Texas Dram Shop Laws & Drunk Driving Car Accident Claims
When a drunk driver causes an auto wreck, the impaired driver is typically liable for the injuries and damage (s)he causes. The driver may not, however, be the only liable…
5 Things a Lawyer Looks at When Analyzing a Motor Vehicle Accident Case
After an auto wreck, victims can be uncertain as to whether they have a claim for recovery and, if so, how to proceed with that claim. To determine the legal…
Children Lost to Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Look at the Latest Data & Statistics
Over the past decade, motor vehicle accidents have been the number one cause of death among children 14 and younger.1 Tragically, there are no signs of this trend reversing, according…
How Seatbelt Use Can Impact Car Accident Cases
When car crashes happen, wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of moderate to catastrophic injuries by 50 percent – and the risk of deadly injuries by 45 percent.1 Despite…
Is Texting While Driving Negligence Per Se?
Negligence per se is a legal doctrine through which an illegal act (i.e., an act that violates the law) constitutes negligence. In Texas, texting while driving may constitute negligence per…
Importance of Cellphone Records under Texas’ New Texting While Driving Law
About 1 in every 5 auto accidents in Texas involves a distracted driver. In 2016 alone, distracted driving contributed to nearly 109,660 crashes, causing 455 deaths and injuring more than…
New Texas Law On Texting and Driving: What You Need to Know
On September 1, 2017, a new ban on texting while driving takes effect in Texas.1 This makes Texas among the 48 U.S. states that prohibit texting or sending messages while…
When Uninsured Motorists Cause Car Accidents: A Look at Your Recovery Options
While car crashes can be damaging on a lot of levels, the aftermath can be even more distressing when the at-fault driver is uninsured. The good news, however, is that…
10 Tips after Experiencing a Car Accident
These essential tips and simple steps can help you prepare for legal action following a car accident. Tip #1: Stop Your Car It is never a good idea to drive…
The Ins & Outs of DUI Accident Lawsuits: What Drunk Driving Accident Victims Need to Know
Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is hurt in a drunk driving accident.1 While that can be scary to consider, the aftermath of these wrecks can be even more…