain and other issues related to the car wreck. You haven’t been able to get …
You just had a car accident. You make a claim against the other driver’s insurance company. They do their investigation and lead you to believe that they will take care of your claim. Instead, the insurance company either fails to pay a fair amount for your claim or they deny your claim altogether. What if …
Who do I Sue? The Driver or the Insurance Company? A Discussion about “Direct Actions.” Read More »
Many times I have potential clients call me and say that they were injured in a car crash that was not their fault, but the “adjuster is putting some percentage negligence on me….” This is called comparative negligence. Under Texas law, comparative negligence may be a partial or total defense to a civil claim for …
