Domestic assault charges are serious criminal charges that should be carefully considered. In the Edinburg area, a police chief was recently arrested on domestic violence charges. The South Texas police chief was arrested and jailed on a charge of assault causing...
Year: 2018
What statutes of limitation apply to civil lawsuits in Texas?
Imagine that someone hurt you in an accident 10 years ago, and you decided yesterday that you want to pursue a personal injury claim to collect damages. Unfortunately, in the vast majority of circumstances, you're probably out of luck. You can't pursue a damage claim...
Help for victims of catastrophic injuries
There are a variety of catastrophic injuries that can occur in a car accident which can impact victims for some time to come and, in some circumstances, for the rest of their lives. As a result, it is important for victims and their families to be familiar with...
Legal protections for victims of texting and driving
This blog recently discussed the severity of distracted driving accidents and the serious danger they pose. Texting while driving can lead to serious car accidents for victims that can result in significant harm to them and their families. Negligent drivers who cause...
Wrongful death legal protections protect family members
Wrongful death claims are a type of personal injury claim that protects surviving family members of a victim wrongfully killed in a car accident or other types of traumatic accident. A wrongful death legal action can be brought on behalf of the lost loved one's estate...
Distracted driving-related accidents are more severe study says
A new study reports that car accidents caused by distracted driving tend to be more severe than other car accidents and that the severity also depends on the type of setting the car accident occurs in. Protections are available to help victims of distracted...
The possibly penalties for drunk driving and what to do
Penalties for drunk driving can be serious which is why no drunk driving charge should ever be taken lightly. Sentences for drunk driving can be significant and can include a combination of penalties such as jail time, fines, suspension or revocation of a driver's...
A look at distracted driving in Texas
Distracted driving remains a dangerous problem in Texas. Over a three-year period in Texas, one in five car accidents was attributed to distracted driving. Texas has initiated a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage drivers...
Texas police officers arrested on domestic charges
Domestic violence charges are always serious. A police officers in a Texas community north of the Edinburg area was recently charged with domestic assault. The assault allegedly occurred when the police officers was off duty. The 37-year old police officers is facing...
Facing drug charges? Consider a pretrial diversion program
Being charged with a crime for the first time can be devastating. Luckily, Texas recently passed a law that might allow residents to get their drug charges dismissed. What is a pretrial diversion program? A pretrial diversion (PTD) program is a way first-time drug...