Part 1 Section 33.004 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code sets forth the requirements for designating responsible third parties (RTPs) in Texas. There are different requirements for designating a known RTP and an unknown RTP. Although it can be easy to...
Employers and insurance companies need to follow workers' compensation laws. However, employers and insurers face several noncompliance issues. Inadequate insurance coverage Employers need to offer adequate workers' compensation insurance. This coverage protects their...
According to the Department of Transportation, there are over 375,000 trucking accidents every year in the United States. Many of those accidents involved insurance payouts. In the wake of a trucking accident, the role of the insurance company often extends beyond...
Wrongful death actions are emotional and complex legal cases that aim to provide compensation to the surviving family members for the loss of their loved one. Compensation generally comes in the form of economic damages (medical expenses, loss of financial support,...
Every restaurant owner must take measures towards preventing the possibility of food poisoning or food-borne illness. Laws require that restaurant owners utilize food safety practices. Unfortunately, some situations may be out of the owners' control. If you find...
In 2020, the value of goods imported to the United States from China totaled $434.7 billion. That same year, China was our largest supplier of imported goods. Thus, there is no question that many consumer goods are imported from foreign entities. What then happens...
Vehicle accidents involving large commercial trucks can cause catastrophic amounts of damage, and trucking companies have an obligation to take appropriate measures toward minimizing the risk of such accidents. The National Safety Council reports the involvement of...
Historically, Texas has rejected the English common-law rule, which imposes a duty on livestock owners to restrain their animals. However, the Texas Constitution explicitly authorized the Legislature to deviate from this rule should they choose. Tex. Const. Art. XVI...
During depositions there are many things that can go awry in the process, the most significant of which can be your client making a mistake or providing inaccurate testimony. What can you do? What remedies should you pursue, if any? You can cross examine your witness...
Under Rule 199.3 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a subpoena is generally required to compel a witness to attend an oral deposition. However, when a “witness is a party or is retained by, employed by, or otherwise subject to the control of a party…service of the...
