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Published on: March 2, 2019

Rockwall Personal Injury Lawyers

Guest and Gray, P.C. is a local law firm in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, that is focused on serving its local community. Guest and Gray, P.C.’s Rockwall county personal injury lawyers have one goal: fighting for the rights of injured Rockwall, Fate, Royse City, and the surrounding areas, including Rowlett.

We have helped countless Rockwall citizens recover top dollar against negligent drivers and their insurance companies. With our experience and knowledge of personal injury law, we fight tooth and nail with the insurance companies to ensure that our clients are fully compensated for their injuries, including damages for lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish and much more.

Injured in a Rockwall Personal Injury Accident?

Published on: February 27, 2019

Wrongful Death Cases Under Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

by Guest and Gray Law Firm

Wrongful Death cases are hard on everyone involved. When a tragedy occurs that results in the loss of life of a loved one, it can be hard to understand what you need to do next. Here is a simple break down of the steps that the family of a deceased individual who has been killed as a result of someone else’s negligence must take in order to secure recovery after a wrongful death occurs.

What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is defined in Texas under Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code provides a cause of action under the following circumstances:

Published on: December 29, 2017

The Texas Dram Shop Act: Civil Liability of Serving Alcoholic Beverages to Drunk Patrons

by Guest and Gray Law Firm

43 states, including Texas, have laws that impose a duty on bars and restaurants not to serve intoxicated patrons alcohol, and if they do, then the statute provides a means for injured individuals to sue the liquor licensee for their own negligence. The law is very good for a lot of reasons.

For those of you who may not be familiar with the reasons why dram shop laws are so prevalent, you may be wondering, “why should the bar be liable for the actions of their patrons? That is not fair?” Well, let me ask you this: is it fair that the injured party will likely not have enough money from the drunk driver’s insurance policy to cover their medical expenses, but the bar that took the drunk driver’s money and continued to serve him or her to the point of and passed the point of intoxication gets off Scot-free? Who was in a better position to protect themselves from such liability? Why should an injured victim be unable to hold a bar accountable for over-serving a drunk patron who’s inhibitions are lowered to a point where they can no longer make good decisions and competently drive home?

Serving Alcohol is a Privilege; Not a Right

Published on: December 5, 2017

Dog Bite Cases in Rockwall and Kaufman County

by Guest and Gray Law Firm

Dog attacks are a frequent occurrence here in the Dallas, Rockwall and Kaufman county areas. Much of our county contains rural homesites where people are more likely to let their dogs run free. Our area can also be densely populated with neighborhoods where dogs are kept in backyards but quite often those dogs find themselves running loose out of the backyard and are not used to coming in contact with new people. However, the most common scenario surrounding a dog bite is where a friend or family member comes over for a visit and is attacked by the homeowner’s dog.

According to handctr.com, there are as many as one million animal bites that happen each year across the United States. It can happen in an instant. You or a loved one is over at a friend’s house or jogging on the street and out of no where the dog attacks. It happens too often. The worst part about dog bite cases is not always the initial injuries sustained but it is the time period of recovery. Dog bites are a mixture of puncture wounds that dig through flesh and deep cuts and scratches caused by the teeth and claws of the animal. As a result, the injuries can take a long time to heal, leave lasting scars and disfigurement as well as nerve damage and nerve pain. Dog bites also impress upon the victim a distinct level of pain and suffering and mental anguish as a result of becoming fearful of dogs and other animals as a result of the attack. Someone who used to be a dog lover may be left being fearful for their life every time they come in contact with a new dog.

Establishing Premises Owner Negligence