What Does Aggravated Sexual Assault Mean?

Each year in Texas, many people become victims of sexual assault. Texas ranks as the 15th most dangerous state for sex crimes in the U.S. While many accusations prove true, some people bring false allegations of sex crimes. If you have been falsely accused of a sex crime, you need a skilled lawyer to provide …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

Attorney

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J. Seth Madden

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Things You Should Know to Win Your Personal Injury Case

Being injured by another person’s negligence is always an unpleasant experience. In most cases, you need the help of an insurer to resolve the claim. To win your personal injury case, you should know how the injury claim process works. The following information will help you obtain better results with less effort. Get an accurate …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

Attorney

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J. Seth Madden

Attorney

Pain, Suffering, Mental Anguish, and Disfigurement

In general, case value can be comprised of a few things: past and future medical bills, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, disfigurement, lost earning capacity, loss of consortium and loss of companionship and few other items. In Texas, there are two elements of damages, general damages and special damages. Pain, suffering, mental anguish, …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

Attorney

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J. Seth Madden

Attorney

I am getting a divorce: Does my spouse get a portion of my personal injury settlement?

One of the most contentious aspects of divorces is usually division of assets. Texas is a community property state, which means that in general most assets acquired during the marriage are owned by both spouses regardless of who made the money. However, inheritance and gifts received by one spouse during the marriage are separate property, unless …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

Attorney

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J. Seth Madden

Attorney

Slip and Fall Checklist

Slip and falls can occur in a variety of circumstances and often result in serious injuries.  Slip and fall claims can be difficult in Texas: The Plaintiff must prove that it was more likely than not that the property owner knew or should have known that that a dangerous defect or condition existed.  Recovering for your injuries …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

Attorney

J. Seth Madden Photo
J. Seth Madden

Attorney