FAQ: What is the Statute of Limitations on a Wrongful Death Suit?
The statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim is two years from the deceased person’s death. However, there are a few exceptions to this law. The following exceptions are: • When the plaintiff is a minor child; • When the Defendant or their negligence is unknown; • Fraud; • Mental or Physical Incapacity. If
Read MoreFAQ: How do You Calculate Pain and Suffering?
Calculating Pain and suffering is a complicated process. There is no magic formula that can give you the answer. However, there are ways to explain and make insurance companies understand your pain and the suffering that you have gone through, after an accident. We have gone through many different ways to accomplish these goals from,
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Spring 2018 Submissions now being Accepted
The Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship is open to all 2L and 3L law students at an accredited US law school. Submissions for the Spring 2018 scholarship are being accepted now through June 15th. To apply, simply submit a 500-1,000 word essay describing how you plan on helping others with your legal career. Good
Read MoreFall 2017 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Funk & Associates is pleased to announce that the winner of the first Funk Law Student Scholarship is Irene Hong from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Her wonderful essay can be found below. The phone rings and I answer. After confirming for the frantic caller that she has reached the Food Stamp Hotline, I
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas
Motor vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas are sadly on the rise. According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights released by TxDOT, there were a total of 63,610 serious auto crashes in Texas in 2012 causing injuries to 230,506 people. Of these, 87,087 people were seriously injured and 3,399 sadly died. Based on the crashes
Read MoreHurricane Harvey is causing car accidents in Austin
Hurricane Harvey is causing car accidents in Austin. Hurricane Harvey made landfall last week and destroyed several cities. As it started moving its way northeast it caused Houston and several of its suburbs to suffer massive floods. People lost their lives and those who survived now face the aftermath. Our thoughts and prayers are with all
Read MoreDiminished Value in Texas
Diminished Value Claims In Texas When you are involved in a car crash in Austin, many problems arise. One of those problems is what to do about the damage to your vehicle. Generally, there are two possible outcomes on a vehicle damage claim: #1 Your vehicle is fixable and can be repaired #2 Your vehicle
Read MoreEstado de Inmigración: No importa cuando no tiene en la culpa
Estado de Inmigración: No importa cuando no tiene en la culpa Austin, Texas es una ciudad en crecimiento. Usted lo ve cada vez que conduce por la Interestatal 35 o Loop 1. Mucha gente se muda a Austin todos los días de todo el mundo, añadiendo a la hermosa diversidad de Austin. La comunidad de
Read MoreTexting while driving
In today’s world, nearly everyone has a smart phone. While the rise in popularity and availability of smart phones has connected the world like no other time in history, unfortunately it is not without its negative side effects. An obvious negative effect is that people can become glued to their devices and overly reliant. Whether
Read MoreDangerous Intersections in Austin
Last week I wrote about the two most dangerous intersections in Austin, TX. There are still two more to discuss. The third most dangerous intersection in all of Austin, according to the Austin City Council, is the intersection of Lamar Blvd. and Parmer Lane. The intersection of Lamar Blvd. and Parmer lane has a lot
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