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FEATURED ARTICLEThe Importance of the Role of Mediator in Texas Litigation
Effective mediation is often the key to resolving Texas civil disputes without the expense, uncertainty, and time commitment of trial. When guided by the right mediator, parties can reach practical, mutually acceptable settlements while preserving the integrity of the adversarial process.
Personal Injury Damages in Texas and the Effect of Unreasonable Medical Management
From the perspective of a Texas attorney and mediator, some of the doctors who routinely treat injured Plaintiffs involved in litigation do not seem to recognize that failing fail to follow a reasonable medical care management approach often leads to much closer scrutiny of the claim and a poor legal outcome for their patients.
Insurance Agency Agreements in Texas Law
In Texas, the foundation of a working relationship between an insurer and an agent rests entirely on the contractual agreement they sign, a document governed by general contract principles under Texas law.
Determining Negligence of Children in Texas Law: An Outside Corporate Counsel Attorney's Perspective
Determining the negligence of children in Texas law presents a uniquely sensitive and complex challenge, demanding a nuanced approach from legal counsel.
Negligent Misrepresentation As a Weapon For Texas Business? Ft. Worth Outside Corporate Counsel Perspective
Negligent misrepresentation claims in Texas are something we've seen arise both in the insurance context and in business disputes.
Examinations Under Oath in Texas: An Opportunity to Minimize Loss
In the insurance business, claims are the most significant expense. This is why the prompt and yet efficient processing of claims is the paramount consideration for insurance companies and third party-administrators.
Subrogation Rights of Workers’ Comp Insurers in Death Cases in Texas Law
The Texas Supreme Court in a June 20, 2014 decision called State Office of Risk Management (SORM) v. Carty, 429 S.W.3d 603 (Tex. 2014), addressed how a workers’ compensation carrier’s future credit is calculated when more than one death beneficiary is involved in the case.
Mental Anguish Damages Require More Than Anxiety and A Bad Night’s Sleep in Texas Law
In a case grounded in allegations of defamation, the Texas Supreme Court addressed the minimum amount of proof necessary to support damages for mental anguish.
When Workers’ Compensation Claims and Child Support Orders Meet: Can Texas Employers Ignore?
Texas employers and insurance carriers who write in Texas are often confronted with child support orders directing them to withhold earnings from an employee’s income.
Are Non-Economic Damages Recoverable for The Death of a Pet or Animal? Ask Texas Outside General Counsel
In Stickland v. Medlen, 397 S.W.3d 184 (Tex. 2013), the Texas Supreme Court addressed whether an aggrieved party may recover non-economic damages for the wrongful death of a pet or animal.
Subrogation, PIP and MedPay in Texas Auto Insurance Policies
When insurance carriers in Texas need to assert their subrogation rights, it is almost always necessary for them to inform the affected parties on the legal basis, the rationale, and the validity of the subrogation rights.
Understanding Subrogation and Car Insurance Law: A Texas Small Business Attorney's Perspective
When a car accident occurs in Texas, the resulting financial fallout often triggers complex legal maneuvers behind the scenes involving your insurer and the responsible third party.