Texas keeps track of how many people get hurt or killed in crashes of all types. This is particularly important for those who have been involved in pedestrian collisions, though. By knowing where these crashes are happening and who they involve, the state can take...
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Accident And Injury Law
How can you find the right law firm for your wrongful death suit?
Choosing to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit is a big decision for families that have lost a loved one in a negligent vehicle accident. In many cases, they must first weigh the advantages of a claim against its possible disadvantages. For example, pursuing a claim may...
How to determine the financial impact of a loved one’s death
In the tragic scenario where someone you love dies unexpectedly, your emotional needs and the impact on your children and other family members are probably your primary concern. Practical issues often take a backseat to the personal tragedy involved in such a loss....
Put yourself first after you’re involved in a serious crash
When you’re in a car crash, you need to know what to do immediately. Most people realize that the first step is to call 911 if there are serious injuries involved, but when injuries are less obvious or one party is trying to avoid the police, they may try not to call....
Why you don’t want to handle a big insurance claim alone
Most of the big insurance companies go to great lengths to create a brand image that is friendly and helpful. You almost can't take a trip in the car or watch a single episode of a television show without seeing or hearing an insurance ad talking about how helpful...
Men face higher cycling injury risks than women
If you’re a man who rides his bike consistently, you do need to know that you face significant injury risks. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ride, naturally. After all, there are massive health and environmental benefits, and you likely just enjoy riding and want to...
Who is legally responsible for a commercial truck crash?
When a big commercial truck crashes into a smaller passenger vehicle, the person in the smaller vehicle will likely have to deal with catastrophic levels of property damage and possibly severe injury. Serious injuries can mean lost wages and increased household...
COVID-19 Update: The Packard Law Firm remains fully operational, but almost all in-person contact with the public will be handled remotely.
Dear clients: At the Packard Law Firm, we take the health and welfare of our people, our clients, and our community very seriously. With the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are making every effort to protect our clients and staff while doing everything we can...
Video and Telephonic Hearings Authorized by Texas Courts and the Social Security Administration
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Courts as well as the Social Security Administration have authorized the increased use of telephonic and videoconferencing proceedings. The Social Security Administration has been equipped for remote hearings for years, but...
Texas Supreme Court Halts Evictions Statewide due to COVID-19
Due to the chaos inflicted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Texas Supreme Court has issued an order halting eviction proceedings statewide until April 19, effective immediately. At the end of the period, the chief justice can choose to renew the order. There is one...