What is a “Cost & Necessity” Affidavit in Texas? In Texas, a “cost & necessity” affidavit is used in the litigation process as evidence of expenses or damages incurred in a civil suit. The use of this affidavit is governed under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 18. It is routinely referred to by […]
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What is “Negligence” under Texas law? Negligence is a theory of legal liability that may hold a person responsible for damages caused to another person. It is probably the most common grounds for legal liability. Simply put, negligence is the failure to use reasonable care resulting in damages to some other person of property. The
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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