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Do I Need an 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney? Nov 17, 2022
17 Nov18-wheeler accident attorneys are a vital part of the process of making sure justice is served after any 18-wheeler crash. Without one, victims of 18-wheeler crashes face a greater risk of suffering financially. If you’ve been in a truck accident, you may be wondering whether you need to hire a Houston truck accident lawyer. To put it bluntly, the answer is yes, you should hire a lawyer with experience handling cases similar to yours. Truck crash lawyers are skilled in the complex laws that govern commercial 18-wheeler vehicles and have the experience necessary to navigate the often long and difficult...
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What Are The Most Common Truck Accident Injuries? Oct 19, 2022
19 OctWhen compared to car accident injuries, truck accident injuries present a higher risk of being severe in nature due to the size and weight of commercial trucks. In 2020 alone, 4,014 people died in commercial truck accidents, 68% of which were those who were passengers or driving other vehicles. Outside of wrongful death, the most common truck accident injuries include back and neck injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and brain injuries — to name a few. In this article, the Houston 18-wheeler accident lawyers from Grimes & Fertitta will go into detail about possible injuries one can sustain during a truck...
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Your Guide to Trucking Laws in Texas Sep 22, 2022
22 SepTrucking laws in Texas exist to protect those who make their living on the road, but when the rules and regulations aren’t enough, you’ll need a Texas truck accident lawyer to step in and make sure that justice is served. Truck accident lawsuits are often necessary when state or federal regulations are bent or broken in favor of the trucking company making a buck. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Texas trucking accident, call the personal injury lawyers from Grimes & Fertitta to get what you deserve. Federal trucking laws and regulations The Federal Motor...
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Does Texas Have a Cap on Child Support? Aug 04, 2022
04 AugIf you’re in the process of a child custody settlement case, this question has certainly crossed your mind: “Does Texas have a cap on child support?” Though the answer is yes, there are a few exceptions to the rule. Texas’ income cap for child support payments ensures that the paying parents’ child support amount will not be excessive — there are however cases where this cap is not as fair as it is intended to be. It is important to understand how child support is determined in Texas before negotiating child support payments, as Texas calculates child support differently from...
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How Do Truck Accident Lawsuits Work? Jul 19, 2022
19 JulTruck accident lawsuits can be complex legal matters with many factors at play. If you are considering filing a truck accident lawsuit, you should know how these types of lawsuits typically work. Being hit by a truck can be an overwhelming and scary experience, especially if you or a passenger suffered injuries as a result of the accident. Once you’ve gotten to safety and have received medical treatment if necessary, you can decide if you would like to file a truck accident lawsuit. The Texas statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims is generally two years from the date...
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Is Child Support Based on Income or Net Worth? Jul 05, 2022
05 JulIs child support based on income or net worth? Estimating the amount of child support an individual will pay can be a complicated process, especially for high-net-worth individuals, but how exactly is it calculated? Are individual assets included in the amount that non-custodial parents are expected to pay? What are other factors that affect my child support payments? Factors like these are stressful to consider during the already difficult time at the end of a marriage — and for some, the additional stresses of custody battles and resource division can often be too much to bear. If you expect to...