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How Much Does a Lawyer Charge for a Car Accident?
When faced with the aftermath of an auto collision, you are given the opportunity to decide if the consequences of the accident are being properly addressed. For some, this is a resounding negative. In cases where one driver sues the other for personal injury, lawyers are a source of expertise and consult. However, many…
Texas Bans Red-Light Cameras; Will That Be Good or Bad for Motorists?
Earlier this month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will ban the use of red light cameras anywhere in the state. The bill will largely take effect on Sept. 1, but it will also allow communities more time to complete their contracts with the private companies who operate the cameras, if needed,…
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Make a Claim?
After a car accident, not every driver is emotionally equipped to immediately start thinking about the legal process. Especially in serious car crashes, initial treatment of injuries and adjustment time are necessary parts of the healing process that an individual shouldn’t ignore. However, some drivers may worry that the amount of time it takes…
A Summer Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Seems Right on Time
In a troubling development, as we head into the summer months, Bexar County law enforcement agencies and court records show that the month of May saw a record 60 people were arrested on felony DWI charges. More than a third of the charges were for driving while intoxicated, but they included at least one…
Texas Car Accident Laws
Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a car owner extends, at times, into the intimidating world of law. Some car owners aren’t aware of the regulations and factors that come into play when addressing a car accident. From reporting the accident to taking part in settlement claims, all car owners should be aware of…
What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents?
Car accidents are often unexpected. No set formula is in place on what to do, or not do, to prevent other drivers from colliding with your car, even if your own driving is impeccable. Although an accident can happen from virtually any angle or location based on context, several classes of car accidents are…
Construction Kickbacks at Ft. Bliss Lead to False Claims Act Settlement
In May, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation (“KIC”), an Alaska Native Corporation, and KIC Development LLC, which is a subsidiary of KIC, to resolve allegations that KIC Development had paid kickbacks to officials to win contracts for construction work at the Fort Bliss military…
A Reminder That It’s Boating Safety Season
Over the weekend, a Texas family living on a Texas bayou received a reminder that it’s Texas boating season once again, and that boating safety is a major issue all over the state. A Reminder That Safe Boating Saves More Than Lives The reminder came in the form of an accident in which the…
Study Finds Many Ride Sharing Vehicles Operate With Unfixed Safety Recall Defects
With millions of Americans becoming increasingly reliant on ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft to take them where they want to go, a rather troubling study has been released, suggesting that thousands of ridesharing vehicles may be picking up passengers, even though they may have one or more unaddressed vehicle recall notices to deal…
CDC and Austin Department of Health Study E-Scooter Safety
Over the last year or two, dockless electric scooters have become an increasingly common form of transportation in cities all over the country, including several cities in Texas. There is a lot of controversy regarding the safety of these e-scooters, and many city officials have found an abundance of accidents involving these methods of…