The idea of having to go to court due to a car accident can be as disheartening as the accident itself. However, if you want to ensure that you get all the damages rightfully owed to you under the law, you may have to file a lawsuit and take it to court. It may help...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is sometimes obvious
Many people think that distracted driving is something that happens accidentally. A cell phone rings or there is a text message alert and the driver reaches for the phone, momentarily taking his or her eyes off the road before an accident happens. While this may be...
When a serious car crash disrupts business goals
From prospective entrepreneurs who are looking into launching a new business to those who own a successful company with many years of history, our law firm realizes that many challenges surface for business owners. Unfortunately, unexpected crises arise from time to...
Staying safe when sharing the road with trucks
Large trucks pose a high risk to other drivers on the road. Accidents that involve a large truck often result in serious injuries and death. To reduce the risk of crashing with a truck, other passenger vehicles should practice certain safety precautions. Fatalities...
Restoring hope after a serious car accident injury
Our law firm is very familiar with the myriad of hardships that auto accident victims endure when they suffer a serious injury. Physical pain, costly bills, missing work and mental trauma are just a few of the challenges victims face. Some are able to make a full...
Ignition interlock a factor in distracted driving crashes
Ignition interlock devices are being installed in more and more vehicles. Texas and 33 other states require these devices in the vehicles of DUI offenders. Over the past decade, this technology has prevented hundreds of thousands of attempts made by drunk drivers to...
Knowing what frustrates truck drivers may keep you safe
Being a safe driver should be everyone's goal. Of course, you have likely seen your fair share of people speeding, cutting off others, tailgating and carrying out numerous other dangerous actions while on Texas roads. Unfortunately, they are putting themselves and...
Study ranks states by rate of teenage drinking and driving
In Texas and the rest of the U.S., many teenagers drink alcohol and drive. According to the CDC, 3.1% of adults report driving after having too much to drink whereas 5.5% of teens report driving after drinking alcohol in any amount. In 1984, the National Minimum Legal...
Vehicle advanced safety technologies reduce crashes
Advanced safety technologies make new vehicles in Texas and around the country significantly less likely to become involved in a crash, according to a study released by General Motors. The study was conducted with the help of researchers at the University of Michigan...
How peer passengers distract teen drivers
According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study, teen drivers increase their risk for a car crash by 44% when they drive with just one teen passenger. This should give not only teens in Texas but also their parents pause. The National Safety Council states that...