When it comes to your employment, working hard can make a big difference. After all, when you apply for a position or try to ascend the work “ladder,” your performance matters – or at least it should. Unfortunately, sometimes people are judged for things aside from their work performance. Many employers have...
Your Family Member Was a Victim of Crime: Can You Bring a Wrongful Death Claim?
When someone you love is taken because of a violent act, the world stops. You’re dealing with police, grief, shock, and all the questions that come with a loss that never should’ve happened.
In some cases, the person responsible will be arrested and charged with a crime. But even...
Sexual Assault of a Spouse in Texas
In light of the #metoo movement, there has been an increased focus on affirmative consent regarding all sexual activity. Whether sexual intercourse or any other sexual act, all parties must give consent in order to take part. However, consent has not always been required for spouses. If one spouse forced the other...
Liability of Apt Complex Owners for Crimes on the Premises
Under Texas law, apartment complex owners are required to keep their properties reasonably safe for their tenants. Apartment complex property owners or operators may be held liable for not protecting tenants or taking the proper steps to ensure their safety.
Sadly, apartment complex owners often put profit over people....
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
There are certainly hardships that come from getting older. However, these hardships should never come in the form of workplace discrimination. Age discrimination in the workplace is an unfortunate reality for many people. Age discrimination occurs when age is considered in terms of hiring, firing, promotions, setting wages, or establishing other...
Who is Liable for an Elevator Accident in Dallas?
The use of elevators often brings a sense of relief; after all, you are headed to the floor you want to get to without having to climb up flights of stairs – especially if you’ve got a bunch of things in tow. However, that sense of relief can be easily eradicated and...
Major Reasons for Filing an Accident Report After a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries costing you both time and money. If someone else’s negligence was responsible for your slip and fall accident, you may be able to recover damages. However, this often proves difficult. For this reason, you should do everything that you can to build...
What is a General Contractor’s Duty of Care to an Independent Contractor in Texas?
Sometimes a general contractor will hire an independent subcontractor for a construction job. If the independent subcontractor has an employee who is injured on the job, it begs the question of from whom the employee can recover for damages. Is it the general contractor’s liability? Does a general contractor on a construction...
Do Sexual Assault Victims Have the Legal Right to Use Deadly Force in Texas?
Sexual assault is a horrific crime against another person. Under Texas law, there are multiple ways in which someone can be found to sexually assault someone else, even aside from rape. These are called nonconsensual sexual acts. In cases like this, it is common to wonder if a victim can legally...
Trapped in an Elevator? Here’s What to Do
Elevators are a time- and energy-saving tool to get from one floor to another. But while generally pleasant to use, you run the risk of getting trapped in one. Surprisingly, this is not uncommon. So, if you find yourself trapped in an elevator it can be easy to panic. However, by following...