You may have bought real estate and never looked at your deed or survey, and now you have a boundary line dispute with your neighbor. He’s claiming that part of what you thought was your land is his, and he wants to put part of his new garage over it. You and your neighbor need to ascertain what’s yours and what’s his quickly. The real estate lawyers at Springer & Lyle might be able to help you resolve the boundary line issue without the burden and expense of litigation. Prepare for an Informal Discussion Whether a judge rules in your favor or not, you’re still going to have to live … [Read more...]
Will Contests
Will contests don’t just happen in soap operas and movies. They occur when a person files legal documents with the court asking it to deny the admission of the will into probate, and stop the distribution of a decedent’s estate. Springer & Lyle not only drafts wills and trusts for clients, but we also represent parties in litigation if a will is contested. Many lawyers that practice in probate just don’t have the litigation and trial skills to do that. Some common grounds for will contests follow. Unsound Mind The testator is the person who either drafted the will or had it … [Read more...]
Why are Personal Injury Claims in Texas So Complicated?
There are many reasons why these claims have become so complex in Texas. To start, a medical malpractice case is much different than an 18-wheeler case or one involving a defective product, workers’ compensation, premises liability or, dangerous drugs and animals. Additionally, Texas leads the nation in “tort-reform” legislation which, among other things, has capped damages in certain types of cases. These laws have also put many procedural hurdles in place which makes it more difficult, time consuming and expensive to take a case from start to finish. Texas also places the right … [Read more...]
Family Business Disputes and Issues
Family business disputes can be burdensome, costly and nasty. If your business is involved in a serious internal conflict, you’ll want to talk to us here at Springer & Lyle. Here are a few suggestions for when your family is involved with your business. Everybody Pulls Their Own Weight Any family member on your payroll must contribute to the operation of the business. Every family member should have a detailed job description. His or her duties and responsibilities should be clearly defined. Any family member who isn’t diligently pitching in slows down the entire business … [Read more...]
Did You Take Zofran For Morning Sickness?
Zofran, as well as the generic versions of ondansetron, have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of vomiting and nausea that is caused by radiation and chemotherapy. However, it has also been prescribed to pregnant women for the “off-label” use to treat nausea caused by morning sickness. Unfortunately, studies have shown that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Zofran, especially during their first trimester, due to risk of injury to your baby. Zofran can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta. What is Zofran? Zofran, manufactured … [Read more...]
Facts About Texting While Driving
Distracted driving involves driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity like eating, smoking or talking on a cell phone. The attorneys at Springer and Lyle have represented many victims of distracted driving crashes, and they’re well aware of the fact that texting while driving is the most dangerous form of distracted driving. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving car and truck accidents in 2013, and 424,000 others were injured. Driving a car involves use of your visual, manual and cognitive … [Read more...]
What Do You Need to Know About Pradaxa?
Personal injury attorneys Springer & Lyle are investigating claims on behalf of users who have suffered severe bleeding while taking the blood thinner, Pradaxa. Personal injury attorneys Springer & Lyle are investigating claims on behalf of users who have suffered severe bleeding while taking the blood thinner, Pradaxa. It is alleged that the manufacturer of Pradaxa failed to appropriately warn patients and doctors that the drug lacks an antidote to reverse its anti-clotting effects, which puts patients who suffer even a minor trauma at a serious risk for irreversible and … [Read more...]
Xarelto Linked to Serious and Sometimes Deadly Uncontrollable Bleeding
Personal injury lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceutical (Xarelto manufacturer) and Bayer Healthcare (co-marketer) for claims that the drug Xarelto, has been linked to serious & sometimes deadly uncontrollable bleeding. If you or someone you care about has suffered from injuries due to the side-effects of Xarelto, you may have the right to take legal action for your injuries. Contact Personal Injury Attorneys Springer & Lyle today to schedule a free consultation to find out if you are eligible to pursue a claim for your injuries. What is Xarelto? Xarelto … [Read more...]
4 Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents ordinarily cause much greater damage than car accidents. A tractor trailer on the road can be more than 60 feet long and weigh more than 80,000 pounds. Because of a semi-tractor’s size and weight, victims of trucking accidents are far more likely to sustain very serious and debilitating personal injuries or even be killed. Most truck accidents result from one or a combination of the following causes. 1) Driver error is often the result of fatigue, distraction or inattention. Whenever one of these situations is experienced by a driver, the risk of an accident increases … [Read more...]
Someone Was Injured on My Property: Now What?
People can suffer personal injury on your property in many ways. They can slip and fall, trip and fall, or they can even get seriously burned in your kitchen when you drop a sauce pan full of boiling water. When others are on your property and injured as a result of your carelessness or negligence, there’s a significant possibility of personal liability exposure out there for you. That’s the first reason to arrange for a consultation with an attorney at Springer & Lyle. When you retain us, we can file your liability insurance claim for you. When you have homeowners or renters … [Read more...]