We pride ourselves on individual freedoms and protections from the government here. However, even in Texas, the United State’s Constitution allows the government to take our property through eminent domain. And, we get very little notice of these actions before they...
When you begin any business dealing, you must have the contract basics in place: an offer and agreement between the two parties, and an exchange between these two sides, where both parties give something up and both gain something (a “bargained for exchange”). But,...
As we age, we are susceptible to a myriad of diseases. Some of them hit us quickly, but some terminal illnesses kill us slowly and painfully. This is why some look into Texas’s euthanasia laws. Euthanasia defined Euthanasia is defined as any intentional killing of...
In the days leading up to daylight savings, conversations surround the validity of moving clocks back one hour. While Congress continues its inaction on legislation to end the bi-annual trend, motor vehicle accidents continue after “falling back” or “falling forward.”...
If you or an elderly loved one are of a certain age, as an American and as a Texan, you are protected by all of the laws that are afforded to every citizen, but some of these laws take on special significance for people of 60 years and older. There are several laws...
Elderly individuals often need assistance to avoid hazards that would be obvious to a younger person. Any sort of elderly care facility must treat the safety of their patients as their highest priority. The failure to provide adequate accident avoidance care can lead...
As you or a loved one ages, there are some provisions in the law and some unique laws that exist to protect older people. Elder Law is interesting as a legal practice area because it is draws on multiple parts of the law. Those parts are family law, estate planning,...
We have all seen distracted drivers on the busy Texas roads and highways. Recent statistics show that distracted driving continues to be a major problem in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2021, 1 in 5 accidents were caused by a...
When the time comes that we need to find a nursing home for our loved ones, most people do not think about looking at the corporate structure or the insurance of the nursing home. However, more-and-more people are finding out the hard way that these two items are more...
No one wants to go through a foreclosure. But sometimes the circumstances mean that it’s the only option available to you. When it happens, you need to understand what can happen so that you don’t get surprised. A deficiency judgment is one of those surprises which...