Many people in the Houston area suffered major financial setbacks in 2020. For example, they may have been furloughed for a period of time only to come back to work at reduced hours, or they may have lost their jobs altogether. These setbacks may have caused them to...
Month: February 2021
The disastrous results of distracted driving
The ability to multitask may be a positive trait in the home or in the workplace but there is one situation in which multitasking should never be attempted: while you are driving. Motorists in the Houston area are tasked with the duty of driving with due care....
Weather likely a major factor in Texas 100-car pileup
Most Texans have undoubtedly heard about the 100-car pile-up on I-35 near Houston on Feb. 11. The weather was unspeakably bad, and most people simply attributed the accident to an unfortunate confluence of adverse weather conditions and rush hour traffic. More...
How can a reaffirmation agreement help a debtor in bankruptcy
When residents of Houston file a petition in bankruptcy, they expect to have most of their debts declared uncollectible. Why, then, would a person consider reaffirming any of those debts? The reasons are mostly practical, but the help to be obtained from this choice...
Repayment plans and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the common forms of bankruptcy proceedings that individuals use to get out from under their insurmountable debts. The hallmark of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the repayment plan. This plan is crafted by the debtor with approval from the...
How does negligence factor into a slip-and-fall accident?
Slip and fall accidents are common. A Houston resident may struggle to get through the day without catching their foot on a loose rug or stumbling over a broken step in their home. These minor and self-caused incidents can result in injuries, but victims rarely have...