The consumption of alcohol, fatigue, and speeding all contribute to the prevalence of motor vehicle accidents across the country. However, there are other factors that cause these crashes too, such as poor weather conditions. Our law office knows that weather in Texas...
Year: 2017
Statistics on large truck crash injuries
In 2012, 135 large truck accident fatalities were reported in Texas alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While fatal large truck wrecks are a serious concern, these accidents also cause a large number of injuries as well. In Dallas,...
How many motorcyclist lives do helmets save?
Whether you ride a motorcycle on a daily basis as your primary means of transportation or simply enjoy to ride occasionally when you have free time, you likely encounter a variety of risks. Sometimes, motorcyclists cannot prevent an accident regardless of how safe...
Misalignment and motorcycle crashes
As a motorcyclist, you may have a wide variety of stressors, such as operating your motorcycle during inclement weather or the risk of being hit by a distracted driver. However, there are many other reasons why these accidents can occur, threatening the lives of...
What setting your DVR has to do with intellectual property law
If you are a Comcast customer, you may have used an app that lets you schedule your DVR from your mobile device. The capability to use your phone in that way was the subject of a lawsuit between Comcast and TiVo. It was heard in front of the U.S. International Trade...
Could you suffer a broken neck in a car accident?
No two car accidents are exactly the same. The same holds true in regard to the people who are part of a motor vehicle crash. With this in mind, you never know what type of injuries you will suffer if you find yourself in this position. While some car accident...
Bicycle accidents and liability: What should you know
Bicycle accidents can cause serious and fatal injuries. Especially when such an accident involves a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle, the results can be particularly catastrophic. If you or a loved one was hurt in a bicycle versus car crash caused by a negligent or...
Strategies to settle a business partner dispute
Going into business with a partner is similar to any other type of long-term relationship. You are going to have your ups and downs. There will be matters that you do not agree on, such as a strategy for expanding the company or perhaps the hiring of a new manager....
4 pieces of information you should record after an accident
After an accident, you might not be focused on much except for getting medical help. While that is the most important thing to do, there are a number of pieces of information you need to collect after a crash. Many of these pieces of information can be collected after...
Texas motorcycle accidents: Do I need to wear a helmet?
Motorcyclists in Texas should always wear a helmet for the sake of their own safety. Considering the many inattentive drivers on the road -- who could be drunk or distracted by their cellphones -- motorcyclists need to take every safety precaution they can to avoid...