Depending on the specific facts, it may well be that no one is responsible. It sounds like an accident. Your automobile comprehensive insurance coverage should cover the damage regardless of whether anyone is at fault.

The statute of limitations for a health care liability claim is two years. You, or your parents if you are still a minor, can file a lawsuit against the dentist as long as not more than two years have passed from the date of the dentist's negligent act or omission. It sounds like you became... View More

Regardless of whether the vehicle was stolen, you can still sue the at-fault driver of the other vehicle for the injuries caused by his negligent operation of the vehicle. The other driver may or may not have sufficient non-exempt assets to pay the amount of any judgment awarded to you for your... View More

Yes, MMI can be, and often is, prior to the date of a doctor's visit. The doctor usually determines MMI from a review of your medical records. Obviously, the statutory date of MMI is the last possible date. For example, a doctor in July 2024 could determine from both a review of your... View More

It is conceivable that you may have a valid health care liability claim. The advisability of pursuing such a claim depends heavily on the amount of your actual damages. You should anticipate that it will be necessary to hire a medical expert at the beginning of your case to prepare and submit a... View More

You would need to identify the law enforcement agency or the officer who was involved in order to obtain records. There is no central depository or list of all traffic stops made throughout the state or within a particular region. Each law enforcement agency maintains its own records. You may be... View More

In the absence of a recorded lien against the motor vehicle as collateral securing repayment of the loan, the lender violated Texas law by taking possession of your motor vehicle. You should report the taking of your car to local police.

You also can file a lawsuit under the Texas Theft... View More

To successfully challenge the use of a POA before your mother's death, you will need to prove that, at the time she signed the POA, she was mentally incompetent to do so, she was under duress (someone threatened her with bodily harm),or it was obtained by fraud (she reasonably believed she was... View More

You will need a personal injury attorney with an emphasis on premises liability at apartment complexes. Regarding your injuries, you likely have a claim for negligence due to the sudden drop of the elevator. The drop could be due to skipped maintenance or lack of emergency systems, causing your... View More

In the absence of significant damages, it will likely not be possible for you to locate an attorney willing to work on such a case on a contingency fee basis. You would need to show some sort of "value" to the leased premises. If it is a commercial property in a prime location with a... View More

There is an entire body of case law concerning civil liability for motor vehicle collisions occurring during a police chase. There is no question that you will be legally responsible in full or in part for your own injuries and damages. It is, however, possible that police could also be legally... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I could only speak for the aspects of the question under your "Personal Injury/Car Accidents" headings. It doesn't sound like a matter that an insurance company would take seriously in terms of a... View More

It is probably not a tort. The American Dental Association recommends that dentists not prescribe narcotics for pain relief following a tooth extraction.

There are various studies showing that over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)... View More

Because of professional ethics, neither the other party's insurance company nor their attorney will speak with you directly as long as you are represented by a lawyer.

You should schedule an office conference with your new lawyer to discuss your case. There could be many reasons why... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. You ask many good questions, but a meaningful response would result in a memo several pages in length. It isn't clear if you are represented by an attorney. If you are, these are things to sit down and... View More

There is no constitutional right that requires a government entity or other party to disclose the extent of its insurance coverage. In cases like your, the existence or non-existence of insurance coverage will almost always be inadmissible as evidence. This is particularly true if, as the... View More

You need to notify law enforcement as soon as possible, give the investigating officers the videotape, and file a police report. It is likely your friend will claim to have had your permission to use your motorcycle. So be very clear and very consistent with police that you never gave your friend... View More

If your apartment complex failed to provide adequate security and had a disabled call box that prevented a timely police response, they will be liable for your injuries. The apartment complex has a duty to provide working gates and call boxes if those were safety features originally in place when... View More

You should contact your lawyer's office to schedule a time to review the discovery and to discuss your case in greater depth with your lawyer. You should send your lawyer's office complete contact information for your witness including the witness's physical residence address, work... View More

You can sue her for the fair market value of the collectible coins she took.

You may or may not be able to sue her for injury to your reputation depending upon what was said, to whom, whether they believed it, and took some sort of action against you because of what was said. For example,... View More