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What is a Personal Injury Claim?

Almost everyone has heard of a personal injury claim, though many people may not fully understand just what a claim is or how it may arise.

All the King’s Men: The Texas Castle Doctrine

Understanding the Texas Castle Doctrine: Texas law allows citizens to use force (including the use of deadly force) to protect themselves, their property, other people in danger, or to stop the commission of a felony. These laws are known as the Texas Castle Doctrine.

When Child Custody Battles Cross the International Line

Child custody disputes are emotionally taxing on the parties involved. Sadly, child abductions across state and international borders happen far too often during child custody matters.

Driving Distracted – A Bad Combination, No Matter What the Distraction

Sundry of Distracted Drivers A recent photo gallery piece in the Houston Chronicle highlighted readers' accounts of distracted drivers in Houston. This short article discusses some of the dangers of distracted driving and how we can help you if you become the unfortunate victim of such an accident.

Ferry Disaster in South Korea

On today's date in 1865, the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history occurred--the steamboat Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis killing approximately 1700 people, mostly Union veterans.

Prospect of Marriages Lasting into the Golden Years Not Panning Out

Later-in-life Divorces on the Rise: An increasing number of divorces occur for those aged 50 and over in the United States. The cause for the growing number of older, married couples severing ties varies.

The Importance of Earnest Estate Maintenance

Court Sides with Father: Texas Man Remains on Life Support Earlier this month, Terry Mace, 43, suffered a heart attack and collapsed at his home in Killeen, Texas. As reported by ABC News, soon after the cardiac arrest he was hospitalized and unresponsive and ultimately placed on life support. ...

Texas Lethal Injection Supply Restocked

While nationally there is a shortage of drugs used to carry out death sentences throughout the United States, Texas has no shortage of drugs and there will be no disruption of lethal injections on Texas Death Row.

Some Personal Observations about Crime and Punishment

Even if an individual is guilty of a crime there are often mitigating factors that should be considered. As a society, we have an obligation to temper justice with mercy.

A Few Basic Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing a Texas Divorce

This blog article addresses some common mistakes made during the course of a divorce and how to avoid them.

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