In the case that someone intentionally ends the life of someone else, it is more likely than not that the person responsible will be prosecuted. On the other hand, what happens when a life is ended by an accident or the carelessness of another person or entity? What are the legal ins and outs of a wrongful death case? The answer to these questions can be found within the Texas Wrongful Death Act.…Read More
Being part of a deposition can be an extremely uncomfortable experience. When you have to do so for a personal injury case in Texas, there are probably plenty of questions that come to your mind. This is especially true if you have never had to give a deposition in the past. In order to give you a better idea of what you should expect and what you should do, we have put together a list a some of …Read More
Since the invention of automobiles, people have gotten into accidents for one reason or another. However, with the introduction of the cell phones in the last couple of decades, the number of accidents that occur while people are behind the wheel has skyrocketed. Were you aware that on average, eight people are killed every single day due to a car accident that occurred because the driver was dis…Read More
Finding a lawyer with any sort of specialty that is right for you can be difficult. When it comes to finding the right personal injury lawyer to take on your case, there are things you should do and things you shouldn’t do before agreeing to let someone represent you. Below you can find an in depth list of what you should and shouldn’t do when you need an accident attorney on your side. DO Re…Read More
Personal Injury As The Result Of Illegal Behavior We have compiled four of the most bizarre and famous personal injury cases of the last twenty years. To start our list, we wanted to begin with two very well-known, but also very strange, personal injury lawsuits. What makes these cases so bizarre is that, in both instances, the injured person was guilty of trespassing. If someone is trespassing w…Read More
The definition of traumatic brain injury is almost as complicated as our brains themselves. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBI for short, can affect everything from motor skills to our personalities, and everything in between. Sometimes it is obvious that a traumatic brain injury has occurred, such as when a patient is experiencing loss of motor functions or is in a comatose state. Other time…Read More
Summer is almost here, and many of us are thinking about how we can spend more time at the beach or lake. As we lounge in the sun, it’s easy forget the tens of thousands of hardworking men and women who make a living on the water. We, here at The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr., PLLC., specialize in Maritime Law, and have attorneys who are ready to represent dock workers, oil rig wor…Read More
Chances are that at some point in your life you have watched a court television drama of some sort and therefore, you are mildly aware of how a trial works. In almost every episode, one of the litigators will call to the stand an “expert witness” to testify on behalf of some important part of the case. When it comes to personal injury cases, expert witnesses are often extremely important as t…Read More
Self-driving vehicles, also known as autonomous or driverless cars, use a variety of techniques and technology to navigate roads, parking lots, and freeways. Regulations for this new technology are changing every day, and with self-driving cars hitting the roads in some states, it’s important to know your rights when involved in an incident with an autonomous vehicle. Here at The Law Offices of …Read More
