Catastrophic Personal Injury

Each state has negligence laws that apply to personal injury cases and impact how much compensation injury victims can recover. In Texas, the courts follow a modified comparative negligence system. Under this rule, each party to a lawsuit is assigned a percentage of fault which factors into settlement discussions and jury verdicts. What is...

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...