In rare personal injury cases, punitive damages constitute a large portion of the compensation awarded to a plaintiff. Punitive damages are called “exemplary damages” under Texas law. A Texas jury may award exemplary damages in a personal injury case to punish a defendant for outrageous conduct or extreme negligence and to deter similar behavior in […]
Dallas law firm helps people disabled by arthritis seek disability benefits Kraft & Associates, P.C. is pleased to participate each year in Walk to Cure Arthritis. It is the signature annual fundraising event of the Arthritis Foundation, a national non-profit organization. The 2023 North Texas Walk to Cure Arthritis was held May 20 at Addison […]
An adult who has been fully disabled since he or she was a child may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on a parent’s work record. Social Security also provides benefits to disabled children and adults who have never been able to work for a living. Children younger than age 18 who have […]
If you receive a letter from the Social Security Administration that is labeled “Notice of Award,” it means your application for Social Security disability benefits has been approved. But, if you find it difficult to understand the award letter, you should know that this is not unusual. Social Security award letters can be 20 pages […]
If you have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and serious health problems related to diabetes, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you are no longer able to work. But qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is difficult. Fewer than 40% of applicants obtain benefits with a single application, and only […]
Accidents can happen to people in cars, people riding motorcycles and bicycles, pedestrians crossing a street, and people who slip and fall while shopping. You may be facing a lengthy recovery if your injuries are serious and have a stack of medical bills and a loss of income due to absence from work. If you […]
Torts are the foundation of personal injury law in the United States. At the most basic level, a tort is someone’s action or failure to act that injures or harms someone else. In a tort case, the court’s job is to determine if the person claiming to have sustained the injury or harm should receive […]
As you pursue Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be referred to a doctor to complete a residual functional capacity assessment or RFC. Your residual functional capacity describes your physical and mental capacity to perform in a workplace setting despite limitations caused by your disabling condition. The assessment measures your abilities pertaining to various […]
Getting a license and driving on your own is a rite of passage into adulthood for most Texas teens. But the right to drive also comes with responsibilities. If a teenage driver causes a car accident, they can be held responsible. In Texas, a negligent teen’s parents or legal guardians could also be held liable […]
If you’ve been involved in a rear-end collision, you might have questions about whether the rear driver is always at fault. Are there instances where the front driver could be liable for a rear-end accident? You may have questions about what steps to take to seek compensation for your injuries. These are important questions, and […]
