On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
While many Texas drivers consider the highways and busy city streets to be dangerous due to the amount of traffic and the number of trucks who use these roadways, rural roads can be more dangerous. There are many reasons that this may be the case. Because there is...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Jun 3, 2020 | Blog, Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers in Texas should know that it’s illegal (in all 50 states, in fact) to drive under the influence of any impairing substance. That includes both legal and illegal substances like alcohol, marijuana and opioids. Below is what the National Highway Traffic...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Mission Zero initiative, which the agency announced in May 2019, aims to cut traffic deaths in the Lone Star State in half by 2035 and eliminate them completely by 2050. Preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
In a study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association, Texas was one of five states accounting for 47% of national pedestrian deaths in the first half of 2019. Those five states, though sizable, comprise only 33% of the national population, meaning that...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | May 5, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Road rage incidents are not uncommon in Texas. Drivers may think it will not happen to them, but a small gesture is sometimes all it takes to initiate the conflict. Below are a few tips on how to defuse anger both in one’s self and in the other motorist. Drivers...
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. | Apr 20, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Sharing the road with massive commercial trucks can be terrifying, especially if you’re traveling at high speeds on a freeway or interstate. It only takes a momentary mistake or lapse in judgment by a commercial driver to cause a catastrophic crash that destroys...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Texas is a huge state with a large population. That means that there are a lot of crashes taking place on Texas roads and highways. Many of these crashes are minor, creating only slight injuries and moderate property damage. However, some of these collisions are more...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
The end of a marriage is a difficult time for everyone involved. No matter how certain you are about the divorce being the best for everyone involved, you are likely to experience powerful emotions during and after your divorce. Those feelings could lead you to behave...
On behalf of The Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog, Firm News
Massive commercial trucks pose serious risk to everyone in passenger vehicles. The immense discrepancy in weight and size between a commercial truck and the typical car, truck or SUV on the road leaves those in the smaller vehicle at increased risk. Many times, the...
