Year: 2021

Recently, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion addressing the applicability of Chapter 95 in an electrocution-injury case. The case involved a property owner's liability for injuries sustained by its contractor's employees while they were working on the...

Loss of consortium is a type of damage claim that may be brought during personal injury actions – most often by the spouse of the person injured by a tortfeasor. Under such circumstances, “consortium” means the mutual right of the spouses to that affection, solace,...

In Texas state court, there are three objections that can be used in depositions. According to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the only available objections are: (1) form, (2) non-responsive, and (3) leading. The interesting part about objections in a deposition...

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §33.004 §33.004 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the designation of a Responsible Third Party. While sections (a)-(i) of §33.004 discuss designating a known Responsible Third Party, this blog discusses...

As most of us have shifted to working remotely, the need for secure procedures to keep private information safe is at an all-time high. Have you reviewed your cybersecurity plan lately? Does it provide necessary means to keep private information private? Chances are,...

Recently, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion that provides much needed clarification on the requirements imposed on controverting affidavits under Section 18.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Specifically, in the matter of In Re Allstate...

Part two of this blog discusses additional studies that compare the use of hand-held and hands-free cell phones, and their effect on a driver's likelihood of being involved in an accident. Mobile Phone Use – Effects Of Handheld And Handsfree Phones On Driving...