Recent Blog Posts
How should you handle disagreements about a claim settlement?
After your home sustains damage, you may expect your insurance company to offer you a settlement so that you can make repairs. Sometimes, though, the settlement may not be what you were expecting. When this happens, you may wonder how you should handle the situation. When you and your insurance company disagree about the… Read More »
What should I know about business to business debt collection?
Collecting debts for your business from business customers is a little different than collecting from consumer customers because the laws are different. There are far more rules when it comes to consumer debt collection. What this means for you is that it will be easier for you to collect your business customer debts because… Read More »
Will the FBI investigate a cruise ship crime?
If you are the victim of a serious cruise ship crime, you may seek justice via every possible avenue. One such avenue involves the assistance of the FBI. Whether the FBI can help you depends on a few different factors. The Federal Bureau of Investigations explains when it has jurisdiction over criminal offenses that… Read More »
Is your insurance company acting in bad faith?
When you purchase an auto insurance policy, the premium you pay entitles you to the terms and conditions of your policy document. If you make an injury claim and the insurance provider fails to live up to these promises, you may be able to sue for bad faith. Review the Texas laws regarding bad… Read More »
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 than 72,000 posts from motorists taking selfies while driving in Texas… Read 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, you run the risk of ruining otherwise-positive business relationships by resorting to litigation. Many times, disputing parties… Read More »
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 your personality changing due to a TBI. This… Read More »
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 the Lone Star State are accustomed to severe weather and the steps to take… Read More »
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 evaluate the damage to the benefit of the company and then negotiate… Read More »
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 Tyler, Texas, killed a 26-year-old woman… Read More »
