Onalaska, TX Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

Very often the Courts will cooperate with a one time rescheduling. You need to confer with the opposing party if there is one. Then call the calendar clerk of the department. Some Court's may require an ex parte hearing to reschedule.

One question is whether leaving your child alone to take a shower was negligent. For example, if you ever leave the child alone while you take a shower, then it will be difficult for you to say it is negligent that your sister did this. If your son requires constant supervision so that he can never be left alone, then her actions might be considered negligent. Her actions after the accident are irrelevant, unless her failure to get immediate medical care caused the bills to be higher. Another question in deciding whether to sue is whether your sister has insurance (such as homeowners) to cover this, or if she doesn't, does she have assets to pay a judgment. If she does not own a home it will be difficult to collect any judgment (it is difficult to collect from personal property such as cars, etc.) If she does have homeowners insurance, it might be worthwhile to file a claim. Some homeowners policies pay for medical bills regardless of fault.