Questions answered by Andrew Thomas Hawkins

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Can I claim my fathers life insurance on my own or do I have to get my personal injury lawyer involved?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 05, 2018

If you have a probate attorney handling the estate, I would discuss with him/her. If not, have your personal injury attorney review the life...

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Can i sue a school

Andrew's answer | Answered on May 04, 2011

If the school is a public school - then you cannot sue the school or the school district under Texas for an assault. In Texas, the only way to sue...

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I am from El Paso TX and my mother had a slip and fall accident due to a banana peel that was on the floor in Mata's Fruit store

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 05, 2011

In Texas, you have to show that the store owner either knew of the banana peel prior to the fall (actual knowledge) or that the peel was there long...

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Driver hit has no license and his car is thrown into another car. The ticketed driver refuses to pay for the accident because

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 04, 2011

Having a license does not have any bearing on the actual cause of the accident; however, it may be applicable if there is a claim for negligent...

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My 9 Year old son was attacked on school property and his arm was broken requiring surgery, is the school negligent?

Andrew's answer | Answered on February 01, 2011

Unfortunately Texas school districts are immune from suit for personal injuries of this kind. The Texas Legislature grants permission to sue the...

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Speeding + Stop Sign violation

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 31, 2011

It depends on where you received the citations, the type of license you have and your age. If the citations were issued in the same city or...

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I was racing (admitted it in statement) lost control of my car, wrecked, property damage, and landed on top of someone elses...

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 25, 2011

This would likely be covered under your auto policy and you need to make sure that you notify your insurer promptly in you are sued. Your mother...

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What will likely happen to me?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 25, 2011

I am not sure why the first attorney is suggesting that you pursue a personal injury claim as you did not mention anything about being injured. ...

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Can a police officer arrest me for going 10mph over the speed limit? Then search me and my car w/o consent?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

You cannot be arrested for speeding in Texas; however, you can be arrested for any other class c misdemeanor (excluding open container). It is...

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I was accused that I was harrassing a employer at store, can I sue for slander?

Andrew's answer | Answered on December 19, 2010

Like the previous answer stated - you can sue for anything; however, it appears that you are missing a major element - damages. Unless the shop...

Andrew Thomas Hawkins's Answers (134)

Can I claim my fathers life insurance on my own or do I have to get my personal injury lawyer involved?

Can i sue a school

I am from El Paso TX and my mother had a slip and fall accident due to a banana peel that was on the floor in Mata's Fruit store

Driver hit has no license and his car is thrown into another car. The ticketed driver refuses to pay for the accident because

My 9 Year old son was attacked on school property and his arm was broken requiring surgery, is the school negligent?

Speeding + Stop Sign violation

I was racing (admitted it in statement) lost control of my car, wrecked, property damage, and landed on top of someone elses...

What will likely happen to me?

Can a police officer arrest me for going 10mph over the speed limit? Then search me and my car w/o consent?

I was accused that I was harrassing a employer at store, can I sue for slander?