You’re walking by someone’s house on the way through town, and they have a “Beware of Dog” sign on the door. Unfortunately, they’ve also left their dog in the yard without a fence, so that dog suddenly runs around the corner of the house and comes straight at you,...
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Why you shouldn’t worry about paying for care after a Texas crash
Another driver failed to stop at an intersection or a red light and slammed into you. They are clearly the one at fault, but you are the one who feels worried about what the crash will mean for your future. You may not have health insurance, or maybe you have a...
Can you afford a personal injury attorney?
You’ve been injured in a serious car accident, and you know that the other driver is at fault. They were even cited by the responding officer at the scene for failure to obey basic traffic laws. Given the circumstances, you’d hoped that their insurance company would...
Can I sue the police officer that arrested me for wrongful arrest?
It can be an extremely stressful event when the police arrest you, even under normal circumstances. The situation is much worse when you suspect that the police didn’t have the authority to arrest you, or that the circumstances didn’t justify your arrest. In cases...
When might CCTV surveillance footage be inadmissible in court?
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but it might not mean much in legal proceedings. With thousands of security cameras recording every move we make, at least some video will likely become part of the evidence that prosecutors use in a case. If you have been...
Why do men cause more car accidents than women?
When you look at car accident statistics, one thing that stands out is that men are responsible for causing far more of these accidents than women. This isn’t to say that men or women are better or worse drivers, but just that you can track the results of their...
Attorney Tommy Mingledorff representing client in PPP loan fraud case
Tommy Mingledorff of Mingledorff Law is in Federal Court today regarding his representation of Amir Aqeel, a citizen accused of the largest Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud in history. This matter is being prosecuted by the United States Department of Treasury...
Does remote criminal court hurt my rights?
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted and continues to impact pretty much every part of our lives. We started wearing masks and avoided getting together with large groups. We cut back on actually going into work and even visiting with family members. Now that we have had...
What should I do if I am pulled over for drunk driving?
You look up and see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Maybe you just had a glass of wine with dinner, maybe a few beers while watching the game, but are you drunk? If you are concerned that the officer making the traffic stop could smell alcohol on your...
I think the driver who hit me was intoxicated. What should I do?
Anyone involved in a car accident knows that it is a shocking and frightening experience. It is common to feel surprise at the initial impact, concern that you, those you love, and others may be injured, and frustration when the reality of the financial expenses that...