The Fort Worth Stockyards are a historic district that includes a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city of Fort Worth owns some of the real estate, while other parts of the district are privately owned land and buildings, such as the livestock exchange building. A personal injury claim can raise some deceptively complex procedural issues. Unique Legal Issues A personal injury claim arising on the grounds of the Fort Worth Stockyards can raise alternative legal issues depending on the circumstances of your injury. It can also raise multiple simultaneous legal issues ..read more

Thousands of people visit the Dallas Zoo each year. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoo in Texas. The City of Dallas owns the zoo, but it is privately managed. The zoo is home to over 400 species and houses more than 2,000 animals. While most trips to the Dallas Zoo are fun-filled experiences, accidents can cause severe injuries. Visitors can sustain severe injuries from slip and fall accidents, animal bites, and other incidents. In the worst cases, those injuries result in wrongful death. If you or your child is injured at the Dallas Zoo in Texas, you could receive compensation ..read more

Recent census data shows that more than 42.5 million people in the United States have some type of disability. Injuries from accidents are one of the most common types of disabilities in the United States.   If you develop a disability because of an accident, you could be entitled to damages to cover your losses and expenses. To help ensure you get the compensation you need, here’s a look at ten common types of disabilities in the United States.  1. Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Disorders Musculoskeletal system disorders are the most common type of disability in ..read more

Insurance and liability laws vary from state to state, and these differences impact personal injury claims. If you’re injured in a car accident, you need to understand your state’s laws and your right to recover. One law you need to be familiar with is no-fault versus at-fault laws.  Texas is not a no-fault state. It’s an at-fault state, which means the party responsible for a car accident pays for damages caused by the accident. To help you understand what this means for Texas drivers, here’s an overview of what it means to be an at-fault insurance state.  What It Means for Texas to ..read more

Texas is home to some of the deadliest highways in America, according to a study by Teletrac Navman, a fleet tracking company. While Florida claimed three of the five most dangerous highways, I-45 ranked second with 0.91 deaths per mile in a recent three-year period. The highway runs from Dallas to Galveston, but Houston was the deadliest city on I-45.  Interstate 45 isn’t the only dangerous highway in Texas; sometimes, it’s just a small stretch of highway with a disproportionate number of fatal accidents.  Here are the deadliest stretches of highway in six of the Lone Star State’s m ..read more

State Farm is one of the largest insurance companies in the United States. Therefore, if you are involved in a car accident or suffer an injury in Dallas, you may have to deal with the State Farm Claims Office. It’s important to remember that the timeline to settle an insurance claim varies depending on the facts in the case. In some situations, State Farm may settle a claim in a few weeks or months. In other cases, reaching a reasonable settlement could take much longer. Factors That Can Impact the Settlement Process for State Farm Claims in Dallas, TX Various factors impact how long it takes ..read more

Starting a lawsuit, like after a car accident or slip and fall accident, means you have to tell the other person involved quickly. This is a basic rule called service of process, and it changes a bit from state to state. Here’s what’s generally needed: The person who gives out the lawsuit papers must be older than 18. They can’t be part of the lawsuit themselves. After they give out the papers, they have to tell the court they did it. In Texas, for example, the person who delivers these papers (called a process server) has to get a special certification. They also have to follow a set of rul ..read more

It’s a common misconception that there is a safe amount of drinking you can do before driving. One survey found that 69% of people admit to driving after drinking some alcohol, with about 65% believing they are fine to drive after one or two drinks.  It’s not illegal to drive in Texas with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.07% or less, but it is illegal to do so while impaired by any amount of alcohol, and you do not need to be at or over the legal limit to be impaired. No matter how sober you feel, any amount of alcohol can affect your ability to drive and even make it harder to judge y ..read more

Car accidents can be devastating. Many drivers and passengers involved in car accidents face physical and emotional trauma and a maze of financial and legal challenges. Navigating the aftermath of a Fort Worth car accident often culminates in what is known as a car accident settlement agreement. This is because few car accident cases ever go to trial. You must understand that these agreements are legally binding contracts. They will also have a significant impact on your financial and personal recovery.  Understanding the importance of settlement agreements can help you be prepared for th ..read more

Mirena, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), is known for providing convenient, long-term birth control. It is a T-shaped plastic device that slowly releases a specific type of progestin, which helps prevent pregnancy.  Over 160 million women have used (or are using) Mirena globally. Though many have not faced any issues with the device, a concerning number have experienced something known as the “Mirena Crash.” This causes significant impacts on their mental and physical health, as well as their overall quality of life.   What Is the Mirena Crash? The Mirena Crash is the name ..read more