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Category Archives: Auto
Liquor Sellers Liable to Victims of Drunk-Driving Accidents?
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 »
Smart Phone in a Car? Not So Smart
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 »
Lower Doses of Sleep Aides = Lower Accident Rates
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 »
Alcohol, Drugs and the Big Rigs
Here is some good news, courtesy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The latest drug and alcohol surveys show that the number of commercial vehicle drivers who test positive for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP or blood alcohol levels above the legal limit — or any combination of the above — has been declining…. Read More »
Hey! Watch Where You’re Going!
Imagine you have just stepped out of your car in a supermarket parking lot and are heading toward the entrance to grab a cart and start shopping. Parked cars line the row. Just ahead on your left, you see a car slowly start to back out. Of course, you assume the driver is watching where… Read More »
The Role of Auto Accident Reconstruction
A car crash happens within seconds. Figuring out what actually happened takes much longer. In an auto accident injury lawsuit, both sides may call on experts who specialize in accident reconstruction to provide testimony about the most probable scenario that led up to the accident. This evidence can go a long way in proving fault… Read More »
Suing If You are Partially Responsible for an Accident
Every state has statutes that specify how compensation claims are awarded in personal injury lawsuits. The person bringing the lawsuit must prove that the accident caused a serious injury. If the accident resulted from the reckless or negligent behavior of others, the court can require those responsible to compensate the injured person for medical expenses,… Read More »
Dallas Area Has Worst Drunk Driving Accident Rate
Public education, stricter laws and harsher penalties have successfully brought down the incidence of drunk driving in the United States in the past decade. But it still remains a problem. Texas continues to be one of the top ten states where 40 percent of traffic accident fatalities are caused by someone driving under the influence… Read More »
Stay Safe Year-Round
The holiday season stretches from Thanksgiving until New Years Day. Spending time with family and old friends is an important part of the holiday season festivities. But the holidays are also a time for extra caution. As personal injury lawyers, we have decades of experience representing clients and families, throughout Smith and Gregg counties who… Read More »
Give ‘em a Brake
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), over 100 people each year are killed in roadside construction and maintenance zones. As lawyers for victims of car and truck accidents, we see the unfortunate consequences of distracted or speeding drivers. In recent months alone, three such accidents took place in the Waco area, raising concerns… Read More »
