Unlike compensatory damages, which aim to indemnify a plaintiff for their losses, punitive damages are meant to penalize the wrongdoer and help prevent future misconduct. Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, according to the Texas Civil Practice and...
Every time a pedestrian in Texas crosses the street, they run the risk of a collision with a motor vehicle. Sometimes, pedestrians get killed in crashes caused by someone driving a car. Even when they use a marked crosswalk and check the street carefully before...
Motorcycle riders in Texas have thousands of miles of open road to enjoy and beautiful natural vistas to tour. Whether someone goes for weekend relaxation rides with friends or commutes to work every day on their motorcycle when the weather is good, they typically...
Loved ones who have lost a family member in a devastating car crash caused by an at-fault party are desperate for justice. Fortunately, the law provides a legal recourse option via a wrongful death lawsuit. Texas law allows civil claims against parties that cause...
Bouncers working at bars and clubs in the Austin area often have very difficult jobs. They have to scrutinize the identification presented by younger patrons to check for fake Ids. They need to spot known troublemakers at the door and keep them from entering. They...
Wrongful death claims in Texas are special lawsuits that only occur after someone dies in a tragic but preventable manner. When an individual or possibly a business does something that causes someone's death or fails to take necessary steps that would have prevented a...
Often, when people slip and fall in a grocery store, hotel, or other property, they feel embarrassed and would rather not call any further attention to themselves. However, if you slipped and fell because there was a hazardous condition that could or should have been...
Initially, the idea of a quick settlement may seem optimal for those seriously affected by a recent motor vehicle collision. The sooner the insurance company pays your claim, the less stress you will have about potentially falling behind on your mortgage or having...
Maybe you were on your way to a show, or perhaps you were just out for a relaxing Saturday night cruise. You were on your motorcycle, abiding by all Texas state traffic laws, when someone in a four-wheel vehicle swerved into your lane or drove head-on into you as you...
Drivers get into auto accidents with commercial vehicles every day in Texas. Dump trucks, equipment haulers, oil tankers – you name it – whenever large 18-wheelers collide with passenger vehicles on the roadway, bad things happen. The weight of commercial trucks are...
