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truck accident near Dallas, TX

In rare personal injury cases, punitive damages constitute a large portion of the compensation awarded to a plaintiff. Punitive damages are called “exemplary damages” under Texas law. A Texas jury may award exemplary damages in a personal injury case to … Continue reading

Walk to Cure Arthritis

Dallas law firm helps people disabled by arthritis seek disability benefits Kraft & Associates, P.C. is pleased to participate each year in Walk to Cure Arthritis. It is the signature annual fundraising event of the Arthritis Foundation, a national non-profit … Continue reading

Grown Child Collect a Parent' a Social Security

An adult who has been fully disabled since he or she was a child may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on a parent’s work record. Social Security also provides benefits to disabled children and adults who have … Continue reading

social security letters

If you receive a letter from the Social Security Administration that is labeled “Notice of Award,” it means your application for Social Security disability benefits has been approved. But, if you find it difficult to understand the award letter, you … Continue reading

If you have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and serious health problems related to diabetes, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you are no longer able to work. But qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits … Continue reading

understanding the legal process a personal injury lawsuit

Accidents can happen to people in cars, people riding motorcycles and bicycles, pedestrians crossing a street, and people who slip and fall while shopping. You may be facing a lengthy recovery if your injuries are serious and have a stack … Continue reading

understanding tort law

Torts are the foundation of personal injury law in the United States. At the most basic level, a tort is someone’s action or failure to act that injures or harms someone else. In a tort case, the court’s job is … Continue reading

social security disability residual functional capacity

As you pursue Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be referred to a doctor to complete a residual functional capacity assessment or RFC. Your residual functional capacity describes your physical and mental capacity to perform in a workplace setting … Continue reading

minor involved in a car accident

Getting a license and driving on your own is a rite of passage into adulthood for most Texas teens. But the right to drive also comes with responsibilities. If a teenage driver causes a car accident, they can be held … Continue reading

rear end collision

If you’ve been involved in a rear-end collision, you might have questions about whether the rear driver is always at fault. Are there instances where the front driver could be liable for a rear-end accident? You may have questions about … Continue reading