If you or a loved one have fallen victim to a car accident and want to hold the at-fault driver accountable for their actions, know that there are laws specific to the state of Texas that can affect how you go about making your claim. The statute of limitations set for a victim to file […]
Archive for August 24th, 2021
What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
Here at the Law Office of Ryan C. Solis, PLLC, we know that the pain and stress caused by a car accident can be difficult to cope with. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be challenging, and the process to secure justice and compensation can be complex. But, there are certain steps you […]
How to File a Texas Car Accident Claim
If a negligent driver has caused an accident that brought you harm, you have every right to seek compensation for damages. In filing a personal injury claim, victims must provide sufficient evidence of negligence. The following are three elements of negligence which can be used as tools to help qualify your personal injury claim: Duty […]
What is a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
If one person causes the death of someone else because of a wrongful act, negligence, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default (Section 71.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code), family members can file a Wrongful Death Claim. In the State of Texas, eligible parties that want to file a Wrongful Death Claim must file a wrongful […]
What You Should and Shouldn’t Do After a Wrongful Death Claim
Do you have questions about filing a Wrongful Death Claim? We’ve compiled some resources here to help navigate this type of claim so that you and your family have the best chance of seeking justice and recovery after the death of your loved one. These are some ways to help protect your Wrongful Death Claim: […]
What Are the Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for a Wrongful Death Claim?
Losing a family member can be a traumatic event, leaving you feeling mental anguish and grieving heavily. Taking legal action may be the last thing you want to deal with, but it can actually help the grieving process and help you and your remaining family members move toward recovery. Filing a Wrongful Death Claim is […]
Types of Oil Field Accidents & Injuries
It was only in 2015 that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began requiring employers to report any incident leading to hospitalization or loss of a body part, not just fatalities and catastrophes. This change in policy has helped give the public a more accurate picture of how extensive non-fatal injuries in the oil […]
Oil Field Accidents in the U.S. and Texas
The job of an oil and gas extraction worker is inherently dangerous on its own, even without potential safety violations by employers. Workers risk short- and long-term injury and wrongful death as they deal with everything from heavy, complex machinery to dangerous chemicals, oil truck accidents, falling equipment, stress and fatigue, or extreme weather conditions. […]
How Does Texas Define Drunk Driving?
Texas Penal Code Section 49.01 defines a person as being intoxicated when they do “not [have] the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body.” The […]
Drunk Driving Safety Precautions
Unfortunately, Texas is in the top 10 states for DUI-related car accident injuries and fatalities. Every year, hundreds of individuals lose their lives to drunk driving accidents and thousands more suffer injuries. When irresponsible drivers decide to hit the road after engaging in heavy drinking, they put the lives of others – and themselves – […]
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