Wrongful Death

No matter the circumstances, the sudden death of a loved one can be difficult to come to terms with. It is even more devastating when that death is attributable to another person’s negligent, reckless or unlawful actions. During those difficult times, there is little...

A federal judge ordered the U.S. Air Force to pay $230 million to survivors and family members of victims of the 2017 shooting at a Sutherland Springs, Texas, church. In his ruling, released in early February, the judge said the Air Force failed in its duty to report...

In most cases, the federal government, including military branches, is protected from lawsuits by what’s known as “sovereign immunity,” meaning citizens can’t sue the government unless it agrees to take part in the lawsuit. But exceptions exist. The Federal Tort...

Death is inevitable, but if your loved one loses their life due to someone else’s negligent or unlawful acts, you deserve justice. If someone causes your loved one’s death through negligence, you may file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. According to...

It could take a long time to deal with the fallout of the death of a family member. An unexpected loss can abruptly alter every aspect of your family's daily lives.  From who picks the children up for school to how much income you have, many once-stable factors will...

Many children are attracted to water. On a hot day, the lure of a swimming pool can be very hard for them to resist. But often children are oblivious to the dangers water can possess. It is estimated that every year, approximately 350 children who are under 5 years of...

Sometimes it is important to take a moment and carefully consider just how important family members are in our lives. The day to day business of living can sometimes make it hard to fully appreciate how our much of our personal well-being may be owed to being part of...

Summer is on the horizon, which in Texas means long, hot days. But this is not such a bad thing when you consider that a hot day is a perfect day to jump into a swimming pool and enjoy a cooling dip. But safety is always a concern when swimming. Swimmers can...

The bonds we forge with our loved ones can be very strong. The thought of losing someone close may seem almost incomprehensible. Sadly, it is possible for an unforeseen tragedy to occur, taking someone of significance from our lives. When such an event takes place, it...