Recent Blog Posts
Filing a Claim After a Side-Impact Car Crash
Car accidents can take many different forms. There are rear-end collisions, where a car driving in the same direction as vehicles behind and in front of it is struck from behind by the vehicle following. There are also side-swipe accidents, which tend to occur when two vehicles are traveling in the same direction and… Read More »
Juveniles and DWI Defenses: What You Should Know
Juveniles in Texas who are stopped for driving while intoxicated (DWI) for drugs or alcohol can face serious penalties that can have long-lasting repercussions. Depending on the age of the person, they may face charges as an adult, and even if a juvenile driver is not charged as an adult, they can still face… Read More »
Frequently Awarded Damages in Car Accident Lawsuits
Every year, more than five million car accident injuries require medical assistance, according to data from the National Safety Council (NSC). Those injuries can range from somewhat minor wounds such as contusions or lacerations, but much more frequently those injuries are serious and involve broken bones, organ damage, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord… Read More »
What to Know About Juvenile Marijuana Possession Charges in Texas
When teenagers in Texas are arrested, they are often facing charges related to offenses involving theft, alcohol possession, driving under the influence of alcohol, or drug possession. While many crimes for which juveniles face charges are ultimately misdemeanors, a criminal conviction can have lasting consequences. Not only can teens negatively affect their educational and… Read More »
How is a Car Accident Settlement Different from a Verdict?
Anyone who was injured in a recent motor vehicle collision in Texas should be thinking about seeking compensation. Generally speaking, there are two ways you can get compensation to cover your losses from a traffic collision: an auto insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Most people will begin with an auto insurance claim,… Read More »
How Cell Phone Evidence Might Help Your Car Accident Lawsuit
Were you recently injured in a traffic crash, and you suspect the accident happened because another motorist was distracted? Whether the collision occurred because another driver rear-ended your vehicle while you were stopped at a light or a stop sign, or the driver drifted into your lane on a highway, you will want to… Read More »
Students and Sexual Assault Charges
Sexual assault occurs more frequently than many people might expect on college campuses, and sexual assault cases can also arise in high school settings. According to statistics from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), more than one-quarter of all female undergraduate students report experiencing some form of sexual violence, but students of… Read More »
Can I Still File a Claim After a Car Accident Caused By Bad Weather?
Texas is a state where drivers commonly encounter dangerous and severe weather. Indeed, according to a recent report from the Austin-American Statesman, Texas routinely ranks top in the nation for severe and extreme weather, including severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, hail, and flash floods. Across the country and especially in Texas, severe and extreme storms can… Read More »
Fatigued Driving Accidents
More vehicles on the roads — even those traveling short distances — increases the likelihood of fender-benders and serious car crashes. In addition, extended holiday travel that involves lengthy road trips routinely results in fatigued or drowsy driving crashes that can result in serious and fatal injuries. As the holidays approach, regardless of whether… Read More »
Filing a Claim Against a Drunk Driver After the Holidays
Drunk driving crashes can happen at any time of the year, but they are particularly common during the holiday season. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December is the most dangerous month of the year for driving, and there are more than 1,000 drunk driving deaths annually between Thanksgiving and… Read More »