The case between Stowers Furniture Co. and American Indemnity Co. is a landmark case that led to the creation and implementation of the “Stowers Doctrine” in Texas. This doctrine effectively establishes an extracontractual duty on insurance companies to act in good faith when deciding whether to reject a pretrial settlement offer that is within policy […]
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Burden of proof is a legal construct which states that one must provide enough relevant evidence supporting their claim or argument in order for a judge or jury to rule in their favor. While most are familiar with the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard used in criminal cases, civil lawsuits use a different standard called […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a C.R. England 18-wheeler, you need to understand the challenges you are facing. The most important piece of advice I can give you is to take this very seriously. Understand that C.R. England’s insurance company is going to fight your claim tooth and nail. If you’ve ever filed […]
“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” –William Shakespeare It’s no secret that a large portion of the general public has a negative perception of attorneys, but why exactly is that? It is because most people only deal with attorneys on their worst days? Is it because of those cheesy daytime TV […]
Distracted driving-related accidents in Texas increased by 3 percent in the past year, and cell phone use is not the sole issue. In recent years, the hot button issue with distracted driving is cell phone usage, which is one of the most common types of distractions that drivers face while behind the wheel. However, a […]
Any time an individual is involved in a car accident, the experience can be quite harrowing; when it involves a pregnant woman, the experience can be outright frightening. Not only must the victim deal with the aftermath of a car accident, she also needs to consider any potential injuries to her unborn baby. Effects of a Car […]
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident involving a dump truck in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, call 1-800-ATTORNEY today. When a car, van, pickup truck, or other type of passenger vehicle collides with any type of commercial truck, it can be very dangerous for the occupants inside due to the sheer difference in […]
The container cargo ship, El Faro went missing and apparently sank in 15,000 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Bahamas on October 1, 2015 during Hurricane Joaquin. The 790 foot cargo ship was en route from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico carrying a crew of thirty three including the […]
DALLAS, TX — Exotic dancer files federal lawsuit over unpaid wages and unfair practices at Dallas strip club. Exotic dancing is big business all over the country, and strip clubs are cashing in. The problem, however, is the fact that many club owners are knowingly and willingly cheating these dancers by paying them less than […]
Mediation can be a very effective way to resolve a claim without court intervention. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of mediating a personal injury claim. During mediation, the two opposing parties sit down with an impartial third party (the mediator) in an effort to come to a mutual agreement without the need for […]
The combination of competition, teamwork, and conflict that is inherent to the legal field makes it a great subject for television and cinema. Here is a list of the top ten American attorney shows of all time. L.A. Law L.A. Law ran for eight season from 1986 to 1994 on NBC. It focused on the lives […]
