The Dram Shop Act

Overview of the Dram Shop Act The Texas Dram Shop Act, codified at § 2.02 of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Code, states that an alcohol provider can be liable for the damages caused by an intoxicated person served by the provider. F.F.P. Operating Partners, L.P. v....

Remittiur vs. Additur

Remittur and additur are both ways to alter a verdict for losses in a personal injury case or any other civil lawsuit case. Remittitur is the process in which the judge has the power to order a reduction of an exorbitant verdict. Additur is the increase that a court...

ERISA Lien

According to the United States Department of Labor, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, also known as ERISA, “is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide...

Liability Pertaining to Sports Injuries

As an athlete, you automatically assume the risk of injury that comes with playing a sport. Other players, teachers, referees, and coaches are usually not liable for sports related injuries. However, personal trainers, gym owners, and coaches may be liable on a few...

Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney

After being a victim in an accident, it may be wise to seek out the professional opinion of a Personal Injury Attorney. When deciding what attorney is the right fit for you, there are a few questions that you should ask. What areas of law do you specialize in? It is...

Slippery Situation

As the weather begins to transition from the high 70’s to the low 40’s, the elements in which we live in change. The morning dew turns in to the morning ice and this has the potential to be dangerous. According to the Center for Disease Control, “approximately 19,565...

Free College Tuition?

On college campuses it is often times a well-known rumor that if you get hit by a university vehicle the university will pay for your college. Is this just a rumor or is this in the university policy. According to Rutgers Universitie’s Transportation Director,...

Helmets: Are They Mandatory?

According to the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, in 2013 4,668 people were killed in motorcycle accidents. Also, 88,000 people were seriously injured due to motorcycle accidents. It is estimated that 1,630 lives were saved by helmets in 2013 and close to 800...

The Prevalence of Construction Accidents

Construction is a field of work that involves many skills and precautions. Constantly being around power tools and heavy machinery comes with an abundance of risks. According to OSHA, “one in ten construction workers are injured every year”. With the construction...

Pedestrian Safety

While walking is a great form of physical fitness, it may be more dangerous than you think. According to the CDC, in 2015, 5,376 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents. Even more shocking, 129,000 pedestrians were treated in an emergency facility for...