On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 30, 2020 | Dog bite injuries
Many states have laws spelling out when an injured person can sue a dog owner. For example, different rules apply in Georgia if an authority declared the dog dangerous. Florida applies different rules after the owner posts a bad-dog sign. In Texas, we do things our...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 30, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
For at least a decade, the U.S. military has focused on reducing motorcycle crashes among its service members. In the meantime, more bikers died on Texas roads than in any other state in 2018, the most recent year of data available. The Armed Forces generally credit...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 29, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
When crash investigators look into the causes of collisions between cars and motorcycles, they hear many drivers say the same thing. “I didn’t see them. They just came out of nowhere.” However, the results of recent experiments show these all-too-often fatal tragedies...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Dog bite injuries
A dog attack is a scary experience that can have physical, mental and financial repercussions. You may even wonder if it’s worth a lawsuit. And if it is, who is held responsible? Texas law surrounding dog bites is tricky due to the state’s one bite rule. This rule...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Road trips often don’t allow for drivers to eat lunch. Many drivers want to get to their destination as quickly as possible, which leads to the driver eating their meal behind the wheel. Most don’t give this a second thought but eating while driving is one of the most...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
High-speed limits and open roads can make Texas a fun place for drivers. However, pedestrians hit by a vehicle in the Lone Star State may think otherwise. As most cars can weigh more than 3000 pounds, pedestrians can face a high risk of severe injury or death if they...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | Dog bite injuries
Man’s best friend becomes the centerfold for a lot of families, but your furry pet may have challenging traits. Living with an aggressive dog can take a lot out of the owner. You may worry every time you or anyone else is near your dog. This constant worry can take a...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
Thanks to a petition by a concerned citizen, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into whether Tesla’s electric vehicles can accelerate suddenly without the driver’s input. This could easily cause crashes. According to the Associated...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 15, 2020 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Nov. 9, 2000 was one of the most important days in recent Texas history. Today, almost nobody can even remember it. Two days after the election that put a Texas governor in the White House, the Y2K scare was almost a year in the past and the World Trade Center attack...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jan 15, 2020 | Personal Injury
With dockless electric scooters available in Austin and other larger cities, many people are choosing micro-mobility. Sometimes, the scooters have made it all the way to Georgetown. Ultimately, they could reduce traffic congestion and provide people with new options...
