Dallas Legal Blog

While most company owners hope that interactions with outside parties go well, they understand that disputes could arise. Of course, they often set out with the intention of having new business relationships go well, especially if a company is hired by another company to perform certain duties. Unfortunately, if the hired company does not receive its proper compensation, commercial litigation could result.

Texas readers may be interested in a case involving such an issue in a nearby state. According to reports, a construction company was hired by another company to make repairs to a mall that had suffered damage after a vehicle backed into the building. The total cost of the repairs reached approximately $34,600. However, the company associated with the mall has apparently not paid the construction company even though the project was completed a year ago.

Texas doctors and other medical professionals have a lot to handle on the job. They literally have patients' lives in their hands, and they know that a mistake could have devastating results. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and even when they don't, patients could file medical malpractice claims if they feel they did not receive the proper standard of care.

Of course, medical professionals accused of malpractice have the right to defend against such claims. Often, a defense can start with determining whether a patient actually has a valid reason to file a claim. For instance, the patient filing the claim must have had a doctor-patient relationship with the person sued. If the alleged error or other mishap did not happen in the course of the patient's treatment, it is likely not a valid claim.

Happy employees can often help companies perform better. Of course, not all employees are going to feel entirely pleased with their positions, and some who are displeased may not be employees at all. In some cases, independent contractors may feel that the companies for which they work have misclassified them, and commercial litigation could ensue.

Texas readers may be interested in a class-action lawsuit currently underway in another state. According to reports, over 8,000 Amazon Flex delivery drivers are involved in the suit against the online retail company. The drivers, who make deliveries for orders made to Amazon, are considered independent contractors, and as a result, they must provide their own vehicles as well as pay for gas, insurance and phone services necessary to perform their duties. They believe that they have been misclassified and do not receive the benefits of employees.

Accidents happen every day. In particular, accidents that happen on roadways are a regular occurrence, and often, someone ends up to blame for serious or fatal injuries. Of course, if a driver is considered to have caused such injuries, it may be wise to look into insurance defense options in the event that claims come against that person or even a company if a truck driver was involved.

It was recently reported that two consecutive crashes in Texas resulted in the deaths of two people. Apparently, the first crash occurred between a car and a motorcycle. The incident resulted in the motorcyclist being thrown from the motorcycle, and the driver of the car stopped his vehicle to check on the other man. While in the road, both the car driver and the motorcyclist were struck by an 18-wheeler.