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- Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Banks Charging Excessive Service Fees And Overdraft Charges
- BANK FRAUD PETITION HERE. The Defendants in this case are comprised of banking institutions that make daily, monthly and yearly profits into the billions of dollars, based in large part upon complete and blatant misrepresentations made consciously and systematically to its customer base.
- Bank of America Settles Excessive Overdraft Fee Lawsuit for $410 Million
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- Fighting Fatigue in the Maritime Industry
- 5 Things Your Maritime Employer Will NOT Tell You About the Jones Act
- Oilrig Dangers May Lead to Serious Offshore Injuries
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- What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage and When Does it Apply?
- What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and When Does it Apply?
- The Personal Injury Process En Espanol
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- Sexual Harassment is Harassment or Unwelcome Attention of a Sexual Nature
- Overtime Lawsuits Are On The Rise - For Good Reason
- $26.6 Million in Unpaid Wages and Overtime Returned to New Yorkers Last Year
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- What is the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act And How Does It Apply To My Company/Person?
- Turning the Tables: Doctors Sue Lawyers Over Letters of Protection
- A Litigation Firm Is Often Best Able To Enforce A Contract
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- Everything You’ve Heard About Fossil Fuels May Be Wrong…
- Types Of Oil And Gas Title Opinions
- Consult A Texas Oil And Gas Attorney Before You Sign That Pipeline Easement
Offshore Injuries
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- What Should I Know Before I Hire A Lawyer
- Que Debo De Saber Antes De Contratar Un Abogado?
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- What is life insurance?
- What is a life insurance policy?
- What is a material misrepresentation and can a person be denied payment of a life insurance claim due to material misrepresentation?
Offshore Injuries
- Can injured maritime workers pursue punitive damages in addition to maintenance and cure?
- I slipped and fell on a boat off the Gulf Coast and broke my arm. How do I know if I need an offshore injury lawyer for my maritime accident?
- I had a heart attack while working on a cruise ship. Is my employer still responsible for compensating me?
Catastrophic Injury Claims
- How is a burn claim different from other injury claims?
- Does it matter where I have burned on my body?
- How is disfigurement different from disability?
Pharmaceutical Litigation
- What is Avandia?
- What are the side effects of Avandia?
- Who is liable for harm suffered from prescription drugs?
Medical Malpractice
- What laws govern nursing homes?
- Are pharmacists liable for medical malpractice?
- Why do I have to have an expert establish that I was harmed?
Rare Coin Fraud
FLSA (Overtime) Claims
- Am I entitled to pay for unused vacation days?
- What is the Fair Labor Standards Act or FSLA?
- When is overtime pay due?
Commercial Debt Collection
- Can’t my regular attorney, or in-house attorney, negotiate my settlement for me?
- If I bring a lawsuit, won’t I damage my reputation in the industry?
- Cases like this are expensive, what if my company can’t afford to pay attorney’s fees?
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- How does the my County’s Appraisal District know whether I own my minerals?
- What are the duties of an oil or gas company under an oil and gas lease?
- Can I break an existing oil and gas lease?
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- Avoid Potential Business Disputes With a Buyout Agreement
- Why is a Company’s Trademark so Valuable?
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- Know Your Legal Rights Under the Uniform Commercial Code Regarding Commercial Sales Disputes
- Tortious Interference in Texas Business Relationships
- Damages and Remedies Available in Texas Breach of Contract Cases
- Offshore Injuries
- Injured Seamen Are Allowed to Seek Punitive Damages Under Maritime Law
- Fatigue Increases Human Error Leading to Maritime Accidents
- One Important Decision May Impact Your Maritime Case
- Why Isn’t Your Maritime Employer Upfront About the Jones Act?
- Search and Rescue Operations Continue After Vessel Collision Off Mississippi Gulf Coast
- Mistakes to Avoid After a Texas Maritime Injury
- Crewmembers May Be Compensated After Offshore Injuries Even When Their Employers Were Not at Fault
- Maritime Accidents May Lead to Serious Head Injuries
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- Insurance Litigation: Property Claims
- Insurance Litigation: Medical & Life Insurance Claims
- Bank Fraud Claims
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- Rare Coin Fraud
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- Collect Outstanding Debt with the Help of a Texas Business Litigation Lawyer
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- What Every Business Owner Needs to Know When Facing a Partnership Dispute in Texas
- Ten Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Litigation Attorney
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- Does Commercial Litigation Apply to Small Businesses?
- How to Discover Information about Prior Similar Claims
- What Every Business Owner Should Know About Commercial Litigation
- Bank Fraud Claims
- Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Banks Charging Excessive Service Fees And Overdraft Charges
- BANK FRAUD PETITION HERE. The Defendants in this case are comprised of banking institutions that make daily, monthly and yearly profits into the billions of dollars, based in large part upon complete and blatant misrepresentations made consciously and systematically to its customer base.
- Bank of America Settles Excessive Overdraft Fee Lawsuit for $410 Million
- Several Ways to Prevent Overdraft Fees From Happening
- Offshore Injuries
- Fighting Fatigue in the Maritime Industry
- 5 Things Your Maritime Employer Will NOT Tell You About the Jones Act
- Oilrig Dangers May Lead to Serious Offshore Injuries
- Back and Neck Offshore Injuries May Be Covered Under the Jones Act
- Rescuers Honored For Saving Gulf Oil Rig Workers
- U.S. Hosts Offshore Safety Symposium
- Timeline: Gulf Oil Spill Lasted Three Months
- BP Well Leader Expressed Concern About Firing Before Spill
- Entergy Gulf States Inc. v. Summers - A Huge Win For Property Owners At The Cost Of Workers
- Transocean Executives Get Bonuses, Despite Massive Gulf Spill - Company Lauds 'Best Year In Safety'
- Who is covered under the Jones Act?
- Recent Unpublished Case Information
- The Jones Act and How it Applies to Seamen
- Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
- Death on the High Seas Act
- Offshore Glossary
- Catastrophic Injury Claims
- What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage and When Does it Apply?
- What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and When Does it Apply?
- The Personal Injury Process En Espanol
- Burn Injury Victims - The Voss Law Firm, P.C. Helps Families Of Victims Who Have Been Burned By The Negligence Of A Negligent Party
- Spinal Pain - Is Surgery Always Necessary?
- Has Someone You Know Been Critically Injured In A Serious Car Wreck?
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- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Is A Complex Injury With A Broad Spectrum Of Symptoms
- Serious Car Wreck - What I Need To Know
- Wrongful Death Consultations With A Counselor Of Law
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- The Voss Law Firm Takes Special Pride In Helping Families Through The Agony Of Dealing With A Drunk Driving Crash
- Bicycle Accidents Deserve Representation From An Attorney With Special Knowledge
- Victims Of A Plane Crash Deserve The Very Best Representation In Their Claims Against The Carrier
- Statistically, Private Jets Are Some Of The Most Dangerous Forms Of Long Distance Travel - And When An Accident Occurs Victims Need Experienced Aviation Attorneys
- Air-Ambulance Have The Worst Fatal Crash Record In Aviation - And The Crews Are Most Likely To Be Injured
- Helicopters Involved In Tourism, Sightseeing Or Special Uses (Such As The Fish and Game) All Have The Potential For Accidents
- Personal Plane Pilots Are Some Of The Most Intelligent People In The World, But Mistakes Happen
- Don't Let Your Vacation Turn Into A Nightmare
- Choosing the Right Attorney
- What exactly is a Trucking Accident Under the Law?
- An Overview of Highways and Motor Vehicles Law: An Overview
- What Exactly is Personal Injury?
- Hard Work: Hard Injuries - Construction Injuries
- The Personal Injury Process
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- What is the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act And How Does It Apply To My Company/Person?
- Turning the Tables: Doctors Sue Lawyers Over Letters of Protection
- A Litigation Firm Is Often Best Able To Enforce A Contract
- Commercial Debt Collection: David vs. Goliath
- Don't Get Caught Up In Some of These Common Pitfalls in Commercial Debt Collection
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- Everything You’ve Heard About Fossil Fuels May Be Wrong…
- Types Of Oil And Gas Title Opinions
- Consult A Texas Oil And Gas Attorney Before You Sign That Pipeline Easement
- What Exactly Is A Farmout Agreement And What Do I Need To Know?
- What Is A Pooling Agreement And How Can I Know If My Property Is Getting The Royalties It Deserves?
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- Commercial and Business Litigation
How Can I Part Ways With a Minority Shareholder Without a Legal Business Dispute?
- How do I know if I'm included in a class action business litigation lawsuit?
- One of my business partners wants out of the company, and I don't have the money to buy him out. What are my options?
- What is the FDCPA and does it apply to my claim?
- How much does it cost for you to review my contract?
- How can a lawyer help with a contract dispute?
- What is commercial litigation?
- What are examples of commercial litigation topics?
- What law governs commercial litigation disputes?
- When is commercial litigation necessary?
- How much does it cost to hire an experienced commercial litigation attorney such as Bill Voss and The Voss Law Firm?
- How long does a commercial litigation lawsuit last?
- If my business is in Texas, but the defendant is in California (or any other state), where should a lawsuit be filed?
- What is the difference between commercial litigation and other types of litigation?
- What are the time limits for filing a commercial litigation lawsuit?
- Insurance Litigation: Medical & Life Insurance Claims
- What is life insurance?
- What is a life insurance policy?
- What is a material misrepresentation and can a person be denied payment of a life insurance claim due to material misrepresentation?
- Should I accept a settlement from the insurance company?
- Can a life insurance company really delay or deny my claim?
- How long does my life insurance company have to pay on my claim?
- If another person is claiming to be the beneficiary of the policy which is supposed to go to me, what should I do?
- I have an Accidental Death Policy (ADP), and my claim has been denied. What should I do?
- What should I do if my claim is denied?
- Offshore Injuries
- Can injured maritime workers pursue punitive damages in addition to maintenance and cure?
- I slipped and fell on a boat off the Gulf Coast and broke my arm. How do I know if I need an offshore injury lawyer for my maritime accident?
- I had a heart attack while working on a cruise ship. Is my employer still responsible for compensating me?
- Will a previous injury affect my ability to recover maintenance and cure?
- What are some critical things I need to know about an offshore injury?
- How long do I have to file my maritime injury claim?
- What is maximum medical improvement or MMI?
- After a maritime injury, can I choose my physician or am I required to see only company-approved doctors?
- Should I agree to a recorded statement after my offshore injury?
- Can I get compensation for a neck injury that occurred while working offshore?
- What is maintenance?
- What is cure?
- Who pays for my medical bills after an offshore accident?
- Will I be black-balled if I file a claim?
- What is my case worth?
- Should I sign papers or give a recorded statement after I have been injured offshore?
- What are a seaman's rights after a maritime injury off the Gulf Coast?
- What is admiralty or maritime law?
- Does admiralty or maritime law apply to oilfield workers?
- What is the Jones Act?
- How does the Jones Act differ from workers’ comp?
- Does the Jones Act cover occupational illness, cumulative trauma, or repetitive stress injuries?
- What is unseaworthiness?
- What should I do if someone in my family has been injured in an offshore accident?
- Catastrophic Injury Claims
- How is a burn claim different from other injury claims?
- Does it matter where I have burned on my body?
- How is disfigurement different from disability?
- What are the risks of spine surgery?
- Why are spine injuries different from other types of injuries?
- My spine didn't hurt right after the accident but now a few days have gone by and I am in a lot of pain. Is that common?
- What is an LOP, or "Letter of Protection"?
- How do I know if I have a have a good car accident claim?
- My car was just scratched, but I am in serious pain — do I have a claim?
- My back hurts, but I don’t believe in chiropractors, is there anyone else I can see?
- What if the death certificate lists the wrong cause of death?
- A family member died because of the negligence of someone else - Do I need to hire a lawyer if there is life insurance?
- My father passed away in an accident and my sister already got a lawyer, do I have to use her lawyer?
- My friend or family member is insisting I see a certain lawyer, should I listen to my friend?
- I didn’t go to the doctor right away, but I’m not getting any better, is it too late?
- I’ve been fighting with the adjuster for over a year, should I just give up and take their last offer?
- Why do I need an attorney’s help with my personal injury claim?
- How long does a personal injury claim take?
- I need medical care badly, but I don’t have health insurance, what can I do?
- What do you mean by "personal injury"? What sorts of cases does this include?
- Pharmaceutical Litigation
- What is Avandia?
- What are the side effects of Avandia?
- Who is liable for harm suffered from prescription drugs?
- I have been taking a drug that was not prescribed by a physician; do I still have a possible legal remedy for injuries suffered from these drugs?
- What is a class action lawsuit?
- Is anything being done to warn consumers about the possible dangers of taking prescription drugs?
- What is an "off-label" drug?
- Why would anyone use a drug for any reason other than what it was intended?
- What are the most common uses of off label drugs?
- What should I do if my doctor prescribes a drug for off label use?
- Medical Malpractice
- What laws govern nursing homes?
- Are pharmacists liable for medical malpractice?
- Why do I have to have an expert establish that I was harmed?
- Why do most attorneys turn down malpractice cases?
- What's the medical malpractice "standard of care"?
- What is the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice suit?
- What is "subrogation"?
- What is "informed consent" and how does it effect my potential case?
- What is "contributory negligence"?
- What is a normal settlement amount?
- What expenses are generally paid by a settlement for a malpractice case?
- Is a misdiagnosis malpractice?
- How do I obtain my medical records?
- How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
- How can I find out if a doctor has been previously been sued for malpractice?
- How can I afford to hire your law firm to represent me in my medical malpractice case?
- Do most medical malpractice cases go to trial?
- Can you sue for what might have happened?
- Can you file malpractice against someone other than a doctor?
- Can I sue my doctor for releasing my records to my employer?
- Are nursing home cases considered malpractice?
- FLSA (Overtime) Claims
- Am I entitled to pay for unused vacation days?
- What is the Fair Labor Standards Act or FSLA?
- When is overtime pay due?
- How many hours per day or per week can an employee work?
- How many hours is full-time employment? How many hours is part-time employment?
- When can an employee’s scheduled hours of work be changed?
- When is double time due?
- Is extra pay required for weekend or night work?
- What does FLSA stand for?
- What disputes does employment litigation cover?
- What should I do if my employer is making me work overtime and not paying me for the amount of time I am working?
- Commercial Debt Collection
- Can’t my regular attorney, or in-house attorney, negotiate my settlement for me?
- If I bring a lawsuit, won’t I damage my reputation in the industry?
- Cases like this are expensive, what if my company can’t afford to pay attorney’s fees?
- I am a business creditor located outside Texas, but within the United States. How can I pursue a Texas debtor for unpaid invoices, breach of contract, or other business/commercial claims?
- What is the length of time for a typical collection case from inception to conclusion?
- Can you describe the basic steps which are involved in the litigation process in Texas?
- I have a judgment against a Texas business, but it appears that the business is no longer operational. Is it still possible for me to recover on my judgment?
- Is it possible to quickly resolve a claim without the time and expense of litigation?
- Does The Voss Law Firm, P.C. handle cases throughout the entire state of Texas, and throughout the nation?
- I am a business creditor located outside of the United States. How can I pursue a debtor for unpaid invoices, breach of contract, or other business/commercial claims?
- Can The Voss Law Firm, P.C. assist me in collecting claims throughout the United States?
- I operate a United States business that sold merchandise or provided services to a business in a foreign country. Can you assist me in pursuing an overseas collection action?
- Oil and Gas Law
- How does the my County’s Appraisal District know whether I own my minerals?
- What are the duties of an oil or gas company under an oil and gas lease?
- Can I break an existing oil and gas lease?
- What are some common Oil and Gas definitions?
- What are some common Oil and Gas abbreviations and definitions?
- I used to receive an oil royalty check but I don't anymore. What happened?
- Why do my Oil and Gas royalty checks vary?
- What does the future hold for oil and gas prices?
- How do I calculate my oil royalty interest?
- I'm confused by all the estate and probate terminology. Can you help?
- I want to transfer my oil royalties to my heirs before I die. How can I do this?
- How do you determine the value of my oil and gas royalties?
- I asked to receive an offer for my oil royalty, am I obligated to sell?
- Why do people sell oil and gas royalties?
- What are oil and gas mineral, royalty and overriding royalty interests?
- I have an exemption on my home; can I get one on my mineral account also?
- Generally, does signing an oil and gas lease raise the value of my house?
- Do I own my minerals under my real estate?
- What does the term “Held by Production” mean?
- What is involved with seismic activity, drilling and pipeline operations (and how might this affect me and my property)?
- What is used to evaluate properties before they are sold?
- General
- Can I represent myself?
- Does it cost anything to speak to an attorney?
- How do I pay your firm?
- How do you charge?
- I do not live close to your office. How do I hire your firm?
- Would I need to travel to Houston?
- Are lawsuits actually necessary?
- Who has the final say on cases?
- What is the best way to choose an attorney and why should I choose The Voss Law Firm, P.C.?
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