“Statute of Limitations” refers to the time period in which a legal claim may be asserted. There are different time periods depending on the type of case. For instance, the time period for a personal injury or wrongful death case is different than the time period for a breach of contract case. If the statute […]
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So many times we hear about personal injury settlements involving adults. As a Dallas/Fort Worth area personal injury lawyer, I have handled many cases for minor children. But how are injury settlement for minors handled? Is the minor’s settlement protected? The Minor’s Case is Divided into Two Parts. 1. The first part is the claims
As a Dallas / Fort Worth car accident lawyer I see the issue of contributory negligence come up all too often. For instance, let’s assume you get into a car accident and the insurance company believes you are partly at fault in causing the accident. Likewise, the adjuster accepts only 90% fault and puts 10%
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As a Dallas / Fort Worth car accident lawyer, I have had the issue of excluded drivers come up all the time. Sometimes, insurance companies issue auto policies and have drivers who are excluded from coverage if they happen to drive the vehicle and are involved in an accident. the most common reason an insurance
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Car accidents are an everyday event. That is why you need an experienced lawyer that has specialized in helping victims of car accidents in the Dallas / Fort Worth area since 1994. As an attorney that once worked for an insurance company, Robert C. Slim has gained valuable experience handling injury claims resulting from car
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Q: What information should I get from the other driver in a car accident? A: Be sure to get the other driver’s name, address, telephone number, drivers license number and date of birth. You must also obtain name of the other driver’s insurance company and policy number. Do not rely on just getting the insurance
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Liability Coverage In Texas, each auto insurance policy is required to have a minimum amount of liability coverage. This coverage protects the driver against any claims where the driver is found to be at-fault in a car accident. These claims can be for property damage done to another person’s vehicle or property, as well as
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Drunk Driving Accidents Naturally, drunk driving accidents put a personal injury case in a whole new light. In Texas, drunk and intoxicated driving makes up about 40% of all accident related deaths. That is a “sobering” fact. This statistic not only includes persons operating cars and other motor vehicles, but also includes pedestrians and bicyclists
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In Texas, every motor vehicle is required to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance in the event of an accident causing an injury, death or property damage. But the reality is that not everybody carries liability insurance. Likewise, there is something you can do to protect yourself in the event you are involved in
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A client, or potential client, must be able to consult directly with the attorney. If you are the victim of an accident or other personal injury, you are probably confused by this unforeseen event. At this critical point, good client communication is very important. I have been practicing personal injury litigation in the Dallas and
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