One questions that many callers ask right away is "How much does it cost to hire your San Antonio, Texas injury law firm?" or "I don’t know if I can afford to hire your firm." The good news is this: EVERYONE can afford to hire the Barrus Injury Lawyers team because you don't pay anything out of [...]
If you’ve been bitten by a dog or other animal, one of the best things you can do is seek immediate medical attention. This is especially true if you don’t know the animal well enough to know whether its vaccinations are up to date. This is pretty easy for those who are covered by health [...]
One of the questions the dog bite lawyers at our San Antonio personal injury law firm get asked about often is whose insurance pay medical bills after a dog bite. At first impression, this question may seem like it deserves a simple answer, but once you understand how liability insurance works, you will see [...]
Many times when people are experienced reactions to prescription drugs, they often wonder if the medication they are taking has been the subject of complaints and lawsuits. While there is potential for injury with any prescription drug, there are certain drugs that have been shown to be especially harmful, and which have been the subject [...]
Another frequently asked question about our San Antonio drug injury lawyers often get regarding defective drug claims is "what can I be compensated for" as a result of my injuries. Generally, dangerous drug claims fall under the banner of "negligence," so you’d be able to receive the same types of damages, which can include the following: [...]
If you've been injured by a defective prescription medication, you have the right to file a claim against the manufacturer of the defective drug for your injuries. Bad drug claims are essentially personal injury lawsuits, sometimes filed as a class action, and almost always in federal court. Sometimes, when there are a lot of claims regarding a [...]
Most people are aware that sometimes prescription medications are sometimes recalled because of dangerous side effects. However, this can be a frightening experience when hearing on the news or television that a drug you take has been recalled. This is especially confusing to some who rely on the medication, and cannot simply stop taking it without [...]
Generally speaking, yes, a child can sue for the death of a parent. Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, there are certain family members who can sue for the wrongful death of a loved one. Included in that list are children who sue for the loss of a parent. An experienced wrongful death lawyer will tell [...]
Another question we get asked frequently is what types of compensation are available in a Texas wrongful death case. Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, Texas law dictates that a plaintiff in a wrongful death case is limited to “actual damages.” What Are “Actual Damages” in a Texas Wrongful Death Case Under Texas law, to [...]
Whether or not an injured oilfield worker can sue his employer for his injuries depends. You would think that answer would be yes, however, in Texas that question is complicated by the Texas Worker’s Compensation system, including laws that protect employers from lawsuits. As a general rule, if your employer subscribes to Texas worker’s compensation [...]