An accidental drowning or swimming pool injury can happen suddenly and without warning. That’s why in this blog post, our experienced Dallas premises liability lawyers explore the legal implications surrounding swimming pool accidents in Texas, including: – the responsibilities of pool owners, – the potential for compensation through personal injury claims, and – how families […]
When learning about personal injury law, you’ll often hear the phrases “reasonable person standard” and “reasonable care.” These terms are more than just legal jargon—they’re key to understanding how responsibility is determined in various situations in Texas accident cases. To make sense of these concepts, let’s break them down in a way that’s easy to […]
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was making a delivery at a grocery store and was injured by a faulty door.
Type of Case: Work Injury Summary: Our client suffered a work injury while working at a warehouse
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client suffered a slip and fall injury from a hotel’s leaking roof.
Drunk driving is responsible for a large and growing number of car accidents resulting in catastrophic car accident injuries and fatal auto accidents in Texas. In fact, Dallas is one of only four cities in Texas with over 1,000 alcohol-related crashes and injuries annually. In 2022, TxDOT reported the majority of alcohol-related crashes occurred in […]
Most drivers in Texas never fully recognize the impact of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on their daily commutes. However, this governmental organization plays a tremendous role in Texas’s thriving economy and roadway safety. This agency is crucial in establishing standards that keep you safe and preventing trucking accidents in Texas. Below, the […]
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client suffered a injuries from a slip and fall accident at a big box retailer.
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: A revolving door at grocery store malfunctioned and hit our client as she was entering the store.
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you might be wondering what compensation you could be eligible to recover. Texas law allows for several types of personal injury damages for your physical, financial, and emotional losses after an incident. With guidance from a skilled personal injury attorney at Wolf Law PLLC, you […]
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was injured when they slipped and fell at a restaurant.
Type of Case: Personal Injury Summary: Our client suffered an injury from shopping carts that were not properly put away.
Slips and falls are among the most common causes of injury in the United States. The dangers of these types of accidents can slip most people’s minds until they take a fall, and their lives and families are affected by these catastrophic accidents. Many might not realize how costly slip and fall accidents can be. […]
Type of Case: Car Accident Summary: Our client was injured in a car accident.
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was injured when they tripped and fell at a grocery store.
Injuries suffered from car accidents can range from minor to severe. If you suspect you have been injured in a car accident, it is important to be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Injuries are not always immediately apparent. Car accidents can cause internal damage that may worsen without medical intervention. In […]
Type of Case: Car Accident Summary: Our client was injured in a car accident in Dallas.
Type of Case: Premises Liability Summary: Our client was injured after she tripped and fell at a church.
When you suffer a personal injury, your first priority should be on recovery, whether that entails hospitalizations, procedures, physical therapy, or just time to heal. It is important not to delay if you plan on filing a personal injury claim to receive compensation for your injuries. Each state’s laws lay out a statute of limitations […]
Driving with aggression means something more than not paying attention or using poor judgment. These types of drivers often intend harm, or at the very least, they can know harm might occur and not care. Aggressive driving is especially dangerous because the consequences are not a deterrent to the behavior. Aggressive driving may be a […]
To pursue compensation in a personal injury case, the victim must demonstrate how their injuries were caused by someone else’s negligent actions. They must collect and present evidence showing how the other party failed to meet the standard of care that other reasonable individuals would have practiced in a comparable situation. It’s vital that you […]
Texas law does not prohibit wearing headphones while driving, and neither does Dallas city ordinances. While Texas law has deemed certain activities too distracting to be done while driving a motor vehicle, wearing headphones is not one of them. While, you can legally drive while wearing headphones in Dallas, that doesn’t mean a driver wearing […]
Type of Case: Negligent Security Summary: Client was patronizing local nightclub when a fight broke out and multiple people were shot and injured. Local nightclub and owners along with the landlord of the nightclub premises were sued. Case resolved for $285,000.
Most things are just bigger in Texas. In addition to covering the most ground in the lower 48 and having the most miles of roadway, Texas leads the nation in the commercial trucking industry. With more commercial trucks on its roads, it is not surprising that Texas is also the leader in accidents involving commercial […]
In Texas, you have the right to recover compensation from someone who injured you in a car accident, but you must act quickly to file legal action. The statute of limitations requires you to file your lawsuit within a specific timeframe or risk losing your opportunity. These laws give victims a chance at justice while […]
How to Determine Liability for an Elevator Accident Elevator accidents can occur in the home, on the job, or going about town. Landowners, manufacturers, employers, and business owners may all be liable for elevator accidents. If they do not, they may be at fault under premises liability law. In Texas, landowners or occupiers must keep […]
For anyone who has been in a car accident, they may say that it felt serious. For many, this is true. A car accident can be a horrifying and even traumatic experience that results in emotional distress and physical injury. As for what constitutes a “serious” car accident, the answer that is hard to give […]
In Texas, the law recognizes the tremendous emotional and financial toll of a loved one’s wrongful death. Certain surviving family members may be able to seek compensation for their losses, also known as damages, by filing a personal injury lawsuit. To recover wrongful death damages from the negligent party, you must successfully show the elements […]
Understanding the difference between licensees, invitees, and trespassers is crucial for both property owners and visitors, as it dictates the level of care owed by the property owner and the rights of the visitor. In legal terms, these classifications can significantly influence the outcome of a premises liability claim. In this blog post, we will […]
When you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence and face the financial consequences that come with that injury, it is natural to want to collect compensation for your damages as quickly as possible. Your medical bills stack up, and your income goes down because of missed time at work. If you cannot recover […]
Car accidents are often avoidable incidents that turn a family’s world upside down. The impacts are felt for weeks and months after a crash; and some car accidents change lives forever. Collin County has been rocked by a growth in the number of fatal car accidents, leaving devastation in their wake. Collin County has had […]
Running errands, shopping at your favorite stores, or enjoying your day out in Texas should be carefree, with no harm done. The last thought in many people’s minds is what to do if you slip and fall in a store. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of slipping and falling in Texas, it is […]
Enjoying a large public gathering usually means a time of fun, music, shopping, or sports. However, when hundreds or thousands of people are packed together in one place, a crowd surge can bring injury and even death. The real dangers of crowd surges may surprise you, and if you have been hurt in one, you […]
Texas law does not specify any particular type of warning – such as a wet sign – as necessary for a store to use to warn customers of a wet floor. What the law does require is that stores keep their premises free of unreasonable risks. Reasonable Care for Premises Liability Exposure Stores and other […]
Whether or not you can file a civil lawsuit against a nightclub for your injuries will depend on multiple factors. It is more than likely that suing a night club will involve asserting premises liability claims against the parties who own, manage, or lease the property. It can be important to determine whether a person […]
When you are injured in a store, the store may be liable and you may be able to name multiple entities as defendants in a civil lawsuit. The facts and circumstances of each case are unique, and these will determine how the case is litigated. In the State of Texas, property owners may be liable […]
When a customer is injured in a store, the establishment and the circumstances surrounding the injury will be investigated to determine liability. Commercial businesses are bound by a legal obligation to provide an environment that is safe for their customers and others who enter their establishments. After an injury in a store, the circumstances, and […]
Going to work should not hurt. Even if you do not completely love your job, you deserve to work in a safe environment and earn paychecks, not accrue medical bills. As an employee, you have rights. And if you are hurt on the job, you have injury at work rights to seek compensation. That said, […]
Dealing with an insurance company is the starting place when making a car accident injury claim. An injured person’s own insurance company may provide some benefits, but the insurance companies representing the liable parties will be the primary sources of compensation. When it comes to talking to an insurance company representative about your injury claim, […]
It can feel like a daunting choice to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. After everything you go through following an injury, considering legal action is often too overwhelming, so you put the decision off, resolving to think about it another day. Waiting to file a personal injury lawsuit is never the best option, […]
Being involved in a car crash on the highways surrounding the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex could just make you late for work, or it could put you in the hospital with major injuries. Chances are high that you will be involved in a Dallas highway accident, and so you need to know the next steps to […]
Most amusement parks have guests sign waiver forms removing liability from the amusement park if guests are injured. So, when amusement park accidents happen in Texas, and produce serious injuries or even wrongful death, what happens? Did the waiver destroy any opportunity to hold the amusement park responsible for the injuries sustained on its property? […]
Passengers who suffer injuries during a Texas car accident can seek monetary compensation for their damages. It does not matter which party was responsible for causing the car accident. You can still seek financial compensation for your injuries even if the driver of the car you were in caused the crash. You can seek compensation […]
Costco, like other big-box retail stores, is a huge warehouse with lots of people coming and going. The parking lot is a chaos of cars, people, and overflowing carts. Inside, there are about 150,000 square feet of floor space, with merchandise often stacked high on pallets. People are trying to maneuver giant carts loaded with […]
Every day, people find themselves in rough situations facing an assailant preparing to attack them. Local law enforcement officials’ role is to solve criminal wrongdoing and apprehend criminal assailants. However, who is held responsible for preventing or deterring such conduct? Even though an attacker can be held criminally liable for their actions, that fact does […]
If you were injured in a Walmart because there should have been a “clean up on aisle 9” that did not occur or, because they failed to properly warn customers of hazards, you could be entitled to damages. This article will cover everything you need to know about Walmart slip and fall claims. Understanding When […]
When you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault, there are crucial steps you should take in order to ensure you recover the compensation you deserve and to hold the liable party or parties accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Here are some of the most critical steps […]
I’d like to thank Julie Wolf for taking my case after I was dropped by a large firm. She settled my case in less than a year, she kept me updated, she kept me informed, and her assistant Denise was excellent at emailing me and keeping me updated. I would recommend her to anyone involved […]
If you get rear-ended while stopped on a Texas road, remaining calm and promptly calling for assistance is the most important first step. Start by checking yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for injuries and calling 911 immediately if anyone is hurt. Regardless of whether or not anyone is hurt, it is essential to […]
When someone has a slip and fall accident on the property of another, the circumstances leading to the incident must be analyzed to determine whether the property owner should have done more to protect the person injured. A property owner who fails to use reasonable care to eliminate hazards that could cause an unsuspecting person […]
Welding is an essential and demanding activity in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. It requires a combination of skills, experience, and proper equipment to be performed safely. Welding accidents can lead to severe injury or death despite taking the necessary precautions and using appropriate protective measures. The physical, emotional, and financial toll a welding accident […]
Thousands of people are hospitalized yearly because of slipping or tripping hazards. Often, these premises liability accidents are preventable. In most situations, it is possible to file a trip-and-fall or slip-and-fall lawsuit to collect compensation for damages. It is important to speak with a personal injury lawyer with experience successfully handling slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accident […]
It’s been a long fight, but with this team on my side, worth every minute. Wolf Law is the team to have on your side. 5 out of 5 stars. A. Beezy
Julie Wolf and Wolf Law fought hard for me when nobody else would. Ms. Wolf took an almost impossible case and got me a great settlement. I actually had another lawyer that dropped my case and Ms. Wolf agreed to fight for me. She had great correspondence and always explained everything to me. I would […]
The Texas Transportation Code gives pedestrians the right of way in various traffic situations, and vehicles must yield to pedestrians in the following 5 circumstances: A pedestrian facing a green light in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk A pedestrian crossing a roadway facing a ‘walk’ signal A pedestrian in a crosswalk with no traffic […]
The severity of a personal injury has a direct impact on how substantially it affects a person’s life. The disruption an injury causes – both currently and in the future – is part of the damage that can be compensated. Valuing the damage involves a combination of assessing the severity of the injury and the […]
I had the privilege of working with Julie Wolf over the last couple of years and she went to bat for me on a tough case and was able to settle it even tough I thought it was a long shot. She’s a tough attorney but she is very approachable and friendly. She always made […]
Steps To Take After a Texas Slip and Fall Accident at Work Your employer or the jobsite owner will have potentially many sophisticated lawyers ready to begin work on the case immediately following a workplace accident. This army of trained professionals trying to save money will also include huge insurance companies with policy dollars on […]
Summary: Lawsuit was brought against a bar for an assault by its employees on the Plaintiff.
Car accidents resulting in head injuries can have an impact that can complicate every aspect of a victim’s life. They can be physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially traumatic. Julie Wolf understands this, and her firm is here to hold the accountable parties responsible so that you can obtain the financial compensation it takes to relieve […]
I have had awesome experience with Wolf Law, PLLC. When I got discouraged about my incident, you all made the situation feel at ease. I would highly recommend you to anyone I know. Thanks for being in my corner. Vonsheila Raglin
Texas Wrongful Death Act Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, also known as the Texas Wrongful Death Act, allows certain family members to sue for damages when a loved one is killed by the actions or inaction of another. If the death was caused by a wrongful act, carelessness, unskillfulness, neglect, […]
Common types of truck accident injuries include: Amputation Back injuries Broken bones Burn injuries Head injuries Internal injuries Lacerations Neck injuries Paralysis Spinal cord injuries Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Truck Accident Statistics In 2020, 4,842 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, a 33 percent increase since 2011. That translated into 4,965 deaths in […]
Most of us visit grocery stores to purchase items we need. For a variety of reasons, slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are common in these retail establishments. For example, a shopper might slip on a puddle of water from a leaking freezer unit. Spilled liquids are just one of the common causes […]
With a location as frequented as the workplace, a high degree of safety is required. Dangers to in work environments are abundant and must be identified. Those that have gone unrecognized or ignored have caused serious consequences for many workers across the country. Despite employers’ claims about creating safe work conditions for their employees, many […]
In most modern cars, occupants are comparatively well protected from side impacts (or T-bone accidents) from compact cars. People within the impacted car are more likely to sustain serious head and chest injuries if the impacting vehicle has a higher front configuration, like many SUVs or trucks, unless head-protecting side airbags are present. Since T-bone incidents can […]
Type of Case: Auto Accident with Surgery Summary: Auto collision where client sustained an injury to his neck and had to undergo surgery.
Type of Case: Wrongful Death Summary: Children of the deceased brought suit against several vehicles and a trucking company and its driver for the death of their father.
Type of Case: Work Injury Non-Subscriber Summary: Employee injured while on the job working for a national large retailer. Sustained disabling injuries to his knee. Employer denied the claim.
Summary: Lawsuit filed against a large retail pharmacy for injuries sustained as a result of a trip and fall over uneven carpet inside the pharmacy location. Client sustained injuries to her knees and back and underwent multiple surgeries.
Summary: Lawsuit was brought against large retailer for a slip and fall on liquid on the floor.