Mike Love & Associates $10,000 July 4th Fireworks Giveaway!

4th of July Mike Love

​Mike Love & Associates se enorgullece de ofrecer a la ciudad de Lufkin un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del Día de la Independencia durante los últimos 15 años. Desafortunadamente, la Extravagancia de fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio de 2020 en Ellen Trout Park ha sido cancelada debido a la pandemia de COVID-19. Las preocupaciones de mantener el distanciamiento social, junto con la incapacidad de predecir si las restricciones de reunión social exigidas por el estado se levantarían a tiempo, jugaron un papel importante en la decisión de la Ciudad.Sin embargo, todavía hay una oportunidad para mantener el espíritu de las vacaciones. Mike Love & Associates le está dando a las familias la oportunidad de celebrar el Día de la Independencia por su cuenta. ¡Estamos organizando un concurso para regalar cupones que te permitirán celebrar tu propio espectáculo privado de fuegos artificiales con distancia social!

​Los términos del concurso

Regalaremos cupones de $100 a 100 residentes en el área de Lufkin. Estos cupones se pueden canjear en un vendedor local de fuegos artificiales que se anunciará.

Cómo entrar. Para participar, complete el siguiente formulario. Las entradas incompletas no serán consideradas. Entendemos que muchos en la comunidad pueden estar decepcionados con los cambios, pero los funcionarios de la Ciudad enfrentaron una decisión increíblemente difícil, y todos estamos haciendo todo lo posible para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestra familia.¡Pase unas vacaciones divertidas y seguras con su familia y sus seres queridos, y búsquenos para que regresemos a la moda en 2021!

Mike Love & Associates está aquí para la comunidad

Por más de 20 años, Mike Love & Associates ha ayudado a los residentes de Lufkin a buscar el apoyo y la compensación por cualquier lesión que puedan haber sufrido debido a la negligencia de otro. Entendemos el estrés, la frustración y las luchas financieras que surgen de un accidente repentino e inesperado y estamos dedicados a luchar a su lado para garantizar que reciba la compensación que se merece.Asistimos a aquellos en Lufkin y en todo el este de Texas con cualquier lesión que puedan haber sufrido debido al descuido y a la negligencia de otra persona. Si sufrió lesiones graves en un accidente o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre su situación, contáctenos hoy y haremos todo lo posible para ayudarlo.<iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KF6XSZT" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe>

Mike Love & Associates’ $10,000 July 4th Fireworks Giveaway!

4th of July Mike Love

The “BIG SHOW” at the park is canceled for social distancing this year, so the Mike Love & Associates law firm is bringing the show to you by giving away $100 worth of fireworks to 100 East Texas Families.  We may have to wait until 2021 before we can light up the ENTIRE East Texas sky again, but we can still celebrate this great country with family and friends. Winning entries will receive a $100 fireworks voucher from “94 Fireworks” in Hudson, Texas.Enter below for a chance to win your share of our $10,000.00 Fireworks Give Away.  We look forward to seeing you all again for the “BIG SHOW” next year at Ellen Trout Park![gravityform id="3" title="true" description="true"]*All fields required*Only one entry per person will be considered. 

Mike Love & Associates is Here for the Community

For more than 20 years, Mike Love & Associates has helped East Texas residents who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. We understand the stress, frustration, and financial struggles that can result from unexpected accidents.  Our firm is well known for “leveling the playing field,” and we are proud to fight for the compensation you deserve. If you have been seriously injured in an accident or have questions that require answers, please get in touch with us today. 

Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement of Angelina County is a program dedicated to financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship in young adults. Members of our staff enjoy giving their time by being in the classrooms and teaching life skills to the students.    We also support fundraising activities such as the Wall Street Stock Market Challenge where we were able to have a team and compete against other members of our community.

Understanding Punitive Damages in Texas DUI Cases

Any car accident can be an incredibly scary and confusing experience for those involved. This is particularly the case for victims struck by a drunk driver. Unfortunately, these incidents are not uncommon in Texas. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, there were more than 24,000 auto accidents caused by drunk drivers during the latest reporting year in Texas. Out of those incidents, there were:

• 940 fatalities

• 2,138 suspected serious injuries

• 5,082 non-incapacitating injuries

• 6,320 possible injuries

There are various types of compensation that may be available to victims in the aftermath of the DUI crash.

What are punitive damages and how do they differ from other damages?

In most car accident cases, the injured victim (plaintiff) will not be seeking punitive damages from the at-fault driver. However, there are some exceptions to this.In the aftermath of a crash, victims may be entitled to various types of compensation for their losses. In personal injury law, damages fall into one of two categories: compensatory damages and punitive damages.

Compensatory damages

Compensatory damages are divided into economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages include coverage for medical bills, lost income, and other financial losses. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering and mental anguish damages that resulted from the accident injuries. Typically, compensatory damages are the main focus of a car accident case.How much money a person receives on compensatory damages will vary depending on the facts of their case. This includes the severity of the injuries, the cost of medical bills, the amount of lost income, pain and suffering costs, and more.

Punitive damages

Punitive damages are a special category of compensation in a Texas personal injury case. These damages are not considered compensatory, as they are not meant to compensate the plaintiff for any injuries or damages they suffered.As the name suggests, punitive damages are awarded for the purpose of punishing the at-fault party (the defendant). These damages also act as a deterrent to others who would behave in a similar manner.The appropriate amount of punitive damages awarded will be based on a consideration of a number of factors, including:

• How much the defendant has in assets

• The character and nature of the defendant’s conduct

• How much harm others might suffer if the defendant is not punished

• The actual harm the plaintiff suffered in the incident in question

There are caps on punitive damages in Texas. These damages are capped at the greater of $200,000 or two times the total amount awarded in economic damages plus the amount equal to non-economic damages is up to $750,000. It should be noted that this cap does not apply if the act in question was a felony, which many DUI cases are.In order to collect punitive damages in the aftermath of the drunk driving accident case, the plaintiff will need to provide clear and convincing evidence of gross negligence on the part of the defendant. Proving gross negligence typically requires two elements:

1. That the drunk driver should have known that their behavior involved an extreme risk

2. That the drunk driver understood the risk but did not care or disregarded it

It is vital that a DUI accident victim works with a skilled car accident attorney in Texas to ensure they receive maximum compensation for their claim. An attorney will be able to help a victim properly calculate their total losses and advise whether or not punitive damages are appropriate.

Fireworks Extravaganza

While Mike Love and Associates is dedicated to defending the rights of injury victims and their families throughout Texas, our firm is headquartered in East Texas and actively supports community-related events.  We were honored to receive the Business of the Year Community Impact Award in East Texas in 2015. This award is presented to a business that demonstrates exceptional commitment to giving back to the community through volunteer hours and donations.  Mike Love and staff continue to share their time, talents, and dollars with our community. The July 4th Fireworks at Ellen Trout Lake were about to be canceled due to the city's budget issues. Mike Love took over the setup and cost of the fireworks show, and it continues to grow in size and scope every year. Volunteers begin setting up the display at 5:30 a.m. for the show that starts at dusk. Attorneys Sam Johnson and Dakota Fandry cook and serve lunch to the first responders who help the day run smoothly. It's a day filled with fun activities at the zoo and local entertainment as thousands of folks from all over East Texas share the day with family and friends.

2020 Update

The "Big Show" was cancelled this year due to COVID-19; however, Mike Love is stepping up by committing to give away $100 worth of fireworks to 100 families. Learn more here for a chance to win your share of our $10,000  fireworks giveaway!