“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.” – General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. On behalf of everyone at the Harris Firm, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Our office will be closed…
With Memorial Day around the corner and some schools out for the summer, it’s a good time to remind you that all children need to be supervised while in the water. Last year, 80 children drowned in Texas. In 2019, that number was 87. According to the Fort Worth Water Drowning Prevention Coalition, parents are…
It’s not easy to discuss accidents involving big rigs since, in many cases, there has been a loss of life or severe bodily injury. Additionally, these types of accidents differ from car accidents when it comes to the law. Truck accidents require an extensive understanding of the law, regulations, and safety rules that govern the…
This morning, several cars were involved in an accident on the North Dallas Tollway at the exit ramp to I-35 in Dallas. The exit ramp was closed while everyone was taken care of, and eventually, cars were towed away. Whether you’re on a busy tollway, highway, or side street, accidents are a part of…
Almost all law firms offer a free consultation to discuss a potential case. It may surprise you to know that during the course of a conversation, an attorney can determine if you have a case and if they are willing to represent you. Most of our work revolves around personal injury (accidents on the road…
Accidents happen every day. Add in some rain, and our DFW first responders are unbelievably busy. This accident took place this morning on Interstate 30 near Interstate 35. The result was typical: a lane was blocked and the backup caused a delay. While that’s not unusual, what we don’t often see are the injuries caused…
From time to time, we post articles regarding scams that target our community. In late March, the Federal Trade Commission issued a notice to all U.S. citizens. A fake COVID vaccine survey is a trick to steal your personal information and your money. Here is how it works: you receive an email or text asking…
Anyone who has lost money on an investment has probably asked this question: was this bad luck or was this investment fraud? Forbes published an article on this very question, and we thought it was worth repeating. While anyone can be the victim of bad timing, a sudden turn of the market, or faulty analysis,…
In Texas, and especially in some of the larger cities, the answer is yes. It’s hard to believe, but during a pandemic year, when many people worked from home, 3,893 people died in automobile crashes. That’s 270 more fatalities than in 2019. Safety experts lay much of the blame on speeding. During 2020, fewer cars…
This fender bender took place in Dallas on I-30 just past 35E. The accident blocked the left lane and the police were kind enough to block their lane to protect the disabled vehicles. At The Harris Firm, we represent accident victims every week. We have a proven track record of representing our clients to recover…