Hello, my name is James Bridge. I'm with the attorneys' office of Bailey & Galyen. I've been a personal injury attorney for 22 years. I would like to discuss with you, the difference between uninsured motorist and undersinsured motorist … [Read more...]
VICIOUS CIRCLE: TEXAS DOG BITE LAW AND STRICT LIABILITY
Although numerous theories can be alleged in lawsuits relating to dog bites, strict liability is a theory most frequently pleaded. In such a case, the controlling issue to be determined is whether the party against whom suit is brought has knowingly … [Read more...]
One Bite and You’re Out: Strict Liability for Dog Bites in Texas
One means of imposing liability on the owners of dogs for attacks which result in injuries is the imposition of strict liability against such dog owner. [1] To recover on a claim of strict liability for injury by a dangerous domesticated animal, such … [Read more...]
Sweet Old Lady
Ronald Reagan once said it is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. Personal Responsibility has long been held as a conservative value and rightfully so. Society wants, and needs, people to be … [Read more...]
Hold Your Horses!: Limitations on Liability in Recreational Equine Activities
Few things are as synonymous with Texas culture and heritage as horseback riding. Yet it is an activity which offers numerous risks of injury. In recognition of these known risks, and the importance of livestock to the state, the Texas Legislature … [Read more...]
WHO MAY BRING A CLAIM WHEN SOMEONE IS KILLED?
When someone is killed and it was the fault of another person or company Texas law allows certain family members to file suit for wrongful death. These family members include the decedent's spouse, children, and parents. No one else may bring a … [Read more...]
Extended Limitations Period for Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Sexual Conduct
Attorneys can generally, almost instinctively, name the applicable statute of limitations for a particular cause of action. Under Texas law, however, the statute of limitations applicable to a particular cause of action may vary based on the facts … [Read more...]
The Truth About the Family Member Exclusion in Texas Automobile Policies
At one time most Texas automobile liability insurance policies included a so-called family member exclusion which foreclosed liability coverage for any claim made by a family member against a family member. This exclusion was included in these … [Read more...]
Who has a claim when someone is wrongfully killed
When a person is wrongfully killed in Texas due to the fault of another person, company, or a defective product the law provides two types of claims that may be brought. The first is a wrongful death claim which may be brought by the surviving … [Read more...]
Four Die at DuPont Chemical Plant
Chemical Leak Kills Four in Plant Near Houston A defective valve is blamed in the deaths of four workers at a DuPont facility in La Porte, Texas, around 4 a.m., Saturday, November 15. The federal Chemical Safety Board has sent investigators to the … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind the McDonalds Hot Coffee Case
We have all heard it for years. A woman spilled hot coffee in her lap and received a settlement of $3 million. This outrageous miscarriage of justice why we need to change the law and enact more tort reform. Here are the actual facts: Tella … [Read more...]
Homeowners insurance doesn t just cover accidents at a home
As we know, serious injuries can happen any place at any time. Consider these actual cases. A teenager is walking down the aisle of a dark movie theater and trips over a person's leg that was outstretched into the aisle. The teenager sustains a brain … [Read more...]