03. 06

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Truck Accidents No Comments

What is a DOT Recordable Accident?

By Greg Baumgartner | Baumgartner Law Firm A DOT-recordable accident is a crash that must go in a trucking company’s safety records. It must involve a truck or other commercial vehicle covered by the rule. It must cause a death, an injury with immediate treatment away from the scene, or disabling damage that requires towing. […]

02. 06

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Laws and Rights No Comments

Is it Legal to Run a Yellow Light in Texas?

Navigating traffic signals in the bustling streets of Texas can sometimes become a point of contention, especially around yellow lights. The question arises: Is it legal to run a yellow light in Texas? As experienced personal injury lawyers in Houston, we delve into the intricacies of Texas traffic laws to provide clarity on yellow lights. […]

29. 05

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Personal Injury, Car Accident No Comments

What if I am Partly Responsible for an Accident?

A reportable accident happens about once a minute in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, (TxDOT). While most accidents are minor, many crashes result in severe injuries and fatalities. The other driver is responsible for damages if you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault. But, what if you were partly […]

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27. 05

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Car Accident No Comments

Negligent Entrustment of an Auto: Claims in Texas

Updated March 17, 2026, by Greg Baumgartner. This article discusses important aspects of Negligent Entrustment Claims in Texas. In some circumstances, a vehicle owner can be held accountable for another person’s use of the vehicle, especially in auto accidents. This concept is called negligent entrustment. Negligent entrustment means the legal liability of a property owner […]

27. 05

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Wrongful Death, Car Accident No Comments

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident in Texas?

In short, when someone dies in a car accident in Texas, law enforcement investigates the crash and files an official report, and a medical examiner often determines the cause of death. From there, the surviving family can hire a Houston wrongful death lawyer to bring a wrongful death claim for their own losses, while the […]

What is a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case?

22. 05

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Personal Injury No Comments

What is a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury cases arise when someone suffers harm due to another party’s negligence. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, and bring a case against the at-fault party, you will be the plaintiff. As the plaintiff in a personal injury case, you may file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party to […]

What is a DOT Recordable Accident?

Is it Legal to Run a Yellow Light in Texas?

What if I am Partly Responsible for an Accident?

Negligent Entrustment of an Auto: Claims in Texas

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident in Texas?

What is a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case?

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