Driving on Texas roads brings its fair share of risks, with over 76% of accidents occurring in urban areas statewide. While knowing how to respond in the aftermath of a collision is crucial, certain preconceptions about liability can deter parties from reaching equitable solutions. A common assumption is that the rear driver is always at […]
Trucking companies, or motor carriers, are legally responsible (vicariously liable) for the acts and negligence of their drivers. Also, the trucking company may be accountable itself (independently liable) for its behavior, when an 18-wheeler wreck causes injury or wrongful death. This is particularly true when it comes to negligently hiring, training, or monitoring the company’s truckers. […]
Recently, Congress changed the overtime regulation for truck drivers with a GVWR rating of less than 10,000 pounds. Drivers of these work vehicles were mostly exempt from federal regulation before August 2005 if they transported merchandise over State lines. However, they aren’t immune and are protected by Federal overtime regulation. So, you’re eligible for overtime if […]
If you are involved in a car accident, you should be familiar with the laws of Texas to file a claim against a driver you believe has been negligent and caused the accident. Every driver in Texas- whether you live in Houston or the surrounding area- must be careful when driving. If you feel that […]
Texas Child Injury Lawyer Each day thousands of children fall victim to the careless actions of others. Whether by an individual or a large corporation, they must be held responsible for their actions or, in many cases, negligence. As a parent, it’s important to understand the various risks of raising a child. Unfortunately, accidents do […]
As a parent you do everything you can to protect your kids, and with the amount of injuries caused by bicycling, its no wonder there are so many safety measures taken for this activity. Sometimes those efforts aren’t enough to protect kids from a careless motorist or a dangerous stretch of road. Many times certain […]
Experts agree that keeping your baby in a properly-sized seat is essential for safety and out of arm’s way for car seat injuries such as ejection, striking the seat in front, struck by an airbag, and/or having a belt or chest guard cause neck injury. As a lawyer, I have personally seen situations where a […]
Commercial vehicles, including busses, delivery trucks and taxicabs, are often operated by drivers who are on tight deadlines. Commercial vehicle drivers may be under time constraints to get to the next stop on schedule or to pick up and drop off a load in a certain number of hours. Commercial truck drivers may cut corners […]
Nursing home liability for personal injury to residents, especially falls and pressure sores, is a growing area of legal concern. Although only a small portion of these complaints of abuse and neglect reach trial, increasing damage awards has nursing homes concerned about higher liability insurance premiums. The industry argues that increased liability has a negative impact […]
Liability for Injuries During Recreational Activities Have you been injured while participating in a recreational activity, like running, hiking, biking, or attending a festival or concert? It’s not always easy to sue someone if you’re injured in the process of a recreational activity. This isn’t to say that gyms, resorts, schools, and sporting goods manufacturers […]