So you have been in a car accident and your car is damaged. What do you do now? You might be asking yourself “Do I need a lawyer?” If you are injured or might be injured you should definitely talk to a lawyer. Even if you don’t hire a lawyer you should get advice. Our consultations are free. …
Guardian Ad Litems in Personal Injury Cases
If a settlement is reached in a personal injury lawsuit, the trial court may appoint an ad litem for the interest of the minor or incapacitated person. Typically, personal injury claims for minors or incapacitated persons are prosecuted by their next friends (generally the parents) pursuant to Tex.R. Civ. P 44. Tex. R. Civ. P. …
What is Voir Dire?
Voir Dire is a French phrase that means “to speak the truth.” Blacks Law Dictionary 1569 (7th Edition 1999). What is it? Voir dire is the first exposure members of the jury panel have to a lawsuit wherein panel members will be selected to serve on the jury. The Voir Dire is the primary tool …
The Different Types of Damages Recoverable in a Typical Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas
The following are typical damages which may be recoverable in a typical personal injury lawsuit: (1) Physical Pain and Suffering In a personal injury case, the plaintiff can recover for both past and future physical pain and suffering caused by the defendant’s wrongful conduct. The injured person can only be compensated, however, for the pain …
The Admissibility of the Failure to Wear a Seatbelt During A Motor Vehicle Collision
In Nabors Well Services, Ltd. v. Romero, occupants of a vehicle sued an oil services company for negligence after a collision which killed one of the vehicle’s occupants and injured the other seven. Several of the occupants were ejected from the vehicle, and there was evidence that many were not wearing seatbelts. The trial court excluded all …