Blog Posts in 2021 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