It is important for drivers to do all that they can to help keep pedestrians safe on the roadway. When a driver has been negligent and harmed a pedestrian, it is also important for pedestrian victims to understand the legal protections to help hold that driver...
Personal Injury
What is the duty of care businesses owe their customers?
As customers, when we frequent a business (regardless of the industry), we have certain expectations. Chief among those is that we expect to leave the business in the same condition as when we arrived. And yet, all too often, customers are injured due to a business’...
Be wary of time constraints in an action for wrongful death
Losing a loved one is a horrible and heartbreaking experience. Sometimes you know their death is coming and you can prepare for it, but you never get that chance when their loss is the result of someone else’s negligent action. Which means you’re forced to cope with...
Parking lots pose risks
Distracted driving and poor maintenance can lead to injuries and even fatalities in parking lots. These risks grow during busy shopping seasons. Slip and falls and crime Poor maintenance, security and surveillance can lead to premises liability accidents in parking...
Understanding wrongful death claims
When a family member passes away in a motor vehicle accident, it can be devastating to their loved ones left behind. If the person’s death was caused by the negligence or misconduct of other driver, the surviving family members may want to pursue a wrongful death...
Filing a slip-and-fall claim against a retail store
Slip-and-fall accidents at retail stores can result in serious injuries to unsuspecting customers. If you decide to file a premises liability claim against the store where your accident occurred, you will be required to establish the following: You were an invitee of...
How common are bicycle accidents in Texas?
Bicycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries to victims. It is important for bicycle accident victims to be familiar with the legal protections available to them when they have been injured on their bicycle by a negligent driver. A look at bicycle accidents A...
Child trespassers and the ‘attractive nuisance’ doctrine
Children can be both impulsive and innocent, which as many parents can attest can be a dangerous combination. For example, a person might have a swimming pool, trampoline or even an old shed filled with rusty tools that a child would like to explore even if they do...
What passengers injured in auto accidents need to know
Car crashes often lead to injuries and damages along with disputes over the legal ramifications for both drivers. However, any resident of Texas injured in a car accident as a passenger may also be entitled to legal redress of their own. Ultimately, which driver was...
Increasing concerns about pedestrian safety
Pedestrian fatalities are, sadly, still too high. Texas residents need to be aware of this, even if they typically drive. All people are pedestrians at some times. Whether they are walking from the car to a store, or crossing the street from a parking garage to an...