People are shocked and surprised when a dog bites. The owner appears appalled, saying the dog has never done anything like that before. If you're the bite victim, you're stunned and you never saw it coming. These things happen fast, and confusion in the aftermath is...
Distracted driving has always been an issue, but with the rise of social media and smartphones, it has reached epidemic proportions. According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine people die every day in the United States as a...
For many parents, having children is the initial motivation for creating a will and later a comprehensive estate plan. After all, once you've opened your heart and your family to a new child, you want to know that he or she will always receive the care and protection...
Divorcing parents often struggle to find a workable parenting plan that accounts not only for the child's needs, but also for each parent's financial ability to meet those needs. These matters can become particularly complicated when a child's medical expenses are not...
It seems like the construction on I-35 will never end. Just as workers complete one section, concrete barriers and orange barrels appear at another. Sometimes, road construction can cause lanes to be very narrow, which makes traveling them very dangerous, especially...
Living life as a co-parent isn't an easy feat. You have to be willing to work with your ex, which can prove to be a challenge. If you are in this position, you need to find ways to keep the co-parenting relationship as positive as possible. You might be surprised by...
When you take the time to create a last will or a thorough estate plan, you do so because you want to have your wishes followed. It is possible, however, for your family members or an heir to contest your will. If someone believes he or she didn't receive a fair...
When people imagine motor vehicle collisions, they typically think of a crash involving two vehicles. Most accidents involve one vehicle hitting another. However, sometimes, crashes involve many vehicles, even dozens. One car after the next could end up sliding into a...
Motor vehicle accidents are so common that almost everyone knows someone who has sustained serious injuries or died in a collision. Although most accidents are minor and result only in damage to cars and soft tissue, every day people in Texas end up permanently...
Being named as executor of an estate or trustee for an estate-related trust is a great honor. It also requires a lot of extra effort and work. The person who named you as executor obviously trusted your ability to do the right thing. He or she believes you will handle...
