Should You Get an Attorney After a Car Accident in Texas? If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering whether you should hire an attorney to handle your claim. The answer depends on the specifics of your case, but in many situations, hiring an attorney can help you recover more and … Read more
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 … Read more
Can you fire your personal injury lawyer? It’s not uncommon for us to get a call from someone who wants to fire their lawyer. Perhaps they’ve found the law firm is slow to respond, or perhaps the lawyer is completely unresponsive. It may be the lawyer hasn’t helped them get into treatment. Or perhaps they … Read more
10 Critical Questions About Asset Division in Texas Divorce When facing divorce in Texas, understanding how your assets will be divided can mean the difference between financial security and hardship. Here are the 10 most critical questions you need to ask about asset division in divorce Texas, followed by a comprehensive explanation of each. 1. … Read more
Auto Accidents in Texas: How to Find Information and Help When you hear that a loved one has been in an auto accident, a flood of emotions can overwhelm you—fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. You want answers, and you want them fast. At Varghese Summersett, we understand the urgency of getting accurate information and legal support … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
What is a Third Degree Felony Texas? Felonies are categorized as four types in Texas. These are State Jail Felony, Third Degree Felony, Second Degree Felony, and First Degree Felony. What is a Third Degree Felony? A Third Degree Felony is defined in Penal Code Section 12.34 and is the second lowest level of felony … Read more
Uncontested Divorce in Texas: A Complete Guide Ending a marriage is never easy, but some paths forward are smoother than others. At Varghese Summersett, we’ve helped numerous Texas couples navigate the divorce process, and we’ve found that an uncontested divorce is sometimes he most straightforward route to starting a new chapter in life. This comprehensive … Read more
