A statute of limitations is a law that defines the maximum amount of time parties involved have to initiate legal action from the date of an alleged civil or criminal offense. The purpose of these statutes is to protect defendants. There are three main reasons behind statutes of limitations: A…
A personal injury occurs when someone experiences harm (be that physically, financially, or emotionally) at the hands of another’s negligence. A common example of this is when someone is injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver. In those instances, the suffering incurred goes beyond what car insurance…
Devastating accidents can cause a host of economic losses, such as the cost of medical care and lost wages when a victim cannot return to work. Accident victims can also receive compensation to cover certain non-economic losses, like pain and suffering. But accidents can also harm the victim’s spouse. Paralysis,…
When going into a big box store, never look up. Why? Because you will see that merchandise is often crammed almost to the ceiling. Careful storage of merchandise is essential to store safety. Unfortunately, lax stocking practices can contribute to devastating injuries when the merchandise falls onto unsuspecting customers. If…
Who hasn’t felt a little queasy after eating a sketchy burger or burrito? However, food poisoning can be much more severe than having an upset stomach. Many severe cases require a trip to the emergency room in addition to regular trips to the bathroom. Fortunately, there are some simple tips…
May is National Trauma Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the toll that trauma takes on our community. Put simply, physical trauma is any physical contact that is severe or penetrating, such as a knock to the head from an accident or violent attack. Physical trauma results in thousands…
Accidents can happen at any time, and many people are in a state of shock when they do occur. However, if a loved one has been badly injured, you need to swing into action to get them help. At DC Law, we receive calls from many concerned family members who…
The loss of a loved one is always a shocking event. But when that loved one was killed by another person’s reckless, negligent, or intentional conduct, then surviving family members usually want some measure of justice. In Texas, you can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person whose wrongful…
Prescription drug abuse is a growing concern in the United States. Overdoses are becoming everyday occurrences in some parts of the country. More than 6 million Americans use prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. While prescription drug abuse affects people of all ages, from teens to the elderly, women are more…
To check your blood alcohol content (BAC), police officers may pull you over and have you perform a Breathalyzer test. This type of test checks to see if you have been drinking and if so, whether or not you are within the legal limit Texting while driving is a huge…
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