Section 545.351 of the Texas Transportation Code is critical for every Texas driver to understand. This law details the requirements for controlling speed to ensure road safety. In this article, Houston personal injury attorney Greg Baumgartner breaks down the ...
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 ...
In Texas, right-of-way laws determine who has the legal right to proceed first in various traffic situations. Whether you’re a driver, a pedestrian, or navigating a parking lot, understanding the right-of-way can prevent accidents and legal complications. In this ...
Car accidents can be devastating, causing physical injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma. Understanding the car accident laws in Texas is vital for anyone involved in a motor vehicle collision. Texas follows a fault-based system, meaning the person responsible for the accident is ...
If you’ve been the unfortunate victim of a car accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s important to fully understand any restrictions on bringing a claim or lawsuit. This guide details how long you have to file a car accident ...
If you have been injured in a car accident and the police issued a report, you may wonder if you can use that report in a lawsuit. Questions often arise about the admissibility of officer opinions in the crash ...
Texas Personal Injury or Worker’s Compensation Claim? This is a question that comes up frequently in our Houston personal injury law practice. Someone is injured on the job and wonders about the appropriate procedure to obtain necessary compensation for ...
What are Mitigating Damages? Mitigating damages means minimizing your damages, a concept the law recognizes in certain circumstances. For personal injury victims, it means doing things to keep things from getting worse, including receiving necessary medical treatment before your ...
There is nothing more difficult for a parent than dealing with an injury to their child. All of us with children probably went to the emergency room when an unfortunate accident occurred and know the helpless feeling of your ...
For many drivers, the idea of the right-of-way can simply be a reference to the requirement that one needs to obey all traffic laws, including those at a controlled intersection. What yielding the right of way at a traffic ...
Each state provides its own rules of evidence, and relevancy is one of the most important rules of evidence in Texas and the nation. As a 35-year veteran Texas personal injury lawyer, I know the relevancy rules play a ...
In Houston, Texas, the odds of being in an injury accident while driving are more significant than not. Understanding how an accident ticket impacts an auto injury case could be crucial. If you were also involved in a car ...
Every year, thousands of people are killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Do I have to wear a seat belt? The answer is yes, and for a good reason. The number of fatalities and ...
Traffic tickets can affect personal injury cases sometimes. If you have been in a car crash and are ticketed for something relating to the cause of the crash, how you plead can impact a case. If you plead guilty ...
Everyone has seen cars disabled on the side of the road or have been pulled over by the police. Every year, dozens of police officers or first responders across the country are hurt or killed by another driver when ...
When you visit the amusement park or carnival with your family, you expect to have an enjoyable time. There are plenty of things to do, and rides are among the most popular attractions. Unfortunately, sometimes a ride malfunctions and ...
Child Waivers Widely Used in Texas Entertainment centers, bounce houses, and waterparks for children have become extremely popular for birthday parties and group gatherings. Typically, the facilities will have numerous activities for the children that involve physical activity, such ...
What is Spoliation of Evidence? Spoliation of evidence is the destruction or failure to preserve evidence in one’s possession when the actor knew or should have known that a claim would be filed and the evidence material. While many ...
If there are multiple defendants in a personal injury lawsuit in Texas, the court handles the case by determining the outcome, which is not as clear as two-party lawsuits. Generally, a jury or a judge is asked to allocate fault ...
Texas laws regarding seat belt use are contained in Transportation Code Chapter 545. There are fines and penalties for failing to use seat belts and separate provisions dealing with the transportation of minors. Houston personal injury lawyers know that ...
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