Blog Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 23-Aug-2021 5 Ways You Can Be Hurt at The Office We often imagine that there are only a select few jobs considered “dangerous.” It’s easy to isolate occupations like construction work, healthcare, or food service as “high risk.” Injuries are more common in those ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 2-Aug-2021 Traumatic Brain Injuries in a Car Accident There are many ways a person can be harmed in a car crash. One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Upon sudden impact, you can be thrown forward, hitting your head against a dashboard or steering ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 29-Jul-2021 Why Are Businesses So Vulnerable to a Premises Liability Claim? Some people have an inherent distrust of personal injury law. They look at incidents like a slip and fall case and roll their eyes. You hear them say things like, “If someone slips on ice, they’re just being clumsy. Why is a business ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 1-Jul-2021 How Can a Pedestrian Be Responsible for a Car Accident? Being the more vulnerable party in a car accident does not absolve you of responsibility. Motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and even pedestrians can cause an accident, even if they were seriously injured. Personal injury law, by its very nature, is ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Jun-2021 Common Retail Worker Injuries When people imagine dangerous jobs, they usually think about manual labor like construction or railroad work. While these occupations are certainly full of hazards, people often forget about the everyday dangers of retail work. You must be careful of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 8-Jun-2021 What to Do If You've Been Denied Workers' Compensation in Texas Workers’ compensation is an insurance benefit. Your employer pays for it, but the benefits come from an insurance company. Most of us know that insurance companies try to avoid paying for benefits whenever possible. As a result, many initial ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-May-2021 Can You Sue for the Loss of a Child? Losing a child is an unspeakably awful experience. The wounds remain for life, and there is no way to fill the hole that is left. Not only are the parents left with trauma and lifelong grief, but they may also suffer in other ways. They can be ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-May-2021 Can a Trespasser Sue for Premises Liability? If someone enters a property without permission, can they file a lawsuit if they are hurt? The answer, surprisingly, is yes. Trespassers A trespasser is someone who enters a property illegally. Even though they have no right to be there, they still ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Apr-2021 Premises Liability: What You Need to Know When a visitor is hurt on someone’s property, that owner can be held responsible for those injuries. This is known as “premises liability.” Premises liability is the basis for every slip and fall case. The legal argument works like ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Apr-2021 Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against a Convicted Murderer? Murder is a horrific act. One person ends the life of another, and the victim’s family is left to grieve the loss of their loved one. Criminal court exists to punish people who have broken society’s laws. Murder is one of the most ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-Feb-2021 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas? Death is a natural part of life, but when someone has been taken from you too early, you want justice. In the criminal courts, people are held accountable for murders and manslaughters. When found guilty, they face prison time. What if someone caused ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 2-Feb-2021 Proving a Defective Product Claim: What You Need to Know We all expect the things we buy to be of quality and to work properly. There’s a reason that so many retail websites have a review feature. When you’ve spent good money on something that is a piece of junk, you get angry, and you want to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-Jan-2021 How Long After an Accident Can You Sue in Texas? In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years. This means you have 2 years from the date of your accident or injury to file a lawsuit in civil court. Another way to think about the statute of limitations is as a filing ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Jan-2021 Can I File a Lawsuit on My Child's Behalf? Your child might come home with scrapes and bruises every now and then, but some injuries inspire deeper concern. These kinds of injuries may also lead to personal injury lawsuits. Although your child cannot file a personal injury claim for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 17-Dec-2020 Holiday Driving | Law Office of James M. Stanley Holiday Driving: Which Holidays Are the Most Dangerous? By: Law Office of James M. Stanley Most all of us look forward to holidays throughout the year. They provide relaxation, fun, a time to be with family and friends, and a chance to enjoy the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Dec-2020 Motorcycle Accidents | Law Office of James M. Stanley What Is the Major Cause of Death in Texas Motorcycle Accidents? By: Law Office of James M. Stanley As a motorcyclist, you face a much higher risk for injury and death than the drivers and passengers of cars and trucks. While riding a motorcycle, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Nov-2020 How a Police Officer's Accident Report Affects Your Car Accident Case Drivers will do their best to recount an auto accident after it’s happened, giving an honest effort to tell their side and identify the responsible parties. Still, as drivers are seen to be too-closely involved and equipped with a reason to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Nov-2020 Common Causes of Construction Fires and Explosions Construction Sites Can Cause a Buildup of Catastrophic Injuries Construction workers face dangers every time they clock in for work. While some threats could include minor stumbles, others include potentially fatal site fires and explosions. What ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Oct-2020 The Dangers of Dooring & How to Avoid It Car accidents occur all the time in the United States; in fact, there are more than 6 million accidents reported every year that result in countless injuries and fatalities. Though we typically associate car accidents with speeding or a failure to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Oct-2020 Why Should I Take Pictures After My Car Accident? Although smartphones have been the main cause of distracted driving accidents, they are considered helpful for taking pictures after a car accident. Taking photos of the scene and other details surrounding the collision helps preserve evidence for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 23-Sep-2020 How Do Emergency Vehicle Accidents Happen? When a car accident occurs, the first call that goes out is often to emergency personnel such as police officers, emergency medical technicians, and the fire department. Due to the inherently urgent nature of such incidents that require emergency ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Sep-2020 Should I Get a Dash Camera Installed in My Car? If you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, dash camera footage has been proven to be an excellent source of evidence in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. The footage would effectively prove that you were not at fault ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Aug-2020 Common Causes of Teen Car Accidents Now that summer is here and school is out, you may have noticed that there has been an influx of young drivers on the road. Unfortunately, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers ages 15 to 20. According to the Centers for Disease ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 12-Aug-2020 How Substance Abuse Contributes to Truck Accidents Considering their mode of transportation, commercial truck drivers need to be some of the safest drivers on the road. Commercial motor vehicles can weigh anywhere between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds, and drivers who control them need to know how they ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Jul-2020 Why More Car Accidents Happen During the Summer There’s a reason why many people look forward to summer. School is out, people are ready to take vacations, and the weather is often ripe for beach days and outdoor activities. However, along with the beautiful weather and the sunny skies, ... Continue Reading