Monthly Archives: December 2017
Overview of Requests for Admission, An Important Pre-Trial Discovery Tool
When a civil lawsuit is filed in Texas, it triggers pre-trial “discovery.” This is a process in which both the plaintiff and defendant can ask questions, request documents, and conduct depositions to get a clearer picture of the basis for the plaintiff’s lawsuit. An important component of pre-trial discovery is the Request for Admission…. Read More »
Overview of Expedited Trial Rules
You own a successful business in Brownsville. One day, you are served with a civil complaint filed by a customer claiming they were injured on your premises. In this case, you may be surprised to discover that the plaintiff’s decision to seek a certain amount of money may have a profound impact on the… Read More »
Challenging the Sufficiency of a Slip and Fall Claim
One of the most common forms of personal injury litigation in Texas, and across the country, is alleged premises liability. Basically, a customer claims they suffered bodily harm after slipping and falling due to an object or wet surface at your business premise. To have a viable premises liability claim, under Texas law, a… Read More »
Strategies for Defending Against a Punitive Damages Claim
In Texas, it is possible for a plaintiff to seek punitive damages (also known as exemplary damages) by alleging that you, or your insured, were grossly negligent or engaged in reckless and wanton conduct. The public policy objective of punitive damages is to “punish” the defendant by requiring them to pay above and beyond… Read More »