Author name: Benson Varghese

How Does Modified Comparative Negligence Affect Liability Decisions in Texas? In Texas, liability in personal injury cases revolves around the concept of fault. Texas follows the principle of modified comparative fault in determining how damages are awarded when multiple parties share responsibility for an accident. This blog explores what modified comparative fault means in Texas, how […]

Understanding Age of Consent by State The age of consent is the legal age at which a person is considered mature enough to consent to sexual activity. This age varies from state to state across the United States, typically ranging from 16 to 18 years old. Age of consent laws are essential because they protect

Houston Car Accident Lawyer Answers: Why Are There So Many Fatal Car Accidents in Houston It is too common an experience to watch the news and see another fatality on Houston roadways. Houston’s roads have become increasingly dangerous, with recent statistics painting a troubling picture of traffic safety in Texas’s largest city. If you’re a

Lifetime Protective Orders in Family Law Cases: Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case that highlights the precarious balance between protecting children and preserving parental rights. The case, Stary v. Ethridge (No. 23-0067), challenges the constitutionality of lifetime protective orders issued under a preponderance of evidence