Chelsie King Garza

  Summary: You may still have options if a dog bit you in Houston and you do not know who owns it. The case may be harder, but it is not automatically over. Get medical care immediately after the incident and report the bite by calling 311 if it happened within Houston city limits. Share details about the dog, location, witnesses, photos or videos. Finding the owner is important because a claim can depend on who owned, controlled or knew about the dog. Even if the dog seemed stray, a lawyer can investigate whether someone cared for it or knew it was dangerous. If a dog bit you in Houston and you do not know who owns it, you may still have options. Not knowing the owner makes the case harder, but you should not give up. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, including puncture wounds, infection, scarring, nerve damage and emotional trauma. Your first step should be getting medical care. You should then report the bite and contact a Texas dog bite lawyer as soon as possible. Report t...

  In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of an 18-wheeler accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the crash caused a death, the wrongful death deadline is also two years from the date of death. These deadlines are critical. Because if you wait too long, you could lose the right to seek compensation. Why are 18-wheeler claims different? Commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. Because of that, the injuries are also more serious. These cases can also involve more than one responsible party. For example, the truck driver, trucking company, maintenance provider, cargo loader and repair contractor can all share responsibility for the accident. Common causes of truck accidents include: Driver fatigue Brake failure Distracted driving Tire blowouts Improperly secured cargo Poor maintenance Unsafe lane changes Employer negligence A Texas 18 wheeler truck accident attorney can investigate the accident and preserve important evidence, includ...

  After a slip and fall accident at a store, business, or personal property in Houston, most victims focus on their injuries and the hazard. What many do not anticipate is that the defense team scrutinizes even the unthinkable, including what they were wearing on their feet. Even shoes affect slip and fall settlements. Here is what you need to know about it to recover the deserved compensation.  How Does Footwear Factor into a Texas Slip and Fall Claim? If the defense or insurance team argues that your footwear caused the incident, you need to tighten your strategy. You need to prove that the hazard was not your shoe but something a property owner or manager knew about yet failed to fix, causing your injury. Examples can include an unmarked spill, broken steps, or a wet floor. Since insurance companies look to shift blame, your shoes are frequently a major target.  What Arguments Do Insurers Use? Defense teams and insurers generally raise footwear-related objections. If y...

  The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases in Texas is two years from the date of the incident. Therefore, you should consult an experienced Houston auto accident attorney immediately after an accident caused by a commercial truck. Your attorney can help you secure important evidence like: Truck's electronic data Many commercial trucks have electronic control modules or event data recorders (also called "black boxes"). These devices record information about the truck like its speed, braking, engine performance, seat belt usage and more. This evidence can be used to confirm or challenge claims made by the driver, trucking company, insurance company or witnesses. Hours-of-service evidence Federal Hours of Service rules limit the amount of time a commercial driver can spend driving and mandate mandatory rest stops. Driver logs, electronic logs, dispatch records, GPS records, fuel receipts, toll tickets and delivery paperwork are all types of evidence that ...

A dog bite incident can change your life within seconds. You can experience pain, missed work, and incur costly medical bills. If you are seeking a trusted attorney to pursue compensation, you should ask clear questions to find the right legal help for your case. Question No. 1: "What Experience Do You Have With Dog Bite Cases?" Not every lawyer is experienced in handling dog bite claims. So, ask your chosen lawyer about their expertise. A skilled Texas dog bite lawyer can handle severe injury claims. They also understand negligence laws and local court rules.  Question No. 2: "How Will You Prove Liability?" Your chosen attorney must know how to prove that the dog was dangerous, you didn't trigger the dog, and the owner acted recklessly. They should be able to gather witness statements, your medical records, and animal control reports for proper investigations. They should be able to build a strong case for aggressive settlement negotiations. Question No. 3: ...

  Most people think you need to showcase a visible injury to file a personal injury claim. But that's not always true. In Texas, you can sometimes recover compensation for mental anguish, even without a physical injury. Here's how. What Is Mental Anguish Under Texas Law? Mental anguish is more than just feeling upset or sad. Texas courts define it as a high degree of mental pain and distress. It is something that goes far beyond normal nervousness or disappointment. It includes things like severe anxiety, depression, loss of sleep, nightmares, flashbacks, and emotional trauma that disrupts your daily life. The suffering is real, serious, and well-documented to obtain fair  mental anguish damages in Texas . Bystander claims are one example. If you witnessed a serious accident involving a close family member, Texas law may allow you to sue for the emotional trauma you suffered. Intentional infliction of emotional distress is another pathway. But it requires proving the other par...