Dallas Legal Blog
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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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Motorcycle safety tips for car and truck drivers
Read more: Motorcycle safety tips for car and truck driversYou’re on the road and you see a motorcyclist coming up behind you. In most cases, a driver will make note that there is a motorcycle near him or her and pay close attention. But with hours and hours of driving every week, it’s not…
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4 examples of bad faith actions from insurers
Read more: 4 examples of bad faith actions from insurersGetting in a car accident, having your home destroyed in a storm or losing a loved one in an accident are all tragic, life-changing events. The devastation each one can cause is often overwhelming, and people going through these difficult times typically have a hard…
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What is considered ‘normal wear and tear’?
Read more: What is considered ‘normal wear and tear’?If you rent property, you likely signed a lease and put a deposit down in order to do so. In that lease, you may have noticed language stating that a landlord can keep portions of the security deposit to cover repairs and damage outside of…
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Recent Texas accident shows danger of out-of-control trucks
Read more: Recent Texas accident shows danger of out-of-control trucksMany people think back to their high-school days with fondness. If you were fortunate, they were the days of school sporting events, dances and cruising with friends. Maybe you even have specific memories of taking a field trip and joking around on the school bus. …
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Should Texas landlords rent on a first-come, first-served basis?
Read more: Should Texas landlords rent on a first-come, first-served basis?People all across Texas rent commercial or residential space from a landlord. Renting gives tenants more freedom to move and it allows them to occupy space they can’t afford to buy; it also puts many obligations and responsibilities on landlords. This is not to say…
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