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Truck accidents are some of the most destructive motor vehicle collisions on Texas’s roads. Every year, thousands of victims lose their lives in accidents involving commercial trucks. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported that 4,842 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2020. Understanding the most common causes of truck accidents…

If you own land or property, you may be unsure of your legal obligations and responsibilities regarding injuries sustained by individuals on your property, particularly those who weren’t invited. This area of the law is known as premises liability.  A premise liability case requires proof of four elements:  The property owner had actual or…

Slipping and falling in a public place can be a painful and embarrassing experience. However, if this happens to you, it is important to know your legal rights. Depending on the specific circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and related damages.  That being said, it can be difficult to…

An injury to the spine can cause severe and irreversible damage. A victim may never be the same again, with lasting potential effects such as permanent paralysis. In addition, a survivor living with a spinal cord injury may face long-term psychological damage and financial duress from the catastrophic injury. With treatments and legal action,…

The conditions of the road surface have an enormous impact on the safety of motor vehicle travel. Dangerous road defects, hazards and issues can make it impossible for a vehicle to travel safely from point A to point B – potentially resulting in serious car accidents and injuries. If you get involved in a…

Concussion Injuries One of the newest frontiers in personal injury litigation is the issue of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). For too long, mTBI’s have been treated as something as minor as an ankle sprain. Over the past few decades, we have learned that concussions are serious brain injuries that can lead…

Keeping Your Kids Safe Around Dogs Keeping your kids safe around dogs isn’t always easy. We all want to assume that dogs are friendly and kids can play with them. With a little guidance, we can all be better. Some of the main keys to keep our dogs safe are to be aware of…

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is produced by many household appliances, including boilers, fires, cookers and water heaters. Gas, oil, coal and wood are common fuels used to run these devices. The incomplete combustion of these fuels can create carbon monoxide. Household appliances that use these fuels need to be installed and maintained by professionals….

Riding a bike is a convenient form of transportation and a great way to get some exercise. But, if you’re going to ride your bicycle on the streets, you should know that laws apply specifically to you. These laws are designed to keep motorists and cyclists safe while sharing the road. Be sure to…

Right-of-way is a traffic concept that determines the hierarchy of who has the right to make the move first on the road. This concept helps to maintain safe conditions for everyone who is sharing the road and areas around it. This hierarchy of right-of-ways affords drivers and pedestrians a certain level of trust in…