FAQ: How long do you have to sue after a boat accident?
The statute of limitations for a boating accident is two years from the date of the collision for all adult victims. Similarly, the statute of limitations for children’s medical bills is the same. However, the statute of limitations for minor plaintiffs’ non-economic damages, like pain and suffering and mental anguish, is two years from the
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Spring 2021 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 2021 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 MoreFAQ: Who is liable in a boating accident?
The individual that causes the collision is personally liable for a boating accident. This is more often than not the person driving or operating the boat at the time. However, in some scenarios there may be more than one liable person, such as when someone allows someone else to operate their boat. If there is
Read MoreIconic Local TV Legend Yanni Funk
Here is some recent press from Texas Monthly Magazine. Thanks for the recognition! The Twenty Most Iconic Local TV and Billboard Legends in Texas, Ranked
Read MoreFall 2020 Funk Law Student Scholarship Winner
Caterin Miralda from Santa Clara University School of Law is the winner of the Fall 2020 Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship. Her essay explores why and how she plans to use her law degree to help immigrant youth. My decision for pursuing a career in law was to help marginalized communities get through some
Read MoreFAQ: What are potential defenses in dog bite cases?
There are a couple of defenses that a dog owner has, should their dog bite and injure someone. The first is lack of knowledge as to any vicious propensities that their dog might have and the other is the person who was bitten was in fact a trespasser.
Read MoreFAQ: Can I shoot a dangerous dog?
If you are being attacked by a dangerous dog, you do not have to wait to be bitten in order to defend yourself. You can defend yourself by shooting a dangerous dog, however, Texas law is complicated with this specific incident. Texas law states that you can protect your livestock and other animals from an
Read MoreFAQ: What is the “one bite” rule? Does it apply in Texas?
The “one bite” rule establishes that a person can be held strictly liable for damages caused by an animal known to be dangerous; ie,has bitten once before. Nevertheless, should an animal bite for the first time, then the person that was injured by the animal must prove that the animal was dangerous. If you were
Read MoreFAQ: What should you do if your dog gets bitten by another dog?
Texas is limited to what you can recover should a dog attack your dog. This is due to the Texas Supreme Court ruling that household pets are merely “property.” Thus the damages you can recover are limited to the fair market value of your pet. However, if YOU were injured by a dog that was
Read MoreFAQ: Do I need to see a doctor after a dog bite?
We are not doctors, we are Injury lawyers! Having said that, the risk of infections are high in animal bites so you should at a minimum call your doctor and see if you need to be seen.
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