The answer is very simple but requires some explanation. You can stop calling your bondsman when your case is no longer pending. The whole purpose of a bond is to guarantee your appearance in court; therefore, when you no longer need to appear in court because you’ve entered into a plea bargain agreement or gone…
Preparing for the unexpected can be the difference between keeping your head above water and drowning. As trial attorneys who deal with serious personal injury cases, we’ve seen it many times – clients who do not have personal injury protection and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) are at a major disadvantage. If you haven’t read up…
At Bill Kennedy Law PLLC, we are trial attorneys. We handle personal injury cases like car wrecks, truck wrecks and any case where a person is seriously injured due to no fault of their own. We also handle serious felony criminal cases. Whether you are dealing with a serious injury case or criminal case, we treat every case like it is going to trial; that way we are prepared if it does. One of the things we see in our personal injury side of things is…
Workers at construction sites know there are risks associated with taking on a job because it’s no secret that accidents do happen from time to time in these volatile settings. Thanks to the safety policies and protocols set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (i.e., OSHA), injuries and fatalities at worksites have decreased…
What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim arises when the estate of a deceased person seeks damages from the defendant who is legally responsible for the deceased’s death. This type of claim is a unique type of personal injury lawsuit the deceased’s estate can file on behalf of surviving family members or…
Although we may take all the necessary precautions we can think of, accidents can happen at the drop of a hat—especially when you add vehicles and other drivers into the mix. If you ever find yourself dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, you may think the insurance company has your best interests at…
What is a Trial Attorney? Contrary to popular belief, lawyers are not one-size-fits-all. While time is of the essence if you have been charged with a crime or injured in an accident and need restitution, taking the time to find a good trial attorney is extremely important. It’s also important to note that not…
We have all seen or heard the introduction to the hit TV show Law and Order: Special Victims Unit: “In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous.” That means prosecutors often pull out all the stops when going after sex offenders, especially if children are involved. That being said, a…
Know When to Contact a Car Wreck Attorney Picture it: you’re driving along, minding your own business, listening to your favorite Spotify playlist and obeying all traffic laws. All is right with the world. Suddenly, you get rear ended by someone who’s clearly not paying attention, and you unfortunately sustain injuries. What’s next? Should you…
There is no such thing as statutory rape in the Texas Penal Code. Rape and statutory rape are charged exactly the same in Texas. Section 22.011 of the Penal Code defines them both as sexual assault, which is a second degree felony. The punishment range for second degree felonies is 2-20 years in prison with an optional…