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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: If a police officer pull a muscle in your arm doing arrest can you sue him and the police department

I was arrested and the police officer pull me arm hard and pull a muscle in my arms

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Feb 7, 2019

The short answer is, Yes, you can bring a claim. These claims are very difficult to prove, however, so you will need to be sure to have corroborating evidence to support your allegation. Additionally, these claims are very expensive to pursue, so your damages need to warrant a substantial... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Texas on
Q: Would I still have a case?how much time do I have before I can no longer try for a case?

My injury happened at a hospital. I was left unattended and blacked out and hit my head.i never received medical attention due to the fact I have no insurance and no money.this happened almost a year ago.how would I proceed in making a claim ?

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Feb 4, 2019

I am very sorry to hear about what happened to you. Assuming this happened in Texas, you would have up to two years from the date of the incident to bring a negligence claim against the hospital or responsible medical care providers. You should know that these cases can be very complicated.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Intervention into a theft and fraud claim.

BACKGROUND

3-4 YEARS AGO, A PERSON WHO SHARED INTIMACY AND TRUST WITH ME SCAMMED MONEY FROM MY FAMILY ON MY BEHALF TOTALING IT TO BE $20K. By the time i know about this the scammer vanishes leaving no evidence.

NOW WHAT ? - I FIND THE SCAMMER HAS BEEN SUED BY AN ANOTHER PARTY for... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Jan 30, 2019

The situation you describe seems pretty complicated. I would need to know a lot more before I could advise you appropriately on what your best course of action is. But, I can tell you that if you have a legitimate claim to money that is being held in reference to another lawsuit, you can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: My question is my ex-business partner and I before our business got going good we opened a mutual personal bank acct.

At my bank I had two personal active bank accts one in just my name, and one in my name and my mothers name After my bus. partner and I opened our acct. he started helping himself to my two personal bank accts He made telephone transfers 20K worth. Drawing money out of my personal accts. and... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Jan 15, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about this happening to you. While this is not the type of law we practice, I would encourage you to contact the State Bar Lawyer Referral Service and ask for a business litigation attorney. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: If i'm off from 1 job for an injury, can i work second job with injury restrictions

Injured at 1 job, they don't carry workers comp insurance but are paying medical bills but won't let me work with my medical restrictions. I have a second job that i can work with my medical restrictions. Are there repercussions for working my second job either for me or my second employer?

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Jan 14, 2019

There is nothing legally keeping you from working your second job that can be done with restricted or limited duty. But, you should be extremely careful so that you do not aggravate your injury, which the defense will use to argue they should not have to be responsible for treatment after that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I bought a car from a used car lot that sales highend cars. I bought a 2008 honda civic. The car had no fuse to the

Airbags. They never let me know this or that it had a recall on it for the airbags. It somehow passed inspection though. Anyway my girlfriend and myself were both injured. The insurance people wont call me back. 2 honda dealers said it should be totaled and anther gave an initial estemate alot... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Jan 7, 2019

You have a potential claim for your injuries. It will be important to not lose possession or access to the vehicle. If you would like our help, please call our office at 512-888-9999 for guidance.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I am not a lawyer. How/where can I research specific civil case records heard in Harris County, TX District Courts?

I am trying to find research previous cases that have been heard in Harris County District Civil Courts (civil sexual assault cases and civil cases in which school districts were sued - two separate kinds of cases). I do not know where I can find this. If I have to go down to the courthouse, I... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Dec 21, 2018

Harris County has a searchable electronic docket, however, there are only certain ways to search. Go to the court’s website and/or call the clerk and they may be able to help. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Why is a a trial date set in a personal injury lawsuit, if they’ve been offered policy limits?

I have no assets, liability is not an issue, there were no serious injuries, so I’m a little confused as to why they choose to continue on with this. I’ve said since day one, the accident was my fault, she was not seriously injured, yet she chooses to get a lawyer and go on with this nonsense,... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Dec 17, 2018

If your insurance carrier was presented a "Stowers" demand for an amount within your policy limits and they failed to respond before the deadline, then the claimant can still proceed forward to try to get a verdict in excess of the policy limits. That would be one reason they set a trail... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: If I was injured in a hit and run accident, is my only hope for compensation of my medical bills via my own insurance or

is there some other way to figure out the identity of that driver and bring them to justice?

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Nov 26, 2018

It would depend on what information is available? Do you have a license plate? A description of the car and driver? Identifying the driver who ran into you would provide you a potential remedy other than your own UM/UIM coverage. If you are significantly injured, you might be able to also... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: My husband and I are looking for a attorney that handles workers comp disability cases. Also someone who handles medical

We have several issue with workman comp/disability. If we could speak with someone about it because it's too long to explain the case,. We have all the paperwork from his case. After 3 years fighting we won his case. We had a lawyer that only took his money did nothing for us we fired him an... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Nov 21, 2018

Hello!

If you are still needing assistance please call (512) 220-1800 and we would be more than happy to help you out!

I hope to hear from you soon!

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: If I slipped and fell due to a puddle of water in a grocery store, can the store argue I was partially to blame because

I was texting while walking and too distracted to see the puddle as a way to get around paying for my medical bills?

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Nov 13, 2018

I’m so sorry you were injured as a result of someone else’s fault. Premises liability cases (also known as “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” cases) occur too often in Texas grocery stores. The grocery stores and their attorneys may try to allege that you share some fault in the... View More

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9 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: My son was killed by a semitruck driver who was on the job when he ran a stoplight. Do I sue the driver, the truck's

owner, or the truck company the driver worked for? Can I sue all three?

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Oct 29, 2018

Yes, you can sue all three. Often times, when an 18-wheeler is involved, there are different people and/or entities that own the rig, own the trailer, operate the rig, and drive the rig. All of these people/entities are potential defendants depending on the facts. Additionally, depending on the... View More

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