Between distracted drivers, drunk drivers, speeders, recklessness and people who are simply inexperienced, the Texas roadways can be a dangerous place. Anyone who takes to the road as a driver, motorcyclist, passenger, bicyclist or pedestrian will be aware of the...
Year: 2022
Who may be liable for injuries caused by defective products?
People in Texas buy various products for different purposes and they expect that the product will work well for its intended purpose. Unfortunately, sometimes products do not work correctly or break while they are being used. This can be very frustrating, but it can...
Can you hold your landlord accountable for your injuries?
A lot of people suffer injuries at their apartment complex. The harm caused by a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident can be significant, too, leaving you with extensive losses that are physical, financial, and even emotional in nature. As a result, you might find...
When are property owners liable for injuries?
Nobody plans on being injured from a seemingly mundane trip to a store, hotel or other business or residence. Property owners have the duty to take reasonable precautions to prevent these injuries. Tripping hazards Slips, trips and falls are among the most common...
Statistics show that speeding is a major safety problem in Texas
Taking to the roads in Texas is a necessity for most residents. Whether it is heading to work, school, taking leisure trips or for any other reason, drivers and passengers are aware of the possible dangers they may face. The state keeps track of accidents to try and...
Texas leads in workplace injuries among Hispanics
Most businesses in the United States have environments that may (and do) lead to workplace injuries sometimes. Workers are always vulnerable although some industries and some work environments are more susceptible to workplace injuries than other environments. Sadly,...
This technique may help prove fault in a multivehicle accident
A personal injury lawsuit can be a great way to find accountability and recover the financial resources that you need to secure stability and obtain needed medical treatment. But proving one of these cases isn’t always as easy as it may seem. This is especially true...
Statistics say 2021 road deaths near the worst in Texas history
For Texans, commuting to and from work is daily necessity. Taking to the state roadways can be worrisome and dangerous. If, for example, a person is heading home from a night shift and is sharing the road with people who might have been drinking alcohol, are drowsy or...
Recovering compensation when you were partly at fault
Can you recover compensation for your damages after an accident if you were partly at fault? Traditionally, the answer was no. Courts would not allow injured people to recover a dime in compensation if they had contributed to the cause of their accident in any way....
Commercial vehicle accidents and ‘respondeat superior’
Semitrailers play an important role in commerce in the United States and it is not unusual to find yourself sharing the road with one of these vehicles. However, semi-trucks require carefully handling. Semi drivers must obtain a special driver’s license and must...
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