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Words from the Founder:

I went to law school to make people who harm others pay. I believe in the ability of the law to promote a more just and civilized society for our kids when the law is exercised correctly. 

One of the reasons I started this law firm is to be the Champion for those harmed or wronged.

This law firm fights for those deserving of justice; at times, those deserving justice are the accused.

The accused need their Honor upheld when they are justified in their actions or are innocent.

The legal system fails if people are allowed to sue others when there is no cause and win due to a lack of proper representation.

We will not take all defense cases because I ASSURE YOU, WE WILL NOT DEFEND THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING TO GET AWAY WITH HURTING PEOPLE WITHOUT JUST CAUSE.

Contact this firm if you are the accused in a civil case and are innocent or hurt someone because you were justified or did not know someone could be hurt.

For those deserving of Honor—We Stand Ready To Serve.

–JW Zepeda

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There are many defenses to personal injury and other tort cases, but not all will pertain to all injuries.

For Example:

 Consent: The person suing allowed the harm to occur or the actions that led to the injury. The victim can give consent expressly (orally or written) or implied (by actions). Consent has other considerations that can waive the defense based on the circumstances or capacity of the victim.

 

Self-defense: If you reasonably believed that you were in danger and reasonably defended yourself, you may have a valid defense against civil liability. The defense will hinge on whether your belief in the defense and the force used were reasonable. Reasonableness will be decided using an objective standard.

 

Defense of others: If you reasonably believed that someone else was in danger and reasonably defended them, you may have a valid defense against civil liability. The defense will hinge on whether your belief in the defense and the force used were reasonable. Reasonableness will be decided using an objective standard.

 

Defense of your property: If you reasonably believed that your property was in danger and you reasonably defended it, you may have a valid defense against civil liability. The defense will hinge on whether your belief in the defense and the force used were reasonable. Reasonableness will be decided using an objective standard.

 

Defense of another’s property: If you reasonably believed another’s property was in danger and reasonably defended it, you may have a valid defense against civil liability. The defense will hinge on whether your belief in the defense and the force used were reasonable. Reasonableness will be decided using an objective standard.

 

Shopkeeper privilege: Business owners have a right to detain you to investigate a theft.

 

Comparative Negligence: Texas is a modified comparative negligent state. In Texas, you can sue for Damages only if you are not more than 50% to blame for your injuries.

 

Assumption of the risk: Plaintiff (the person suing) was aware of the risk and voluntarily assumed it. This defense would follow the rules of consent. This defense is no longer valid in Texas.

 

Absolute privilege: Certain positions allow people to act in a way that would otherwise be an actionable tort (a civil action due to harm) and not be held liable for injury caused.

 

Truth: Truth is a defense concerning defamation torts; the claim is not actionable if the statement is the truth.

 

Qualified privilege: This is like an absolute privilege but is limited in scope. In other words, it is only a protection for certain torts done for a set of particular circumstances.

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How to deal with insurance companies:

 

People get insurance to cover harm caused to others and themselves, and we all usually have insurance.

Most of us have the impression that insurance companies are in business to help when unexpected expenses arise or tragedies happen, but that is not the purpose of insurance companies.

 

The purpose of insurance companies is to make money, like any other business.

 

So, the less money the insurance pays out, the more money they make. That is only common sense.

 

No matter how nice the person representing the insurance company is, or if you have already dealt with the insurance company and think they are the exception and care for their clients. The insurance company’s primary goal is to find a way not to pay your claim, with few exceptions.

 

Some insurance companies rely on scare tactics and threats to make you think you must settle or force you to pay out of pocket.

 

Follow these rules when dealing with insurance companies:

 

  • Contact an attorney first when you need to call an insurance company due to an injury, wrongful death, or property damage.
  •  If the insurance company calls you, tell them you have nothing to say before finding legal representation.
  • Contact an attorney and tell them that the insurance company called you.
  • Never give the insurance company any requested information or document without consulting an attorney.
  • Only accept the offer or settlement the insurance company offers after consulting an attorney.
  • Call an attorney immediately if your insurance company says you must pay out of pocket.

 

Calling an attorney is always possible, even if you have already talked to an insurance company.

           

Attorneys are legally obligated to put your interest above all else in matters involving you.

           

Insurance representatives who are contacting you are professional negotiators.

If We Take Your Case, We Will Be Your Champions And Fight For Your Family’s Honor.

We Will Get It Done.

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