For many injured service members, the process of filing for disability benefits can be a complex undertaking. Despite the time it may take, claiming your benefits can be beneficial for you and your family for years to come. If you are struggling with getting your...
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Year: 2021
What could you do about possible estate fraud?
Drawing an estate plan allows a testator to write a will that distributes assets in an intended manner. Other estate planning documents, such as a financial power of attorney or a health care proxy, serve other important purposes. Unfortunately, fraud may rear its...
Common types of motor vehicle accident injuries
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration reports that 3 million vehicle accidents with injuries occur annually in Texas and across the country. Some injuries are mild and heal on their own while other injuries require hospitalization and potentially surgery....
Injuries from secondary collisions
Some of the most complicated personal injury claims following auto accidents in Texas are the result of secondary crashes following initial contact. They can occur in a wide variety of scenarios, ranging from striking a guardrail and careening over the highway to...
What situations increase the importance of hiring a lawyer?
If you find yourself getting divorced for the first time in Texas, it's understandable to be unsure of what to do next. In certain cases, it may be very beneficial to have a lawyer in your corner. Here are a few situations that increase the importance of having a...
Things to do after a car accident
Most drivers in Texas and around the country are involved in a traffic accident sooner or later, and the things they do in the moments following a collision can help or hinder their chances of recovering damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Calling the emergency...
Review your estate plan during divorce
Filing for divorce late in life can present problems that younger Texas couples do not usually have. Individuals in the mid-life stages have often acquired significant wealth that must be not only protected during life but also properly allocated after death. Many...
The pros and cons of joint tenancy in estate planning
If you are planning your Texas estate, there are many ways to achieve this goal. Some people prefer to take care of a portion of their estate planning through joint tenancy, which occurs when two or more parties agree to share ownership of a property. What are the...
Do you need your child support order changed in Texas?
Parents' financial circumstances and their children's needs often change after the divorce decree is settled upon in Texas. For instance, your child may need extra support for medical expenses, school activities and other basic needs, or you could lose your job or get...
Agent Orange and VA disability benefits
Texas veterans who may have been exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War should be aware that new presumptive conditions related to the herbicide use have been recognized by the federal government. If exposed to Agent Orange during a specific time frame, you...