In several states that have enacted “tort reform”, the maximum amount of compensatory damages that can be awarded to a plaintiff in a personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit is dictated by “damage caps.” (Some state courts have ruled these caps to be unconstitutional. See, e.g., https://apps.americanbar.org/litigation/litigationnews/top_stories/060214-non-economic-damage-caps.html) In the state of Texas, damage caps are […]
How to Determine if a Dog is Dangerous
Most dogs are wonderful, friendly companions but some can also be very dangerous. According to the CDC, there are about 4.5 million dog bites each year. In 2015, there were 34 U.S. dog bite-related deaths. The following information is intended to help you identify a potentially dangerous dog. Physically Aggressive Towards Other Animals or People […]