Texas Personal Injury Legal Questions

You can always be sued, but generally the only duty you owe to a trespasser is to not intentionally harm him or her. Unless you knew of a dangerous condition and knew the trespasser was there but did nothing to warn him or her, you probably aren't liable. However, if the trespasser is a child and you had something on your land that would draw kids like him or her (a junk car, a pool, etc.), you can be liable under "attractive nuisance" theory.... Read More

I hope you have been able to find an answer to your question by now.  If you are the at fault driver, you can make a claim for your PIP (&/or MedPay) benefits for reimbursement of your medical costs and/or reimbursement of your lost wages at 80% (PIP only).  These coverages are considered "no fault" so they're yours to claim whether or not you are the at-fault party.  You are not entitled to benefits under your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if you are the at-fault party.... Read More

I came across your question and saw that no one has posted a response yet.  If you are a homeowner and carry homeowner's liability insurance, you should turn this matter over to your carrier to take care of for you.  Your homeowner's insurance carrier will provide you with an attorney if you have been sued (duty to defend) and will pay any damages that you are liable for up to your policy limit (duty to defend).  Who told you to mediate within 30 days?  Has a case actually been filed against you in a court?  Are you representing yourself pro se in the case?... Read More

You should contact a local personal injury attorney (one in your state) who litigates products liability claims.  Personal injury attorneys take  cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research personal injury attorneys. Then, visit each attorney's website and select a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

it sounds like you were treated by doctors under your state's workers compensation system.  You should contact a local workers compensation attorney (one in your state).  It is possible that he may be able to reopen your claim and get you medical care that you require.  He may also be able to submit a claim to get you some compensation for your injury.  Workers compensation attorneys usually get paid a statutory fee if they successfully recover on your behalf, so it shouldn't cost you anything to speak with an attorney to investigate your options. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

You should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

Since the law suit has been filled, you could review the petition to see if you contest with any of it's content, you might need to consider the damages demanded and the cost of retaining an attorney to help you. Either way it goes, cases like these can easily be resolved by mediation or negotiation between the parties on amount to pay and how to pay it.... Read More