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Plain-English guides on Texas injury claims and U.S. immigration, written by Alex Martinez Law for families in the Rio Grande Valley. Each post is general information. For advice about your own case, call us or request a case review.
A dog bite or attack at a private home can lead to serious injuries, medical bills, scarring, lost income, and lasting emotional effects. In Texas, the dog’s owner—or in some situations the homeowner—may be responsible when the attack could have been prevented through reasonable care.
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A visitor who is injured at someone else’s home may have a premises-liability claim when a dangerous property condition caused the injury and the homeowner failed to take legally required steps to address the danger.
Alex Martinez · · 9 min read
Personal injury
A fall at a city hall, courthouse, public library, public park, transit facility, recreation center, or other government-owned property can look similar to an ordinary premises-liability case. Legally, however, the…
Alex Martinez · · 9 min read
Personal injury
A landlord or apartment operator in Texas may be responsible when a tenant, guest, or other lawful visitor is injured by a dangerous condition in an area the landlord controls.
Alex Martinez · · 9 min read
Personal injury
A drunk driver may appear to be entirely responsible for a serious Texas collision. However, evidence of intoxication does not automatically prevent the driver’s insurance company from arguing that the injured person…
Alex Martinez · · 8 min read
Personal injury
People often use “DUI” and “DWI” to describe the same conduct: driving after consuming alcohol or drugs. Texas law, however, gives the terms different meanings.
Alex Martinez · · 8 min read
Personal injury
A person injured by an intoxicated driver will usually have a claim against the driver. Depending on where the alcohol was served, the injured person may also be able to pursue compensation from the bar, restaurant,…
Alex Martinez · · 7 min read
Personal injury
A hospital may be sued for medical negligence when a patient’s injury results from negligent staff members, unsafe hospital practices, inadequate staffing, or another preventable failure within the facility.
Alex Martinez · · 8 min read
Personal injury
When medical treatment leads to an unexpected injury or a patient’s condition gets worse, it is natural to wonder whether a health care provider did something wrong. However, a poor medical result does not automatically…
Alex Martinez · · 8 min read
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