Bars, restaurants, clubs, taverns, liquor stores and other alcohol-serving institutions in Texas can be held legally liable to accident victims of drunk drivers. This is true if the store continued to serve alcohol to a patron who was visibly intoxicated or if the store served alcohol to a patron who was known to be underage…. Read More »
Not every slip, trip and fall accident results in compensable damages for the unsuspecting customers injured while navigating uneven parking lots, perusing the aisles of local shopping marts or injured by falling objects on commercial properties. Rather, the law requires either evidence that the owners were aware of a dangerous or defective condition and failed… Read More »
We spoke earlier of a time when cars may drive themselves, leaving their drivers to read, nap or fidget with their smart phones. But that time is not now and according to one study, increased ownership of smart phones may drive up the rate of serious accidents caused by distracted drivers. A multi-year study conducted… Read More »
The trucking industry is an integral part of the economy, moving freight and goods bought and sold across the U.S. Unfortunately, big trucks are not only high profile but also high-risk — especially if cargo has been improperly loaded. In Texas the trucking industry is highly regulated. Despite hours of service (HORS), driver qualification and… Read More »
Our law firm has years of experience successfully protecting the rights of — and pursuing compensation for — people injured in car, truck, motorcycle and other accidents. Clients injured in motorcycle accidents, either as the driver or a passenger, are usually seriously hurt and sometimes disabled or killed. What makes motorcycles so dangerous? Motorcycles are… Read More »
It has been called sleep-driving. This is operating a car in the morning when impaired by insomnia medication taken the night before. A recent announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to lower doses of these drugs for women and men — and hopefully reduce rush hour accidents caused by still-sleepy drivers. It… Read More »
The world seems more dangerous than it used to be. Or it may just seem that way because you have a baby or young child. Each year children and adults are harmed by unsafe products or practices that are unknown until they injure or kill. Because of their vulnerability, infants and children represent some of… Read More »
In a follow up to our blog on the death of a Houston toddler from a pit bull attack, it is possible that economic duress may someday stem the tide of ownership of aggressive dogs — at least in California. That state is often in the forefront of cultural change. So maybe what happens in… Read More »
With its temperate climate, Dallas does not usually experience the colder weather conditions of northern neighbors. When it does, some people reach for a space heater to stay warm through a cold snap. Using a heating device the wrong way can lead to tragedy. As personal injury attorneys in Dallas, we work with people injured… Read More »
We talked earlier about truck accidents and the facts showing who is responsible for most fatal accidents. We also discussed the statistics indicating that increasing numbers of people are injured and killed in tractor trailer accidents on Texas roads. Because of their size, weight and speed, collisions between trucks and cars are some of the… Read More »
