Large commercial vehicles are used to transport just about every consumer good you can imagine. Since the dangers of these vehicles are known, truck and commercial vehicle drivers must abide by specific laws and must take proper steps prior to getting on the road. Unfortunately, accidents still occur – but not always in the way…
What to Know About Car Accident Scams
Car accidents are stressful but sometimes people go to great lengths to cause them. In such situations, known as car accident scams, these individuals intentionally cause an accident in order to make it appear as though you were at fault so that they may win money from you. Unfortunately, there are a few common car…
How Can You Find a Hit-and-Run Driver?
Car accidents can result in a lot of serious damage both to the people and to the vehicles involved. While insurance often pays for much of the damage, many people fail to obtain enough insurance – or insurance all together. For this reason, many people who are responsible for causing accidents to flee the scene…
Can a Pre-existing Condition Diminish a Subsequent Injury?
Sometimes people injured in an accident are of the incorrect belief that a prior injury or preexisting condition may diminish any personal injury claim that they may have concerning the recent accident. If you suffer an injury to an area that has previously been an issue, it may, in fact, make your case even stronger. …
How to get an Assault Family Violence Case Dropped
A first-time assault family violence case is usually filed as a misdemeanor in Texas. In the Houston area, hundreds of Class “A” misdemeanor assault-family violence cases are filed every year. Misdemeanor assault-family violence can be punished with up to a year in jail and a $4000 fine. Even if you are placed on deferred adjudication,…
What to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children
Children often injure themselves from playing pretty hard, but luckily these injuries are usually minor. However, sometimes kids engage in an activity that results in a more serious injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are often caused by things like sports injuries or car crashes and can result in very serious consequences….
Is Driving with Your Pet Dangerous?
We often hear about the dangers of distracted driving, such as talking on the phone, texting, changing the radio, putting on makeup, and eating, to name a few. However, there are less obvious forms of distracted driving that can be equally as risky. Passive distracted driving includes things such as listening to music or listening…
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Car Accident in Texas?
While you may do everything in your power to be safe, car accidents still occur. They can result in not only property damage and physical injuries but also mental and emotional stress and wasted time. If you were injured in a car accident in Texas due to the negligence of someone else, it’s important to…
Can the City Be Held Responsible if You Slip and Fall on the Sidewalk?
Now that the winter has completely passed and the summer months will be upon us shortly, it’s not unusual for sidewalks to be left with cracks from snow and ice that caused expansion. Sometimes sidewalks aren’t properly maintained or repaired by those in charge. If you slip and fall on a sidewalk and injure yourself,…
How Can I get my Evading Arrest Case Dismissed?
Evading arrest is frequently charged in Texas and the Houston area. You can be charged with evading arrest for attempting to flee from law enforcement either on foot, in a car, or even on a boat. Depending on how your evading arrest case is charged, you may be facing a misdemeanor or felony. Unless you…
