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by Stacy Thompson The Texas legislature recently passed (and governor Abbot signed) House Bill number 1693, which amended §18.001 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code — the portion of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code that governs affidavits and counter-affidavits regarding the reasonableness and necessity of medical services.  The amendments provide critical clarity to...

by Stacy Thompson When an individual is involved in a motor vehicle accident and is treated at a local emergency room for their injuries, there is a good chance that the hospital will file a lien against their recovery.  From an insurance company’s perspective whether a hospital has filed or may file a lien is...

In this article, we will be discussing the various ways in which insurance companies define uninsured (“UM”) and underinsured (“UIM”) motor vehicles. On their surface, these terms are defined exactly as you would expect them to be: land motor vehicles that are a) not covered by a liability insurance policy or b) are covered by...

Firm is top-ranked for insurance law in Dallas-Fort Worth area DALLAS – The publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have ranked Perry Law P.C. among the leading firms in Dallas-Fort Worth for insurance law for 2020. This is the first year Perry Law has earned this prestigious recognition, earning...

Insurance Coverage attorney Meloney Perry was among many homeowners affected by the tornadoes that moved through the city October 20. She filed an insurance claim on her own home that sustained roof and tree damage. Perry talked to KTVT CBS 11 about what home and business owners should do when contacting their insurance company....

The Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee is reviewing a potential change to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, known as the "parental leave proposal." The proposal would provide lawyers a break in the form of a three-month continuance when a new baby is expected either through birth or adoption. Law360’s Michelle...

South Texas is still reeling from the effects of Tropical Depression Imelda. With scores of homes damaged from torrential rains and floodwaters, local residents are asking why a state of emergency hasn’t been declared. Others are worried that, as flooding becomes a regular occurrence, insurance policies will become more expensive. In an interview with...

In our first article, we discussed the importance of reviewing an insurance policy following an accident, assessing liability, determining the damages caused, researching the ownership of the uninsured/underinsured vehicle, as well as any implications arising from the statute of limitations. All of these are key to ensuring your client is taken care in an...

Founder of Perry Law P.C. makes Texas Super Lawyers list DALLAS – Dallas attorney Meloney Perry of Perry Law P.C. has been selected to the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers listing for her work in insurance coverage. The Texas Super Lawyers list was compiled following a statewide survey of lawyers, vetting by a blue-ribbon panel of the...

A Texas state judge has dismissed a lawsuit against GEICO Insurance after a woman sued the carrier over the sale of her husband’s Jeep, damaged in the car crash that killed him. Ramona Smith filed a lawsuit against GEICO in state court after a federal judge dismissed her claims in the original lawsuit in 2015....