Blog Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 23-Dec-2021 Is a Property Owner Responsible for Crimes Committed on their Land? Many of us are aware of a property owner’s responsibility toward a visitor’s safety. For instance, a person can file a lawsuit for a slip-and-fall. Businesses must take the utmost care of customers and browsers. These visitors, after all, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Dec-2021 What Happens When an At-Fault Driver Is Killed? The person who caused a car accident does not always walk away unscathed. Being at fault does not protect them from the brunt of the damage. Sometimes, they are far more injured than the person they hit, and they could even be killed. Texas operates ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 24-Nov-2021 How An Insurance Company Can Trick You Out of Hiring an Attorney After an accident, insurance companies often offer you a settlement. It is a lump sum, and if you accept it, you probably can’t receive any more benefits from them. These settlements are, essentially, a trick. The amount seems large, and taking ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Nov-2021 How a Minor Injury Could Be Considered Catastrophic The term “catastrophic injury” is often reserved for major, life-threatening situations. The AMA (American Medical Association) defines the term specifically as an injury to the brain or spine. Such injuries can lead to a myriad of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Oct-2021 6 Signs That Your Car Accident Might be a Scam At the scene of a car accident, it’s hard to think clearly. Your adrenaline is rushing; you’re nervous; and you’re concerned about what happens next. It may never cross your mind that the other driver is pulling a con job on you. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Oct-2021 Why Insurance Companies Offer You a Settlement After a Car Accident After an accident, insurance companies sometimes offer you a settlement. At first glance, it appears to be a vast sum of money, and accepting it is tempting. Before jumping to take this money, here are some questions you should ask yourself. Why Were ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Sep-2021 Why You Deserve Financial Justice When You've Been Hurt by a Business From the outside, many lawsuits appear frivolous. In the early 90s, there was a highly publicized lawsuit against McDonald’s. A woman named Stella Leibeck spilled some coffee in her lap and sued the company for her injuries. Instantly, the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Sep-2021 How Can Minimum Liability Work Against You? What Is Minimum Liability? Every motorist has a responsibility, by law, to be insured. Insurance coverage comes in tiers, where you get better coverage for more money. The lowest level of coverage is the “minimum liability.” Minimum ... Continue Reading 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