Menchaca The Sequel – What’s New in the Texas Supreme Court’s Opinion on Rehearing
In its original opinion in USAA Texas Lloyds Company v.menchaca , the Texas Supreme Court. Read more..
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Are Policy Proceeds Actual Damages For Violations Of The Insurance Code? The Texas Supreme Court In Menchaca Says: “Yes—if Claim Is Covered.”
The question of whether an insured can recover actual damages under the Texas Insurance Code without showing that he or she suffered damages independent of the policy proceeds was answered back in 1988. Read more..
Is there an injury statute of limitations in Texas or Oklahoma?
A statute of limitations is essentially a deadline. It sets up a timeline for how soon a legal case has to begin. If this deadline is missed, there are situations in which the case cannot proceed, even if it would have otherwise been valid. For example, if someone...
How can you lower your company’s risk of getting sued?
Business owners in the modern world carry more liability than ever in their day-to-day operations. You never know when a disgruntled customer, employee (former or current) or associate will pursue litigation over even the tiniest perceived slight. Anticipating (and...
What are reasonable accommodations?
You’ve run a successful company for some time now. Much of this success is due to your hard work, but you also owe a lot to your workforce. Your employees come from various walks of life, and you’re proud of this fact. There are numerous labor laws in place that...
Mistakes to avoid when facing oil and gas industry litigation
Texas is known for its huge energy industry. If you operate a business in this sector, you likely understand that lawsuits happen. Oil and gas operations are risky, at best. Issues like volatile markets, changing prices and uncertain success when drilling means...
Is your brain injury ever going to heal?
Brain injuries are certainly catastrophic events, especially at first. Someone may have trouble remembering what happened, or severe injuries can even mean that someone is unconscious or in a coma. Brain trauma is very significant and can even lead to cell death...
Is your construction site an attractive nuisance?
Construction sites can be dangerous, but they can also be an attractive nuisance to children. If your construction site is not properly secured, it may be tempting for children to explore the area. This can lead to serious injuries and lawsuits if you don’t take...
Can your neighbor sue your business over wind turbines?
Wind turbines can be a way for a business to reduce its operating expenses by minimizing how much electricity it purchases from local utility companies. Sometimes, wind turbines can be a source of revenue if a business installs enough turbines to generate more power...
Texas dog bite claims: what are your defense options?
For most people, dogs are like family. The bond between the dog and its owner is built over time. When this bond is strong, obeying the state’s dog leash laws and ensuring that the animal does not attack members of the public is made easier. Unfortunately, there are...