Catastrophic Personal Injury

Each state has negligence laws that apply to personal injury cases and impact how much compensation injury victims can recover. In Texas, the courts follow a modified comparative negligence system. Under this rule, each party to a lawsuit is assigned a percentage of fault which factors into settlement discussions and jury verdicts. What is...

If you received a settlement from a personal injury claim in Texas, your next question may be whether there will be any tax implications. Although there are some exceptions, for the most part, personal injury settlements are not considered taxable income. What Portions of My Personal Injury Settlement Are Not Taxable in Texas? The...

To hold another party responsible for damages in a Texas personal injury case, you must be able to prove their negligence caused your injury and other losses. Negligence refers to a party’s failure to exercise the reasonable care expected of them in a particular situation. Proving negligence in a personal injury case requires establishing...