Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter activities in Utah, but a day on the slopes can take an unexpected turn when an accident occurs. If you’ve been injured, you may be wondering who is responsible and whether you can recover compensation. Liability for a ski or snowboard accident in Utah depends on what caused the […]
Losing a limb in an accident in Texas can result in substantial medical expenses and lasting changes to a person’s ability to work and perform everyday activities. When another party is responsible for the accident, the injured person may have grounds to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. McMinn Law Firm has more than […]
Halloween should be a night of costumes, candy, and fun, not a trip to the emergency room. Unfortunately, October 31st can create added risks for children, pedestrians, drivers, and homeowners. Crowded streets, limited visibility, unsafe decorations, and Halloween parties can all contribute to preventable accidents. When someone is injured, their legal options depend on how […]
Joint and several liability in Texas can make one defendant responsible for all recoverable damages in a multi-party accident, but only in limited circumstances. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.013, a defendant is generally responsible only for their percentage of fault unless that defendant is more than 50% responsible or another statutory […]
Sitting on Texas’s Colorado River, residents of Austin can face floods at almost any time of the year. During winter and spring, rainstorms in Austin or anywhere along the Colorado River’s drainage basin can cause flash floods in the city. In the summer and fall, tropical storms and hurricanes from the Gulf Coast can produce […]
The Texas one bite rule can hold a dog owner liable when the owner knew or should have known that the dog had dangerous or aggressive tendencies. Despite its name, the rule does not necessarily give every dog one “free bite” before its owner can be held responsible. Texas courts recognize the rule based on […]
Fourth-degree burns are extremely serious injuries that extend through the skin and underlying tissue and may damage muscles, tendons, or bones. In the most severe cases, amputation may be necessary when a limb or other body part is too badly damaged to be saved or when removing the affected tissue is necessary to prevent further […]
Every year, the City of Austin, Texas, creates a budget that decides how public money is spent on the services residents rely on, covering everything from parks and libraries to emergency medical response. For the 2026-2027 fiscal year, City Manager T.C. Broadnax has proposed a $6.6 billion spending plan that puts more money toward public […]
A personal injury lawyer helps injured people pursue compensation after someone else’s negligence causes harm. In Utah, a personal injury attorney investigates the accident, gathers evidence, negotiates with insurance companies, calculates damages, and, when necessary, files a lawsuit to seek fair compensation. Hiring a lawyer early can also help preserve evidence and protect your rights […]
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence in Austin, Texas, the cost of hiring a personal injury attorney is usually nothing up front. Most Texas personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. That means you only pay attorney’s fees if your lawyer successfully recovers compensation through a settlement or verdict. This […]
