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October 11, 2013Posts

Texas Refusal to Grant Divorce Leaves Couple in a Tough Spot

After three years of marriage, a couple petitioned a Texas family court for a divorce in 2009. For most couples in this position, deciding issues of custody, spousal support, and property division are the keys, and those who can work out these matters with the help of a divorce attorney at Bertolino LLP can draft a divorce settlement, dissolve their marriages and move on with their lives. This couple, however, was not able to do...

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Estate planning

October 08, 2013Posts

Why Having a Last Will and Testament Should Be a Top Priority

Maybe in the back of your mind you know that you should have a written Last Will and Testament in place. Perhaps you see a tragic news story about the death of a parent with young kids and you think about what would happen to your own kids in that situation. But then, days and weeks get away from you and this task on a long to-do list never gets done. If this sounds familiar,...

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Doctor hand writing

October 06, 2013Posts

Texas Doctor Liable for Death Due to Sloppy Handwriting

There are certain professions in which you are responsible for the lives of others on a regular basis. Men and women in the military, law enforcement and various medical fields, just to name a few, must make and communicate their decisions carefully. One wrong move or order or command and someone could end up hurt or dead. Some of these circumstances are beyond human control, of course, and death must come to be accepted as...

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Doctors office

October 01, 2013Posts

My Doctor’s Office is . . .

If I took a poll and asked 100 people how they would most like to spend a Wednesday afternoon, I am going to guess that hanging out in a doctor's office would not make the top five answers. We know that taking care of our health is important, we may even like our physician, but it's still not a fun way to pass the time. There are some common complaints about our healthcare experiences. Do...

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Bertolino LLP

September 28, 2013Posts

The Safety of Kids Must Be a Top Legal Priority

There are controversial cases in which parents are brought into a courtroom and asked to defend the medical decisions they have made for their children based on religious or ethical convictions. Whether or not to vaccinate, the decision to place a sick child in a round of chemotherapy or the reliance on alternative healing methods have all led to legal questions for some mothers and fathers in our state. In these instances, at least there...

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Slip and fall

September 17, 2013Posts

Biggest Dangers in Your Office

As you start a new work week, you probably are not overly concerned about your chances of getting hurt while at the office. Most of us do not walk into a work space in which serious damage to our bodies is a likely risk of employment. However, accidents do happen in even the most mundane of environments. According to the United States Department of Labor's Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), around 75,000 people are...

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Credit card

September 09, 2013Posts

Credit Cards and the Probate Process

If a family member or other loved one has died, the deceased's estate may be required to go through the probate process. Probate is a formal process in which the will is verified, and matters of the estate are settled. Probate lawyers in Austin can assist with this process and help you resolve everything respectfully and efficiently. As you go through probate and work to resolve the necessary financial and legal issues after your loved...

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August 27, 2013Posts

Police Recognize Involved Citizens & Aim to Increase Traffic Officers to Prevent Accidents

At the end of July, the Oak Hill Gazette published an article in which several motorists were recognized for their role in helping police to catch a hit-and-run driver. Speaking to the South Austin Quarterly Police Commander's Forum, Commander Todd Gage commended the efforts of the motorists and reiterated to the forum that "citizen Involvement is key to what we do." The partnership between citizens and police is important as individuals who see hit-and-run accidents...

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Amusement park

August 22, 2013Posts

Amusement Park Regulations Come Under Scrutiny After Death on Texas Rollercoaster

Recently, a tragedy occurred at Six Flags Over Texas. A woman fell 75 feet while riding a roller coaster at the amusement park and was killed in the fall. This tragedy has prompted safety experts to call for a discussion on whether there should be stricter and more uniform regulations on amusement parks throughout the nation. Our Austin accident attorneys know that the Texas Department of Insurance currently has regulations regarding inspections and liability insurance...

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Cellphone distraction

August 13, 2013Posts

GHSA Report Shows States Stepping Up to Fight Distracted Driving

In mid-July, the Governors' Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released a report entitled: 2013 Distracted Driving: Survey of the States. The report reviewed what different states are doing in order to try to combat the dangers and risks associated with distracted driving. An Austin lawyer know that Texas has not done a lot to fight distracted driving, declining to pass stricter laws that would have imposed a broad statewide ban on texting behind the wheel. However, the...

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