The Texas Good Samaritan Law is designed to encourage those who do not have a medical background to give aid when they encounter a medical emergency. Unfortunately, there are times when a good Samaritan, acting in good faith, causes more damage to the accident victim. At Springer & Lyle, our…
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that there are currently more than 3,400 active road construction sites in the state. TxDOT also reports that in 2020, there were more than 22,000 vehicle crashes in these work zones, resulting in 186 deaths with 680 people seriously injured. At Springer &…
In Texas, more than one million motorcycles are registered. In 2020, at least one motorcyclist died in a roadway accident every single day. There were 7,481 motorcycle accidents in which 482 motorcycle riders were killed and another 1,856 were severely injured. At Springer & Lyle, we want to help you…
Psychiatrists and psychologists consider divorce the second most stressful life event, coming in slightly behind the stress of losing a spouse to death. Part of the stress is attributed to fears spouses have of the unknown. Life is changing. For some, the change is so dramatic they are overwhelmed with sadness. Our…
As part of your estate planning, your attorney may suggest you create a trust. There are different types of trusts and one or more may appeal to you as the best method for passing on your assets to your heirs upon your death. Although trusts have traditionally been used to…
If you were injured in any kind of an accident caused by another’s negligence, and you have a pre-existing medical condition, this does not mean you cannot collect for the damages you suffered in the recent accident. At Springer & Lyle, we will fight for you, even if you have…
Although it may seem unfair, you should not date while going through a divorce in Texas. There are legal and personal reasons why you should wait until the divorce is final before dating. Do Not Turn Your No-Fault Divorce Into one with Fault Allegations Texas law allows a no-fault divorce. This means couples…
It is vital to your personal injury case that you be scrupulously honest with your personal injury attorney. Anything you say is confidential unless you agree that it can be disclosed. You can be sure the insurance adjuster or opposing counsel will discover these things. If your lawyer knows about…
If you have been named executor or administrator of an estate following the death of a friend or loved one, the law imposes upon you certain responsibilities. Texas law also requires you to be represented by an attorney to guide you to be sure you fulfill your executor duties and to help you as…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were nearly 18,000 vehicle accidents in Texas involving large trucks and cars in 2020. There were more than 600 people killed and close to 10,000 people injured. Some were so severely injured their lives will never be the same. Although there…
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