If you sustain an injury due to someone else’s negligent actions, you may qualify for compensation through a personal injury claim in Texas civil court. However, not everyone who experiences a personal injury is eligible to collect these funds — especially if the accident occurred many years ago. Texas’s statute of limitations imposes a strict deadline for filing a personal injury claim, and…
Riding a bicycle on Texas roads can be dangerous, especially if you are cycling near cars, trucks, and other large motor vehicles. To protect cyclists from injury, the Texas Transportation Code outlines specific rules and regulations each person who rides a bicycle must follow when riding. Understanding these laws can help prevent harm during your bicycle rides, or protect your best interests if…
If Hurricane Hanna Caused Damage to Your Home or Business, follow these steps… STEP 1: File a Hurricane Hanna Storm Damage Claim Call your insurance company. They will ask you questions about the damage (i.e. where your property was damaged, extend of damages, date of storm, etc.). Let the insurance company what you have done to try and prevent further damage to the…
Car accidents can happen in any place, at any time — including a global pandemic. If you suffer injuries in a Texas car accident during COVID-19, you may wonder if the virus will impact your ability to collect compensation for your damages. Like many other aspects of daily life, COVID-19 may delay your case’s timeline, but you can still file a claim and…
Like others around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of Texans in significant ways. From school closures to work from home orders, the novel coronavirus is slowing operations across multiple sectors — including legal proceedings. If you are in the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit, COVID-19 may impact the timeline of your case. COVID-19 and the Pre-Lawsuit Process…
Texans pride themselves in their hard work and they have the right to be compensated fairly for that effort. It can be difficult for employees to understand the benefits of workers’ compensation, especially depending on the type of employment they fall under. Thankfully, the experienced McAllen workers compensation lawyer, Rafael De La Garza, can make sure that you are properly paid for the…
If you’ve been injured on the job in Texas, one of the most important steps you can take is to educate yourself about your situation. While it is important to know more about your workers’ compensation claims process, learning what other options you have can put you ahead of the curve. While the McAllen workplace injury lawyers of De La Garza Law Firm…
An explosion at a utility, mining, and chemical plant early Friday morning has left 2 dead, one missing, and a mile wide swath of destruction to the surrounding area. What We Know about the Explosion So Far Houston authorities have reported that around 4:20 a.m. Friday, January 24, a powerful explosion occurred at the manufacturing plant Watson Grinding and Manufacturing located on Gessner…
While winter weather-related accidents may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Texas winters, there are plenty of areas throughout the state that do see some snow and ice. In these types of conditions, the chances of a personal injury can increase. If you are in a winter accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you…
We often take our safety in public spaces for granted but, unfortunately, there are many criminals constantly on the prowl looking for victims to take advantage of. Thankfully, there are laws in place meant to keep us safe, which can also be used to provide legal support should you ever fall victim to a crime as a result of negligent or inadequate security. …
