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Aug 9
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Texas Hill Country Flood Relief, Legal B...

Todd Marquardt
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In this powerful episode of Talk Law Radio, host Todd Marquardt, cohost Shannon Salmon Haas, and guests Jayne Zirkel of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Attorney Ben Kemmy tackle two important topics: community recovery after disaster and the legal complexities of wrongful death cases in Texas.

First, Jayne shares how her small but mighty team mobilized to aid flood victims in Kerr County, Comfort, and surrounding areas—covering housing, mental health, quality of life, and long-term needs. Her heartfelt stories reveal the resilience and compassion that keep the Hill Country strong.

Then, Todd and Ben dive into the legal “blind spots” many people face after a tragedy. They break down wrongful death claims, liability for camps and RV parks, governmental responsibilities, charitable immunity laws, and the nuances of liability waivers.

If you’ve ever wondered how disaster relief works behind the scenes or how the law applies when tragedy strikes, this episode delivers both insight and action steps.

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📌 Listen now to learn:

  • How the Community Foundation manages disaster relief and long-term recovery
  • What qualifies as wrongful death in Texas
  • How liability works for camps, nonprofits, and rental properties after a flood
  • Why planning ahead protects your family from legal blind spots

💬 Have a legal question or topic suggestion? Email us or leave a comment below.

📍 Learn more:
Marquardt Law Firm – https://MarquardtLawFirm.com
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country – https://communityfoundation.net
Kemmy Law Firm – https://kemmylawfirm.com

#TalkLawRadio #TexasLaw #LegalBlindSpots #EstatePlanning #WillsAndTrusts #TexasAttorney #LegalTips #TexasHillCountry #FloodRelief #WrongfulDeath #TexasLawyer #DisasterRecovery #CampLiability #KerrCounty #CommunityFoundation #FloodLawsuit #TexasNonprofits

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