Catastrophic Personal Injury

Under Texas law, only certain people have the legal standing to file a wrongful death claim. Spouses The spouse of a deceased victim has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This includes a person who was legally married to the deceased, as well as individuals who were married by common law. For...

If you received a settlement from a personal injury claim in Texas, your next question may be whether there will be any tax implications. Although there are some exceptions, for the most part, personal injury settlements are not considered taxable income. What Portions of My Personal Injury Settlement Are Not Taxable in Texas? The...

To hold another party responsible for damages in a Texas personal injury case, you must be able to prove their negligence caused your injury and other losses. Negligence refers to a party’s failure to exercise the reasonable care expected of them in a particular situation. Proving negligence requires establishing the following four elements. Duty...