valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 21, 2023 | Personal Injury
A career as a lawyer is one that requires substantial time, dedication, and perseverance. Despite the intense work required to obtain one’s Juris Doctor degree and pass the bar exam, the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates that the career field will, in fact, grow by ten percent by 2031. There will always be a need… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 14, 2023 | Personal Injury
If someone else injures you, you might find yourself unable to pay your medical expenses, even with health insurance. A hospital lien, also known as a medical lien, is a way of leveraging any future personal injury settlement or court judgment as collateral to assure your healthcare provider that you will eventually pay your medical… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 31, 2023 | Personal Injury
Children are vulnerable to burns for many reasons. Curious about their world, children will play with matches, touch hot pots and pans, and perform other actions that can result in severe or even fatal burn injuries. Hot water burns are particularly dangerous. Infants and toddlers often lack the strength or coordination to get out of… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 22, 2023 | Personal Injury
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, everyone wants to hear from you. However, being the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit can be stressful. Not only are you waiting on pins and needles for an outcome, but you’ll have obligations during litigation. That probably includes being deposed. Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 199 governs… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 6, 2023 | Personal Injury
In the United States, a trial by jury is a fundamental right. Since every right comes with a corresponding responsibility, serving on a jury if you are called is your civic duty. This can be burdensome if you are called to serve on a complex product liability case, for example, because a trial might take… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 28, 2022 | Personal Injury
When you’re in a car accident in Houston or suffer any kind of damage to your property, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out the right steps to take. One of the first questions many people ask is “Do I need a police report to file a claim?” The answer is surprisingly simple; if… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 5, 2022 | Personal Injury
A catastrophic injury is the most serious injury you can sustain short of a fatal injury. Although a catastrophic injury can command a large compensation award, asserting such a claim is fraught with unique difficulties and challenges. What Are Catastrophic Injuries? There is no universal catastrophic injury definition. A catastrophic injury takes away something that… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 16, 2022 | Personal Injury
Loss of income and loss of potential earnings are two components of damages in a Texas personal injury claim. They might sound similar, but they are distinctly different from each other – and it is important to understand where they diverge. What Is Loss of Income? When you suffer an injury in a car accident,… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | October 12, 2022 | Personal Injury
Your Houston personal injury lawyer may send a demand letter to the insurance company of the person who caused your injury. It outlines the legal reasons why the person is liable for your damages, describes your damages, and “demands” an amount to settle the claim. The letter begins the negotiations to settle your personal injury… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | September 21, 2022 | Personal Injury
In a personal injury case, a lien is a healthcare provider’s right to deduct money from your compensation. Texas law forbids healthcare providers from denying emergency medical treatment. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean they can’t aggressively seek payment after they have rendered these services. A lien can attach to a court judgment or a private settlement…. read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | September 20, 2022 | Personal Injury
Have you suffered irreparable harm because of an accident that wasn’t your fault? Are you curious about the claim process for seeking compensation? Do you wonder about the process for obtaining a settlement check? We are here to help. In this article, we’ll explain what a settlement is and the process of receiving one. Understanding… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 31, 2022 | Personal Injury
You were injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, and you have bills coming every day. You probably have property damage and expenses and might be unable to work because of your injuries. You wisely hired a Houston personal injury lawyer to help you get compensation from the at-fault party. You may wonder how… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 26, 2022 | Personal Injury
An examination under oath (EUO) is similar to a deposition. However, your insurance company requests the EUO to gather more information about a claim. Your testimony at an examination under oath is sworn testimony. Therefore, you are under penalty of perjury to answer questions truthfully. What Is an Examination Under Oath? Most insurance policies contain… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 15, 2022 | Personal Injury
A tort is an act or omission that harms or injures another person. In other words, another person causes you to sustain an injury or other harm because of their actions. Torts are generally based on negligence claims, but they could arise from intentional acts or strict liability. Claims are causes of action against other… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 8, 2022 | Personal Injury
Non-lawyers often ask what the “bar” stands for. The bar derives from the setup of a courtroom. A rail separates observers from the lawyers, parties, jurors, and judge. When law school graduates become eligible to practice law, the court allows them to cross the rail from the gallery into the courtroom. But the bar refers… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 22, 2022 | Personal Injury
Being in an accident can cause a person to experience intense emotional distress, even if the person only sustains minor injuries or no injuries at all. Texas personal injury laws permit accident victims to seek compensation for emotional distress. Accident victims may seek damages for negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress. What is Emotional… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 18, 2022 | Personal Injury
When you are injured in an accident due to another party’s negligence, you may assume you have the right to file a lawsuit against that person. However, while you might be able to file a lawsuit, the court may dismiss the case if you lack standing. Standing is a legal concept addressed in the United… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 10, 2022 | Personal Injury
“Ambulance chaser” is a phrase that’s commonly heard in reference to personal injury cases. While it’s usually applied to the attorney on the case, the stereotype more accurately describes another involved party: the case runner. Case runners are individuals hired by unethical attorneys who are on the hunt for new clients. These runners are not… read more