Machi & Associates, P.C. Blog
Injured in a Texas Rideshare Accident? Here’s What You Need to Do
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, providing convenience at the tap of a screen. However, with this convenience comes risk—with more rideshare vehicles on the roads, rideshare accidents are becoming...
New Year’s Eve and Beyond: Staying Safe from Holiday Traffic Hazards
The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and ringing in the New Year with friends and loved ones. But for drivers in Texas, it’s also one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. With increased traffic, holiday parties, and unpredictable...
Uninsured Drivers in Texas: What Are Your Legal Options After an Accident?
It’s a scenario that no driver wants to experience: you're involved in an accident, and just when you think things can’t get worse, you discover that the other driver doesn’t have insurance. In Texas, where car insurance is legally required, the reality is that a...
How Much Is Your Texas Personal Injury Case Worth? Factors That Determine Compensation
If you’ve been injured in an accident, one of the first questions you might have is, “How much is my personal injury case worth?” It’s a reasonable question—after all, you’re dealing with medical bills, potential loss of income, and possibly a lot of physical and...
Why Having a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Auto Accident Is in Your Best Interest
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Between medical bills, insurance claims, car repairs, and lost wages, it can feel like your life has been turned upside down. In such a stressful time, having a personal injury attorney on...
What Debts Can You Wipe Clean in Bankruptcy? What Assets Can You Keep? Find Out What Filing Can Do For You!
Filing for bankruptcy is one of the hardest financial decisions a person can make. It’s easy to feel paralyzed by the prospect, and awareness of the stigma attached to bankruptcy can lead to emotional and psychological distress. But bankruptcy is a legal process that...
11 Indicators It Might Be Time to File for Bankruptcy
No one wants to file for bankruptcy. But if you have debts you can’t manage and your life is trending out of control, it might be time to consider whether bankruptcy can help you. In this article, we’ll discuss 11 surefire indicators that you have a debt crisis on...
Give This A Go Before You File For Bankruptcy!
You might have heard the expression, “Desperate times call for desperate measures”. If your financial situation is on the brink of bankruptcy, then these are certainly desperate times. Or at least, you might think they are. You might be looking at your situation and...
8 Positive Upsides Of Bankruptcy That Can Shift Your Perspective
“Challenges are what make life interesting— overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” Joshua J. Marine Bankruptcy is a terrible word, isn’t it? A dark, ominous cloud hangs over those who have made mistakes with money. You’ve heard all the bad stuff about how it...
11 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Filing For Bankruptcy In Texas
If you live in Texas and are considering filing for bankruptcy, then you are at the crossroads of a major, life-altering decision you really need to understand before making it. To help you, we have compiled a list of eleven questions that we think anyone considering...
The Pros And Cons Of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Are you struggling to manage your debts and looking for a way to gain control of your financial situation? Chapter 13 bankruptcy might be the solution you need. This legal process allows individuals with a regular income to create a repayment plan to gradually pay off...
How To Not Lose Everything You Own During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you are confronted with the daunting prospect of Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it doesn’t mean that you are a lazy or irresponsible person. You probably - like most people who end up filing - have worked hard over the years to secure a stable lifestyle for yourself and...