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Texas Expands The Eight-corners Rule – Extrinsic Evidence May Be Used To Examine Insurance Contracts In Narrow Circumstances
In the Texas Supreme Court’s recent opinion of Monroe Gaur. Ins. Co. v. BITCO Gen. Ins. Co., Texas’ longstanding “eight-corners” rule was modified to permit the admission of extrinsic evidence under narrowly defined circumstances. See __ S.W.3d __, 2022 WL 413940 at *8. Predictably, the…
Steps to Take After Being in a Motor Vehicle Collision
Most people consider themselves good drivers and nobody ever thinks they’re going to be involved in a car crash. But unfortunately, motor vehicle collisions are a part of life, and they happen even when you’re not in the wrong. In Texas alone, 1 crash occurred…
How Much Do Lawyers Get From an Injury Settlement in Texas?
If you’ve been involved in a Houston, TX, accident and were injured because of another’s negligence, you may be wondering if you should pursue legal compensation. The best advice we can give is to speak to a motor vehicle accident attorney. They will determine if…
NON-SUBSCRIBERS AND THE TEXAS LABOR ACT
The Texas Workers’ Compensation Act allows employers to subscribe to a workers’ compensation insurance program. This insurance allows employees of subscribers to recover for injuries without establishing the employer’s fault and without regard to the employee’s negligence. Subscribed Texas employers, in return for subscribing to…
Should I Talk to the Other Party’s Lawyer if They Call Me?
When you have been in a car accident, one of your first thoughts should be, “how will I find a car accident attorney near me?” Working with the right attorney in Houston, TX gives you the best chance of being compensated for your financial losses.…
Spouse Out of Work Because of a Workplace Injury?
Workplace injuries occur on a daily basis in Texas, particularly in industries with potentially dangerous, manual labor positions. Higher-risk industries may include the oil & gas industry, chemical refinery industry, maritime industry, and other manual labor industries. Texas Law protects employers who have workers’ compensation…
HIT & RUN ACCIDENTS
All motorists in Texas are required to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in injuries ors damage. Motorists are required to exchange identification, insurance information, and offer assistance if possible. Although unlawful to flee the scene of an accident, a motorist is likely…
What Is Negligence and How Is It Determined?
When it comes to personal injury, negligence is one of the key factors that may have caused your accident. If you’ve been injured and you are seeking a personal injury lawsuit in Houston, TX, then you may want to ask a lawyer if negligence was…
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