Author: Fell Law Firm
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Can my insurance company cancel my policy?
Read more: Can my insurance company cancel my policy?The short answer to the question posed in the headline is yes. Insurance companies can and do cancel policies for a number of reasons we examine below. Understand, though, that there are laws in place that specify when a policy can be cancelled and what…
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What’s the difference between negligence and recklessness?
Read more: What’s the difference between negligence and recklessness?If you get hurt in an accident, there is a very real chance that it was no accident at all. In fact, many so-called accidents can and should be prevented. Unfortunately, they happen when people make bad decisions that put others in danger, even if…
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Preparing for storm season in Texas
Read more: Preparing for storm season in TexasSpring is the time for homeowners to tackle some spring cleaning projects they may have been putting off during the winter. This is a particularly good time of year to do these chores, as it is also storm season. Spring storms not only threaten the…
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Unsafe conditions spark security deposit dispute
Read more: Unsafe conditions spark security deposit disputeThere is a saying that you get what you pay for, and this is certainly true in the world of renting real estate. If you are paying tens of thousands of dollars to rent a luxury property, you expect that you will get a property…
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The eviction process in Texas
Read more: The eviction process in TexasLarge or small, luxurious or modest, your home should be a place where you feel safe and comfortable. It is where your family is, where your pets live and where you keep your most valuable possessions. Considering all that people have under their roofs, it…
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What are the elements of a negligence claim?
Read more: What are the elements of a negligence claim?When people talk about car crashes and lawsuits seeking damages, the word “negligence” will almost inevitably come up. This is because most claims filed in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident are against a driver or other party accused of being negligent. From the…
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Tenants: Learn these signs of a problematic contract
Read more: Tenants: Learn these signs of a problematic contractLandlord-tenant agreements should always be in writing. That said, just because there is a contract does not mean that the contract is wrinkle-free. Landlords sometimes are inexperienced. Sometimes they do not realize when a contract runs afoul of what is permissible. Other times, they outright are…
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Jury hands massive award to victim of bad faith
Read more: Jury hands massive award to victim of bad faithWhen something bad happens and damages your home, you can be left feeling quite upset. Things can be even worse if the damage is so bad that you have to leave your home. The only source of comfort you might have is the assurance that…
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Even in minor slip-and-fall accidents, injuries can be severe
Read more: Even in minor slip-and-fall accidents, injuries can be severeTake a moment and think about the last time you or someone you know tripped and fell in a public place. There is a very real likelihood that no one was seriously hurt, and the only thing damaged by the incident was the person’s pride. …
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Texas tenants: what you need to know about retaliation
Read more: Texas tenants: what you need to know about retaliationOne of the biggest fears Texas tenants have when they are leasing residential space is that they could lose their home if they get in a dispute with the landlord. However, there are protections in place that prohibit landlords from retaliating against tenants for various…
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Homeowners: Prepare your home and yourself for spring storms
Read more: Homeowners: Prepare your home and yourself for spring stormsSpring is here, and with that comes warmer — and stormier — weather. This means it’s a good time to make sure you and your home are ready for the ravages of Mother Nature. Being prepared can help you minimize the damage and hopefully make…
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5 ways to deal with a difficult landlord
Read more: 5 ways to deal with a difficult landlordIf you are renting a place to live in, it is important that you have a good relationship with your landlord. They will deal with any problems you have or any who have problems with you. A good landlord helps ensure that everything in your…
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