Dallas Legal Blog
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4 Common Reasons for Car Accident Claim Denials
Read more: 4 Common Reasons for Car Accident Claim DenialsAfter a car accident, it is important to understand that the insurance company is not on your side. Whether it is your insurer or another driver’s insurer, these are businesses which will fight to pay you as little as possible. If they can get away…
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Why You Should Always See a Doctor After Any Car Accident
Read more: Why You Should Always See a Doctor After Any Car AccidentA hundred questions run through your mind in the seconds after an auto accident. What just happened? Am I ok? What about my passengers? Where is the other driver? How badly am I hurt? What do I do now? If you are still able to…
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Commercial Insurance and Water Damage: Is My Business Covered?
Read more: Commercial Insurance and Water Damage: Is My Business Covered?A study performed by The Hartford, one of the country’s largest insurance companies, showed the most common and most costly types of insurance claims affecting businesses. Water damage ranked number two on that list, outranked only by burglary and theft. Water damage also came in…
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With Storm Season Here, Texans Should Know Insurance Truths
Read more: With Storm Season Here, Texans Should Know Insurance TruthsPeople all across the country, and here in Texas specifically, see the segments every night on the evening news. Severe weather causes damage all over this time of year. Tornadoes, heavy rain, strong winds and hail create dangerous conditions—and storm damage to people’s property. Just…
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Are Sweaty Conditions in a Rental the Landlord’s Problem?
Read more: Are Sweaty Conditions in a Rental the Landlord’s Problem?One of the perks of living in Dallas is the weather. Sunshine is our loyal friend, most of the time. There is such a thing as too hot, particularly when we are trying to cool off in the shade of our homes. For those who…
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What You Shouldn’t Do After a Car Accident
Read more: What You Shouldn’t Do After a Car AccidentA reportable car accident occurred every 59 seconds in Texas in 2017, according to a state crash statistics. Out of these accidents, one person was injured every two minutes and four seconds. With statistics like this, it’s likely that most Texans will be involved in…
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Commercial Insurance Claim Denial: How to Fight Back
Read more: Commercial Insurance Claim Denial: How to Fight BackWhen you purchase commercial insurance to protect your business, you expect to be able to rely on your coverage. Through fire, flood, theft or other damaging events, your insurance policy is a contract you should trust. What happens when your commercial insurance company decides to…
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5 Reasons You Can Lawfully Evict a Tenant
Read more: 5 Reasons You Can Lawfully Evict a TenantMore than 100 million Americans rent their homes. And it’s estimated that approximately one million individuals are evicted each year. As a landlord, you have the ability to evict your tenants, but you must have a lawful reason to do so. 5 Reasons You Can…
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Ride-Sharing Car Accidents: Understanding Your Rights
Read more: Ride-Sharing Car Accidents: Understanding Your RightsRide-sharing is becoming one of the most popular methods of transportation around the world. But, as ride-sharing increases in popularity, so do ride-sharing accidents. In fact, Uber and Lyft have both been linked to traffic fatalities in the past few years. If you are injured…
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Do You Have a Valid Bad Faith Insurance Case?
Read more: Do You Have a Valid Bad Faith Insurance Case?When the unknown happens around you and your family, you should be able to rely on your insurance company to hold up their end of the deal. Sometimes, insurance companies deny or delay valid claims, also known as acting in bad faith. What Does Bad…
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Vandalism & Law: Everything You Need to Know
Read more: Vandalism & Law: Everything You Need to KnowFrom spray paint graffiti to extreme property damage, vandalism is a commonly committed crime throughout the United States. In fact, in 2017, approximately 7,694,086 cases of property crimes were reported. Whether you’re a business owner, homeowner or a landlord, it’s important to understand your rights…
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What Rights Do You Have as a Tenant
Read more: What Rights Do You Have as a TenantIn Texas, both landlords and tenants have rights under the law. That’s why it’s usually best to put the terms of your lease in writing, so that everything is as clear as possible. If problems do arise, you’ll be able to look to your lease…
