Insurance is a necessity when you own a home, but do you know everything you should about how your homeowner's insurance works? Most people do not. Asking questions about your policy can help ensure when you need to make a claim, you know what to expect. The Texas...
Year: 2021
3 common reasons an insurance company may deny your claim
Insurance is a valuable source of security for homeowners. The indemnity may signify the difference between having to go into debt to pay for repairs or not. Because of this, a claim denial may result in stress and anxiety. As a consumer, you have certain rights under...
What should you do if you collide with an electrical pole?
While electricity is a vital part of modern society, electrical wires can be deadly. In fact, according to reporting from ABC News, a man and his pregnant wife recently collided with a utility pole in Texas City. When the man stepped out of his vehicle after the...
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury can occur following a violent jolt or blow to the head or another part of the body. Although a mild TBI will only affect the brain’s cells temporarily, a serious TBI can result in bleeding, torn tissues, bruising and other long-term...
What is cauda equina syndrome?
The disks of the spine consist of flexible tissues to provide cushioning to the vertebrae. According to Spine Universe, one of the most common spine injuries from car accidents is a herniated disk. Trauma from the accident causes the disk to tear open, allowing the...
How can a severability clause preserve a contract?
Drafting a business contract is a task you know not to take lightly. You may want to engage in a partnership or venture with another company and want to protect your arrangement with an airtight agreement. Still, you must consider what might happen if the other...
Can I hold a vessel owner liable for the negligence of care?
If you work as a seaman or you know someone in that occupation, you probably know about The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly referred to as the Jones Act. This federal law establishes rights for seamen injured during the course of employment to hold their...
San Antonio social media figure killed in crash
New drivers take to Texas' roads every day. Those already traveling on them often understand the need for them to gain experience behind the wheel, as only that experience will ultimately make them safe and responsible motorists. The trouble is that the journey to...
3 reasons to be wary of an initial insurance settlement offer
Whether your home or business has suffered property damage or you have experienced a severe personal injury, your insurance policy should be there to help you put the pieces of your life and livelihood back together. Unfortunately, as a for-profit business, an...
Creditors may prove fraudulent intent in divisive mergers
The Texas Business Organizations Code permits companies to engage in a divisive merger. As reported by CNBC, a business may choose to attempt a divisive merger as a prelude to filing for bankruptcy protection and limiting its responsibility to pay liabilities. The...