Dallas Legal Blog
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The Most Severe Car Accident Injuries & How to Avoid Them
Read more: The Most Severe Car Accident Injuries & How to Avoid ThemSome car accidents result in a bit of vehicle damage and some stiffness in the days to follow. Other car accidents result in serious life-threatening injuries. The Top 3 Most Severe Car Accident Injuries According to the CDC, about 3 million people are non-fatally injured in vehicle crashes…
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Why You Need an Attorney as a Landlord
Read more: Why You Need an Attorney as a LandlordAs a landlord, you have many responsibilities. You need to manage your properties, secure new tenants, and ensure current tenants are following the guidelines of your contract. Additionally, you might be faced with potential evictions, late rent payments and tenant concerns. To help protect yourself and…
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What If the Insurance Company’s Offer Isn’t Enough After a Car Accident?
Read more: What If the Insurance Company’s Offer Isn’t Enough After a Car Accident?Car accidents can cause severe property damage and life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, car accident repairs and injuries can result in bills that don’t seem to stop rolling in. In Texas, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for covering these expenses. Even still, their settlement may not be…
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3 Steps to Take After Your Home or Office Is Vandalized
Read more: 3 Steps to Take After Your Home or Office Is VandalizedThere’s nothing quite as frustrating as discovering your home or office has been vandalized. There are many ways you can experience vandalism, including spray painting, tire slashing, window tampering, and even arson. If your home or office is vandalized, there are several things you ought to…
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What Landlords Must Know About Commercial Lease Evictions
Read more: What Landlords Must Know About Commercial Lease EvictionsThe commercial lease eviction and residential lease eviction processes in Texas are similar. Yet, a commercial eviction will affect more than a single tenant. Often, commercial properties include office buildings, retail establishments and other places of business. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to handle the eviction…
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What to Do If You Suspect Your Insurance Company of Bad Faith
Read more: What to Do If You Suspect Your Insurance Company of Bad FaithWhen you purchase an insurance policy, whether it be for your health or to protect your home, you trust the company to protect you. Unfortunately, some insurance companies may often fail to honor the terms of the policy, also known as acting in bad faith. Common…
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How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Read more: How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car AccidentCar accidents are notorious for causing life-changing injuries and expensive medical bills. For example, you might need a hospital stay, oversight in a clinic setting and continued physical therapy. Mounting costs are a source of stress at a time you should be focused on rest…
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Understanding Tenant Screening in Texas
Read more: Understanding Tenant Screening in TexasMost landlords follow a strict screening process when determining who should be their next tenants. To ensure you’re protecting your rights as a landlord and the rights of your potential tenants, you’ll need to understand Texas’ tenant screening laws. What Are Tenant Screening Laws in…
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Insurance Claim Denied? Here Are 3 Steps to Take.
Read more: Insurance Claim Denied? Here Are 3 Steps to Take.Have you suffered a fire in your home and require an insurance payment to make necessary repairs? Have you been through a car accident and need help paying your medical bill? Has your insurance company refused your claim? It’s in these times that a delayed…
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5 Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents During the Holiday Season
Read more: 5 Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are fast approaching. And while many people lose their lives all year long due to serious car accidents, the busyness of the holiday season increases the number of fatalities. Fatal Car Accidents Increase During the Holiday Season According to the newest data compiled…
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What Is Insurance Agent Malpractice?
Read more: What Is Insurance Agent Malpractice?A car accident can result in serious injuries and property damage that cut into your family’s bottom line. Fire and water can damage your home to the point of financial ruin. These scenarios can result from insurance agents being negligent in the insurance policies they…
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What to Do If Your Landlord Won’t Return Your Security Deposit
Read more: What to Do If Your Landlord Won’t Return Your Security DepositYour security deposit is a sum of money you give your landlord in addition to your advance rent. Landlords ask for security deposits to protect themselves against surprise repairs or missed rent. When you move out of your rental unit, you should receive the security…
