May 17, 2012

Four Truths from Fiction in Auto Accident Injury Lawsuits

Car accident

When it comes to auto accident law, it’s sometimes very difficult to separate truth from fiction. A big part of the problem comes from the fact that we live in world oversaturated by unfiltered information.  And that can lead to a lot of confusion, especially for those individuals who really are accident victims and don’t [...]

6 Myths About Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury

Have you recently been injured in an accident that came about as a result of someone else’s negligence or poor judgment?  Then chances are that you’ve probably found yourself bombarded by advice from well-meaning–but misinformed–friends and family members on how to proceed with a personal injury claim. Those around you may think they know what [...]

5 Common Misconceptions About Divorce

Troubled couple

If you’re like most people, you probably have certain ideas–based on things you’ve seen and heard–about how the judicial system works in divorce cases. Unfortunately, though, a lot of the information you have is probably incorrect. Following is a list of some of the most common misconceptions couples have about divorce law and what to [...]

DWI and DUI in Texas

Whiskey

It’s never a good idea at any time to drive under the influence of alcohol. But if you or someone you love has, then you need to know what to expect if you get arrested in Texas for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or, if you are a minor, driving under the influence (DUI). DWI indicates [...]

Divorce: Not Always So Easy the Second Time Around

Martial problems

You may think that after a first divorce, you’ll be much less likely to take that long walk down the aisle with another person. However, statistics indicate otherwise.  Most new divorcés will likely wed again within three years.  Unfortunately, the statistics also show that if those individuals have stepchildren, there’s a 70% chance that the [...]

Expungement vs. Orders of Non-Disclosure in Texas

The law

Your criminal history follows you everywhere. Whether you are asked to describe it on job, housing and educational loan applications or are pulled over for a traffic stop, others will want to know whether your past includes incidents of breaking the law. Fortunately, Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure offers those with [...]

5 Things to Know About Child Custody in Texas

Divorce can be upsetting for children

If you are a mother or father seeking a divorce in Texas, then you should know that state courts are not inclined to award custody of children to one parent. That’s because the Texas Family Code strongly recommends that parents should try to cooperate in raising their sons and/or daughters after the dissolution of the [...]

Wrong-Way Crashes in Texas

Car crash

Wrong-way crashes are the most dangerous because they involve head-on collisions. In Texas, the number of these kinds of accidents has hit all new highs. A recent CBS DFW online article reveals that in 2011, “[t]he Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) [found] there were 329 wrong-way crashes statewide…[and that] more than half [took place] in Dallas [...]

Seniors and Divorce

Seniors divorce may be complicated

If you are over the age of 60 in thinking about getting a divorce, you’re not alone. A recent article in the New York Times  reports that increased life expectancy is causing older men and women to choose to end unhappy unions with greater frequency than ever before. But if you and your spouse are [...]

News Release – South Texas Law Firm Assisting Children and their Families with Anti-depressant-related Birth Defects

The Barrera Law Firm, based in Harlingen, TX, is assisting Texas children who were born with birth defects due to mothers taking an antidepressant such as Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Effexor and Celexa during pregnancy. The Drugs These drugs, usually called SSRIs, have been commonly prescribed to pregnant women and are associated with causing [...]