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A year ago I was in the hospital and my home was broken into and things were stolen. Can I take the thief to small claims court?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
Yes, as my colleague has stated you can sue for conversion (which does not provide for the recovery of attorney's fees) in justice court. In...
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Can I sue in small claims court for out-of-pocket medical expenses due to a poorly administered cortisone shot?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
I doubt that it would cost-effective to do so. If so, your claim would like;y be considered a health-care-liability claim which would require an...
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Can you get sued for having beer at an establishment if someone gets into an accident?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
Probably not. Texas has a dram-shop statute that covers commercial providers which have a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) license or...
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Can I terminate my apartment lease if there is a cockroach infestation (from the day I moved in) in Texas?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
Maybe. There is a process outlined in Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code which must be followed. In short, a lease can be terminated for...
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Do I need to call the cops?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
No, your post describes an accident, not a crime. Sounds like both your son and his friend may be to blame. You can sue in justice court for the...
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Statue Of Limitations -- what exactly is this? Is this the time to file a claim or the total time to handle a claim?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
Under Texas law, you typically have two years to pursue your injury claim. That is, two years from the date of the accident or incident to file...
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Wish to visit with attorney with 14 year or less experience in personal injury
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Answered on October 22, 2014
Contact your local bar association for a referral or use Avvo's Find a Lawyer tool to find a personal injury attorney in your area to help. This...
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Can I burn my prenuptial agreement if I am the only one who holds the original.
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Answered on October 21, 2014
No, you cannot destroy evidence. Not only is the destruction of relevant evidence or spoliation improper but it can result in severe sanctions...
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When does the statue of limitations start on a payday loan in Texas? At the time the loan was originated or the last payment?
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Answered on October 21, 2014
The limitations advice you received is probably correct but I question whether the call you received was actually from a lawyer. Lawyers usually...
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How can I file suit against a food company?
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Answered on October 21, 2014
Depending on your damages, you can file a justice court action for about $125 including service. But I question whether it would be worth it. ...
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