Whether you can file a wrongful death claim in San Antonio when the victim was partially at fault in Texas depends on how much the victim contributed to their own injuries. Here is how Texas courts deal with this common problem. Texas’ Modified Comparative Fault Law Texas uses a modified comparative fault law when…
Assumption of the risk is a legal concept that can limit the compensation in a San Antonio personal injury claim for medical bills, lost income, and other damages after an accident. Here are the basics regarding this legal doctrine. What Is the Assumption of the Risk? Assumption of the risk is a proposition that…
In San Antonio, Texas, you generally have two years to file a San Antonio motorcycle accident lawsuit, based on the state’s statute of limitations. However, there are factors that can alter this timeline. General Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations in Texas generally provides two years from the date of the accident for…
When someone else’s negligence causes the death of a loved one, the surviving family may have two legal options: filing a San Antonio wrongful death claim or a survival action. In some cases, both types of cases can be filed. It is important to understand the different purposes, eligible parties who can file, which…
Most San Antonio wrongful death claims, personal injury cases, and civil actions are resolved before trial, and even before a lawsuit is filed in most situations. However, if your case goes to trial, here is what you can expect in the process: A Texas Wrongful Death Lawsuit Is Filed A wrongful death case officially…
Every car accident case is different, so there’s no average cost to hire a car accident lawyer in San Antonio, Texas. Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning that they receive a percentage of the money they recover, so the amount you pay is tied directly to the results they achieve….
Key Takeaways: Memphis, Tennessee ranked as the deadliest city for rush hour crashes, with the highest rate and risk score in the study. Phoenix, Arizona had the second highest risk score, but had the highest overall number of fatal rush hour crashes. Texas dominates the rankings, with nine cities appearing in the top 70…
If you lost a loved one in a tragic accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a San Antonio wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and compensation. However, you don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file this type of case. In most situations, you only have two…
If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, you may be able to file a San Antonio wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and compensation on their behalf. However, Texas’ wrongful death statute only allows certain individuals to file this type of legal claim, namely the decedent’s immediate…
Maybe. Driving records can contain useful information that can help illuminate the type of drivers involved in the accident. They may be useful when liability is in dispute. However, they have limitations. Here is what you need to know about how driving records may impact your auto accident case in San Antonio. What Driving…