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 […]

about negligent entrustment and accidents

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 […]

Commercial Vehicle Regulations in Houston Car Accident Cases

20. 05

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Truck Accidents, Car Accident No Comments

The Role of Commercial Vehicle Regulations in Houston Car Accident Cases

Commercial vehicles are part of everyday traffic in Houston. Delivery vans, company trucks, buses, work vehicles, rideshare vehicles, and 18-wheelers move through our highways, neighborhoods, and business districts every day. When one of these vehicles causes a crash, the case may be more complex than a typical car accident claim. Commercial drivers and companies often […]

16. 05

2024

By Greg Baumgartner Truck Accidents No Comments

The 34-Hour Reset for Truck Drivers

Adhering to regulations is crucial for safety and compliance in the trucking industry. Among these regulations, the 34-hour reset rule is useful for managing driving hours and ensuring that truck drivers are well-rested. If you have been injured in a truck accident in Houston, understanding the 34-hour reset rule for truck drivers can be helpful […]

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?

The Role of Commercial Vehicle Regulations in Houston Car Accident Cases

The 34-Hour Reset for Truck Drivers

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