The Dangers of Defective Guardrails in the Lone Star State Guardrails are metal devices located along roadways that are supposed to protect motorists. These barriers traditionally work by absorbing the impact of a collision and preventing the car or truck from leaving the roadway. Recently, however, guardrails have come under scrutiny as design modifications in…
What to Do If Your Insurance Claim Was Denied by State Farm Most people assume that an insurance company will automatically pay you for your accident-related injuries. The truth is that State Farm, and other insurers, routinely deny valid claims in an effort to avoid paying damages. Accident victims are strongly encouraged to contact an…
Recent Dangerous and Deadly Bus Crashes Thousands of buses travel along Texas roadways. From school buses to city buses and even charter buses, streets and highways are filled with these large vehicles. Unfortunately, buses are involved in numerous traffic accidents each year claiming the lives of dozens of people. If you are injured or lose…
Notable TABC and Dram Shop Law Violations by the Restaurant Dram shop laws impart liability on a licensed alcohol provider who knowingly provides, sells, or serves an obviously intoxicated person or a minor, and that person’s intoxication causes harm. Buffalo Wild Wings has been at the center of a number of dram shop-related violations including…
Understanding Dram Shop Laws in the State of Texas If you are injured due to an intoxicated person being overserved at an establishment that sells alcohol, you might be able to pursue liability against the bar or restaurant. Known as dram shop cases, proving legal responsibility in these situations can be challenging without the help…
How Losing Focus on the Road Can Prove Fatal Despite being used interchangeably, distracted driving and inattentive driving are two different things. Unfortunately, both can have deadly consequences since they involve losing focus on the road. If you are injured due to a distracted or inattentive driver, you might be entitled to compensation for your…
Understanding Motorcycle Lane Splitting Laws in Texas In many places throughout the country, motorcyclists zoom on past other drivers by riding between lanes and gaps in traffic. However, in Texas, this practice of lane splitting or lane sharing, is illegal. California is the only state to expressly legalize lane splitting. Motorcycle accidents can be severe…
Signs and Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury Do you suspect that you have a spine injury? Spinal cord injuries can be difficult to detect in the immediate aftermath of an accident. Pain can worsen over time, becoming excruciating in the days and weeks that follow a sudden collision or fall. If you were recently…
What to Know About Accidents and Injuries on the Oil Field With over a billion barrels of oil produced each year, Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the country. Thousands of people are employed on oil fields throughout the state leading to a large number of injuries each year. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland, &…
Your Right to Compensation as a Survivor of Sexual Assault It is one of the worst things that a person can experience. A survivor of sexual assault can have physical and emotional scarring that lasts a lifetime and unfortunately, justice is not always served through the criminal court system. What many survivors do not realize…
