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...
Michael J. Noordsy
The Bassett Firm Embraces the Texas Good Samaritan Act (and the Good Samaritan)
The Texas Good Samaritan Act protects folks from negligence claims, if they act in good faith while trying to help others. It provides that a person who in good faith administers emergency care is not liable in civil damages for an act performed during that emergency,...
Have a Fun and Safe Labor Day Weekend
Since Labor Day Weekend will be here before you know it, we would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone of a few tips for staying safe and out of trouble during this long holiday weekend.Labor Day Weekend is a great time to get together with friends and...
Lawsuits for Sale – A Troubling Trend in Civil Litigation
There has always been a question of how a Plaintiff's attorney should fund their costs. For cases pursued purely on a contingency fee, there is usually a trust fund account used. However, an alarming new trend from across the Pacific and Atlantic has made its way to...