Many people are resistant to estate planning. They may feel they can ignore the topic “until the time is right.” They think they have some time and can put it off until they are more in the mood. Unfortunately, there may not be that extra time they are counting on. COVID-19 Increases…
If you are injured in a car accident in Texas, before you can collect damages, you must prove that the person who you believe caused the accident was the one at fault. There are other states that have no-fault laws, but Texas is not one of them. At Springer & Lyle, we…
Texas is a community property state, which means all property acquired by a couple during their marriage is considered to belong equally to them both. This appears that the community property should then be split 50/50 between the spouses, but this is not always the way it turns out. Texas law instructs the court…
Every day, people are injured in accidents. They fall off ladders, trip and fall on debris on the sidewalk, are injured in vehicle accidents, and more. Often, the accidents are due to one person’s negligence. If you were injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, you may have heard…
Every year, thousands and thousands of Texans are involved in accidents. They have car crashes, fall off ladders, get bit by dogs, slip, trip and fall, and more. But not every accident rises to the level of requiring a personal injury lawsuit to be filed. Our job at Springer & Lyle is…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 0At Springer & Lyle, we are committed to helping our clients who were injured in a rear end collision, or who had a loved one killed in such a collision. The Driver in the Rear is Not Always at Fault A common…
A case about undue influence that is still talked about in Texas and around the country, began in Houston in 1994 when Vickie Lynn Marshall, known to the public as Anna Nicole Smith, age 26, married Texas billionaire, J. Howard Marshall, age 89. Just 14 months later, the billionaire died. And to…
When you file a personal injury claim, your attorney will inform you whether your case will likely settle or go to trial. Around 95 percent of cases settle before trial. Settlement happens when the insurance company for the defendant, or a defendant, offers a reasonable amount for the damages in the…
If you are divorcing for the first time in Texas, you may be concerned about things you have heard. There are myths about divorce that our attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to clarify. Common Myths About Divorce Children can choose which parent they want to live with. In Texas, a child under the age of 18 cannot…
Approximately 90 percent of personal injury cases settle out of court. There are many advantages to avoiding a trial and settling the case if a “reasonable” offer is made. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate whether a settlement offer is in fact reasonable. At Springer & Lyle, we will…
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