When it comes to travel, flying is considered one of the safest modes of transportation. However, recent accidents taking over news headlines have painted a clear picture of the terrible reality of when an airline accident does occur. Here are just a few of the recent accidents that have occurred since the beginning of this […]
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Understanding DWI Victim Compensation in Arlington, Texas
It happens in an instant. A driver was driving home Sunday, June 16th, when she suddenly lost control of her vehicle. Police officers responded to the report of a 2018 Dodge Charger that had flipped on its side in the 1200 block of Browning Drive. The driver was a 23-year old named Atlandis Brown. She […]
Proving Lost Wages After a Car Accident in Arlington, Texas
A new father to a beautiful daughter is driving home after a long day of work. He is eager to see his newborn and his wife, who has been with the baby all day by herself for the first time. As he goes through an intersection, another vehicle doesn’t heed its red light and sideswipes […]
DFW Drunk Driving Statistics 2024
On Monday, November 11, 2024, an accident occurred on U.S. Highway 287 near the Village Creek Road exit at 2:30 a.m. Rachel Hadley, a 26-year-old, crashed her SUV into a construction barrier. A gentleman, driving a Dodge pickup truck, stopped as soon as he saw the accident to help the woman. However, while he was […]
Bentley’s Law: Navigating Texas H.B. 393 and Drunk Driver’s Responsibility After Parental Deaths
It’s Saturday afternoon and a father decides to stay home while his wife and mother-in-law take the two kids out to the park. He would have gone with them, but the nagging responsibility to finish his work presentation before Monday is calling him to the computer. He sits down, coffee in hand, and gets to […]
What Risk Factors Increase the Chances of a Pedestrian Accident?
When it comes to traffic accidents, many individuals think that semi-truck accidents and head-on collisions are among the deadliest. While this is true, pedestrian accidents account for 1 out of 6 deaths in all traffic-related fatalities in the State of Texas. Unfortunately, the number of deaths is only increasing. In 2021, there were 815 pedestrian deaths due […]
Sexual Assault at Work Laws in Texas
On September 1st, 2021, the Texas legislature passed a new law that expanded the legal definition of sexual harassment and heightened the standard of an employer’s response to complaints. It also placed greater responsibility on individuals, rather than just companies, for failing to address sexual harassment claims. All employees in Texas have a right to […]
What to Do If You Are In an Uber or Lyft Accident?
More and more individuals are using rideshare apps to get them where they need to go. Whether they are taking advantage of Uber or Lyft to get to job interviews or training, or using them to get to a baseball game or a dinner party, these companies have transformed the way we travel. However, with […]
Rape Vs. Sexual Assault in Texas: Unraveling Legal Definitions and Implications
A young woman got off of work later than originally planned. Exhausted and a bit stressed, the young lady drives home, anxious to get into her apartment before the sun goes down. She lives in a nice apartment complex but its location isn’t in the best part of town. As she pulls into the apartment […]
Comparative Negligence Laws in Texas
Personal injuries frequently occur across the state of Texas. Whether caused by slipping and falling or a car collision, the resulting injuries cause pain, suffering, and often long recovery times. Most of these accidents are the result of poor decisions, unsafe working conditions, or blatant disregard for another person’s safety. While accidents can often be […]