What is the norm with re. to costs/fees in a contingency case?

Typically each lawyer has her or her own version of the attorney-client contract. The attorneys' fees are almost always contingent: if there's no...

Can you sue a Texas HS and it's baseball coach for kicking a kid off the team because of personality differences. More info...

You can certainly complain to the principal and/or the school board and attempt to get the coach's decision changed, but you do not have any legal...

To sue a person you must be able to state a legally recognized claim. Not all facts give rise to a viable legal claim under Texas law. For example,...

Not in the car during the accident but affected by the negligence of the insured. Are they eligible for pain and suffering?

No, your grandmother cannot make a claim under the Progressive policy for her anxiety and stress because she ran out of medication and couldn't...

I want advise on whether or not I have a case to sue my employers for pain and suffering or anything?

The direct answer to your question is no, you can't sue your employer for pain and suffering. In Texas we have something called the "comp bar". If...

My sister broke her ankle at Lowe's. What to do?

Do not, under any circumstances, allow your sister to give a statement to Lowe's or anyone acting on their behalf. And make sure she doesn't...

My friend was in a parking lot and was backed into, can she get a lawyer?

It is the nature of the claim that determines the need for an attorney, rather than the fact it happened in a parking lot. I represent someone who...

Do I need an attorney?

Treat the car accident no differently than if you tripped in your driveway and fell down. If you weren't feeling any pain or having any physical...

Civil Action

To put it simply, you could sue him and you might win, but it is unlikely you would ever collect on your win. Can't get blood from a turnip; if he...

What are my options regarding this car accident and small claims court?

Good for you for taking he guy to the mat and pursuing the small claims case. You are facing the age-old problem that attorneys who answer...