If you were in a car accident in Texas, you might be aware of the immediate physical injuries you have sustained. However, some injuries may not be immediately apparent but can cause significant long-term damage to your health. Concussions One type of personal injury...
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What do you need to know about assigning beneficiaries in Texas?
A beneficiary legally receives your financial benefits after you die, typically as part of an inheritance. For some accounts, you must designate a beneficiary when you open them; here are a few. Situations that need beneficiaries If you have completed any type of...
Determining liability amounts in reckless driving accidents
Reckless driving often leads to accidents in Texas, some of which can have catastrophic consequences. But what constitutes reckless driving, and how do you hold drivers, and sometimes others associated with them, accountable? What are reckless driving behaviors?...
Avoiding fights between your heirs over your estate
When you plan your Texas estate, you probably know what assets and property you wish to leave each of your heirs. However, that doesn’t mean disputes won’t arise. There are things you can do, however, to help prevent conflicts between loved ones. Add a no-contest...
What happens after I file a VA disability claim?
VA disability payments compensate Texas veterans for service-related illnesses or injuries. Veterans must file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs to qualify for the benefit. When filing a VA disability claim, you must prove your illness or injury is...
The top 10 reasons why large truck crashes occur
What causes large truck accidents? We know that the fault of these accidents – which can lead to life-changing injuries and fatalities – lies with an assortment of parties. This group may include the driver, trucking company, maintenance firm, manufacturer and loading...
Why people hate probate
Probate is by no means among the most popular legal processes in Texas, and there are good reasons why people don't like it. It takes too long, it's hard to understand, and it takes a significant amount of mental and emotional energy - just to name a few. What is the...
Spotting and avoiding distracted drivers
Distracted drivers are potentially a hazard to themselves and to others who share Texas roads and highways with them. Fortunately, there are clues that you can look for to determine if someone is operating a motor vehicle while distracted by a phone, passenger or cup...
How can you handle an inheritance dispute with a sibling?
All Texas residents should plan for the future to protect their families. However, even though a person might leave certain assets to a specific person in their will, that doesn’t mean problems won’t arise. Siblings can end up in inheritance disputes. These are...
A car crash involving a delivery vehicle
As most people in Texas have fully embraced door delivery for almost everything, there has been an increase in delivery trucks on the road. Most of these drivers are good at their jobs. However, accidents happen, and if a delivery truck driver who wasn't observing the...