If you have been injured as a result of an accident, whether it was a car accident, 18-wheeler accident, or a slip and fall at the grocery store, there are certain things you want to do to ensure your rights … Continue reading
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Our attorneys use this space to share information we hope you will find useful
on subjects relating to family law, personal injury and social security disability.
What to do in the case of an accident?
Posted in Personal injury Tagged car accident, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident
Why file for personal injury?
Often after an accident, life is never the same. Whether the injuries suffered are physical, mental, or emotional, scars remain. As such, many people are reluctant to hire a personal injury attorney to either file a claim on their behalf … Continue reading
Posted in Personal injury Tagged claim, file, selecting a personal injury attorney, texas
Guardianship: Preparing for when your special needs child becomes an adult
Planning for adulthood As the parent of a child with special needs, the first seventeen years involve you managing most of the daily decision making, things such as school, doctors, therapists, caregivers, transportation, shelter, and food. You do all this … Continue reading
Posted in Family law Tagged adulthood, guardianship, special needs child
Survivor Benefit Plan and Divorce
Often enough, both members of a military household are busy: the regular “busy” of being in the military, whether it be relocations, deployments, or temporary duties elsewhere and the “busy” of all the conflicts that come with that to include … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Military Tagged divorce, military, retirement, sbp, survivor benefit plan
Am I hearing the Army and 3M right?
Recently across the regular media and social media, many have seen a significant increase in attention drawn to the hearing protection issued to the US Military. The military dual-ended ear plugs In an ever-connected world, especially in the deployed environment, … Continue reading
Posted in Military, Personal injury Tagged 3M, ear plugs, faulty
Lesson 3 | Beating divorce procrastination
Studies show that many of you procrastinate, sometimes for months, even though you’ve already made up your mind to go ahead and get divorced. We chose to make it the subject of our third offbeat “lessons”. If you have not … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce Tagged dicorce, lesson, procrastination, time
What to do when injured by an uninsured driver?
It is the law! As you already know, state law mandates minimum coverage for any vehicle you are driving. So, what happens when you, a conscientious law abiding citizen, are injured in a car accident by someone who did not … Continue reading
Posted in Personal injury Tagged car accident, insurance claim, UIM coverage, uninsured driver
How to help yourself in the aftermath of a car accident
As we (should) all know, the law mandates that you maintain auto insurance on your vehicle. And it is no doubt that, in case of an accident, the fact that you have auto insurance is a source of peace of … Continue reading
Posted in Personal injury Tagged adjusters, car accident, DIY, insurance
5 stages of a personal injury matter
The aftermath of an injury for you or a loved one is often a whirlwind of emotions and frustrations. How long will you be in recovery? Can you afford it? What will insurance cover? How long before you can have … Continue reading
Posted in Personal injury Tagged claim preparation, litigation, negotiations, settlement, stages, steps, treatment
What if my injuries are caused by the government?
In the typical personal injury suite you have a known defendant (the person who struck your vehicle for instance) and a known, or at least, a lead on an insurance company that has the potential to compensate for losses you … Continue reading
Posted in Personal injury Tagged Federal Tort Claims Act, government, injury, suit
