Auto insurance companies often deny personal injury claims or offer to pay only a small settlement on the basis that the accident was partially or completely caused by the negligence of the person making the claim. Let's assume for example that … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Passing a School Bus in Texas
Ticketed for Passing A School Bus Joe Public is an 18 year old senior in high school. Joe is running late for school and gets caught behind a school bus on his drive to school. The bus is making a lot of stops to pick up children on the way to … [Read more...]
Reinstating your Suspended Driver’s License by Filing Bankruptcy
If your license has been suspended due to a civil judgment for a car accident in which you were responsible as an uninsured motorist, you may be able to discharge the debt by filing a Chapter 7 and get your license reinstated. Under Texas … [Read more...]
Heavy on the Light Duty Status
As an injured worker, you can go in and out of periods of eligibility in receiving your workers' comp benefits. Specifically, lets look at when your doctor has indicated that you are able to perform some type of work, but with restrictions. … [Read more...]
Collaborative Law
Unlike the traditional divorce process, collaborative law, which originated in Texas in 2001, allows parties to partake in a more civil and individualized process for ending their marriage. In 2011, the Uniform Collaborative Law Act became effective … [Read more...]
YouTube Is Helping Attorneys Prove Disability
During a Disability hearing, the burden is on you (and/or your attorney) to prove that you can not perform your past work. Once you have done this, the burden of proof shifts to SSA to show that there are still jobs you can do. Often times, a Judge … [Read more...]
DAPA Update – Immigration Reform News
DAPA is deferred action for parents of US citizen children. Next week will mark one year since President Obama came out with the executive action DAPA. It is still stuck in the courts. DAPA took a major setback this week in the 5th Circuit Court … [Read more...]