Tag Archives: Texas Insurance Defense
Service of Process on Social Media?
When a plaintiff files a civil lawsuit in Brownsville or anywhere else in Texas, the Rules of Civil Procedure require that a defendant be personally served with the Complaint. This is known as “service of process.” Unfortunately, service of process can get complicated if there is multi-party litigation or an out-of-state or international party… Read More »
Overview of Expedited Trial Rules
You own a successful business in Brownsville. One day, you are served with a civil complaint filed by a customer claiming they were injured on your premises. In this case, you may be surprised to discover that the plaintiff’s decision to seek a certain amount of money may have a profound impact on the… Read More »
Strategies for Defending Against a Car Accident Personal Injury Lawsuit
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were approximately 518,577 car accidents reported in the state in 2015. Out of these reported collisions, roughly 246,000 people alleged that they were physically harmed in the accident. That means there is the potential for more than 246,000 personal injury lawsuits, and that’s just in the… Read More »
Strategies for Defending Against a Premises Liability Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas
It is one of the most widely known types of personal injury claims – premises liability (also referred to as slip-and-fall liability). These claims often allege that the plaintiff was harmed as a result of negligent maintenance, operation or design of a residential or commercial premise. Claims are often filed against business owners or… Read More »
Handling Multi-Party Insurance Negotiations
Bankruptcy Judge Freezes Insurance Payout to Bus Operator for Accident A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in McAllen froze the insurance payouts of a charter bus company responsible for a deadly accident this May, according to The Brownsville Herald. The judge, Eduardo V. Rodriguez, granted a preliminary injunction freezing the funds. The accident in May,… Read More »