The Texas Department of Insurance regulates the insurance industry and takes enforcement actions as necessary to protect the public. However, as an insurance agent, there may be additional consequences: You can be sued by a client for breach of the duties arising out of your business relationship. Both statutory and case law define your legal […]
Though most attorneys are decent, hard-working people, a few bad apples have unfortunately sullied the reputation of the profession in the eyes of many clients. It’s all too common for attorneys to be called “ambulance chasers,” only out to make a quick buck from someone else’s misfortune. In Texas, “ambulance chasing” is known by the […]
Attorneys do their best to avoid malpractice claims, so even the most experienced attorneys often don’t understand the complexities of these cases when presented with them. When it comes to a Texas attorney malpractice claim, plaintiffs aren’t just suing you for the mistake that you’ve allegedly made; they also have to prove that this mistake caused […]
Obtaining professional liability insurance is a part of sound financial planning for any Texas attorney. Even with the best of intentions, an attorney may miss a deadline or inadvertently make a mistake that has a devastating impact on a client’s case. While malpractice insurance can assist in covering some of the losses related to a […]