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On February 11, 2021 133 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup crash on 35W near Fort Worth, Texas. Throughout February, Texas saw some highly unusual weather – including freezing temperatures, ice, and snow typically seen in more northern states. It was this weather that likely precipitated February’s tragic pileup. Before the sun rose on …
In North TX brain injuries are often tragic, leading to lifelong changes in mental and physical functions. Sadly, many brain injuries in North Texas are the result of accidents that we cannot predict – like car accidents, falls, and violent assaults. Few of us want to think about life with a brain injury, but once …
Yes, Texas jury trials are being conducted by trial attorneys during the pandemic – but they are few and far between. Jury trials have been delayed as a result of court closures and social distancing requirements. Some jurisdictions even attempted to require trial lawyers to hold jury trials over Zoom – but as you might …
There are more than 350,000 motorcyclists in Texas. That makes our state one of the most popular for motorcycle ownership. Maybe it is our great weather, or our independent streak, motorcycle ownership is popular. But enjoying the open Texas air on a motorcycle comes with risks. Before diving into the specifics of the Texas motorcycle …
Whether you need a copy of your records. or to obtain retirement benefits, or apply for disability benefits if you’ve become disabled, the McKinney TX Social Security office is a great place to start. The Social Security office in McKinney TX is one of 7o field offices in Texas. It serves all Of Collin County and …
When potential personal injury case clients first contact me, they often have similar questions. Personal injury cases, by their very nature, can be traumatic and confusing. Virtually no one expects to be a victim, yet once disaster strikes, time is of the essence. Legal representation is rarely at the forefront of a victim’s mind. But, …
Can I Get Social Security Disability for My Kidney Disease? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can cause drastic impairment of renal function, affecting your ability to make it through the work day. The cause of CKD can be ethnicity, heredity or other conditions like diabetes or hypertension. It can become so disabling that you should think …
As a McKinney lawyer, I have been asked many questions about our Constitutional Rights during a pandemic, like COVID-19. On March 13, 2020 Texas, Governor Abbott declared a statewide public health disaster as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Following the disaster proclamation, Abbott issued a series of related directives. They include a statewide mask …
After a car accident, it is natural to be frightened and uncertain about what you should do next. Your actions immediately after the accident can affect your ability to recover fair compensation for you and your family members. Many questions may be going through your mind regarding what actions to take and how to respond in …
Chemical plant and refinery accidents are unfortunately all too common. Every year, hundreds of plant and refinery workers suffer serious injuries, face long-term health problems, or even die because of the plant operator’s negligence or oversight. For the injured worker and their family, accidents can wreak physical, financial, emotional havoc. How Attorneys Investigate Chemical Plant …
Over 30 million Americans have been laid-off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The job losses have hit the disabled and nearly community particularly hard, as is typical during an economic downturn. During recessions, individuals with disabilities are the first to be fired and the last to be rehired. If you have a disability or serious …
Arbitration Is Forced Injustice Forced arbitration robs ordinary people of their day in court. It also steals one of our most fundamental Constitutional Rights, the Right to a Jury Trial. Javier lost his job when he was deployed overseas despite federal laws protecting employment for members of the armed services. A court told Alan and …
When you become disabled, you may be forced to deal with a patchwork of benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Benefits (SSI), short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance. Short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance are nearly always worth pursuing. However, benefit payments under disability policies can complicate payments you receive …
We’ve all heard them: “Too many people file frivolous lawsuits.” “Medical malpractice lawsuits are making our healthcare too expensive.” “Most people are just in it for the money!” These are the myths about medical malpractice law that won’t go away. Far too often, people harmed by medical malpractice hear these uninformed statements and vow to …
Medical errors are one of the biggest killers in the United States. More people die from preventable medical mistakes than die in car accidents each year. In fact, medical mistakes are the number three cause of death, following heart disease and cancer. The number is alarming but it’s best to go into any medical treatment …
