The Hodge Law Firm Legal Blog
The dangers of taking selfies while driving
In addition to talking, texting and sending emails while driving, motorists are engaging in an even more dangerous feat. Social media sites are filled with thousands of posts from people taking selfies while behind the wheel. According to CBS News, there are more...
What is the difference between arbitration and litigation?
While many people immediately think “litigation” when they imagine two parties having a business-related dispute, it is actually advantageous for everybody involved to avoid litigation in the majority of situations. Litigation can be time-consuming and costly. Plus,...
Can a traumatic brain injury change your personality?
When residents of Texas like you get involved in an incident leading to head injury, your life may undergo enormous changes. The recovery process looks different for everyone, as do the effect of the injuries you suffer from. One of the effects is the possibility of...
The Aftermath of Hurricane Laura
The catastrophic damage from Laura, a Category 4 hurricane, devastated Texas and neighboring states. Predictions were tragically accurate. Those who did make it through unscathed are left picking up the pieces of their destroyed property and changed lives. Natives of...
Texas court ends unilateral insurance company appraisal policy
Insurance companies in Texas have long been known for being difficult when property damage claims are filed. The state proximity to the Gulf of Mexico means that inclement weather is common. The standard claim investigation policy for most companies has been to...
Pregnant woman killed, husband injured, in Texas crash
Any serious motor vehicle accident that involves a child is tragic because children are always innocent victims in a crash. However, it may be even more tragic when the child never had a chance at life at all. An accident that occurred recently on a highway west of...
What to know about man-overboard incidents
When people go on a cruise, they may sometimes worry about falling overboard and wonder how these incidents happen. People may fall overboard for many reasons. According to Conde Nast Traveler, people usually fall overboard because of reckless behavior. Drunk...
Why are teens at a higher risk of motor vehicle accidents?
In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are one of the major risks that teenagers face. In 2017, approximately 300,000 teenagers went to the emergency room due to injuries that they suffered during a crash. Teenagers account for eight percent of the total costs of...
What is “termination for convenience?”
When your business enters into a contract with another company in Galveston, you no doubt feel a certain sense of security from the knowledge that your partner cannot simply walk away from your agreement unless you give them cause to do so. Yet is that truly the case?...
How to know if you have a bad faith insurance case in Texas
All Texas residents who purchase insurance expect the coverage to be honored when they need to file a claim, but the truth about insurance companies is that they are always focused on reducing claim values as much as possible when processing the submission. Insurance...