After a wreck, most people miss work for a variety of reasons. Sometimes people have to take time off because they need a rental car and cannot get to work, others need to go to the hospital or seek medical attention, while others are in so much pain, they are unable to even get out…
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In many slip and fall claims, property owners argue that they are not liable for injuries because they posted a warning sign about the potential hazard. According to the argument, any reasonable person would heed the warning sign and proceed carefully or avoid the dangerous area entirely. In doing so, they would not have sustained…
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When an injury occurs at a restaurant, retail outlet, neighbor’s house, etc., the injured party may be able to seek compensation by filing a slip and fall accident claim. Slip and fall claims are generally based on evidence that the injury was due to the property owner’s negligence. Examples of Property Owner Negligence that Could…
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In many pedestrian accidents, the vehicle’s driver is at fault, but it’s not safe to assume the driver is always at fault. Motorists Cause Pedestrian Accidents in Many Ways: Running a red light Taking a phone call Texting Emailing Driving while intoxicated Driving drowsy Determining Motorist or Pedestrian Fault for Pedestrian Accidents: While it’s not…
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After you are in a bicycle accident in Dallas, Texas, you should first make sure you and anyone else involved obtains the necessary medical treatment. Next, you should consider what you need to learn, document, or do to assess fault for the bicycle accident. Filing a Lawsuit to Obtain Compensation After a Bicycle Accident: If…
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When a drunk driver hits you in Dallas, Texas, it can seem like the laws are intended to protect the criminal defendant. The criminal defendant’s rights are protected by both the U.S. Constitution and Texas criminal laws. The car accident victim can sometimes feel like their rights aren’t nearly as important as the drunk driver…
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The average Dallas driver does not know how to investigate a car accident. The purpose of an investigation of a car accident is to determine fault. But why is investigating a car accident so crucial for a car accident claim? How are car accident investigations conducted? How are investigations used to determine liability? The Basics…
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Fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents. According to a Large Truck Crash Causation Study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), up to 13% of commercial truck drivers who experience an accident are fatigued at the time of the incident. Fatigued Truck Drivers Are at Risk for Truck Accidents: Truck driver fatigue…
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Any big city will have dangerous intersections and traffic dangers, and Dallas is a big city. Everyone knows big city traffic causes problems for commuters. However, Dallas has a particular claim to fame. Dallas, Texas, doesn’t just offer commuters the typical traffic jams. Dallas’s dangerous intersections pose a risk of serious harm for Dallas commuters.…
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While seat belts are now a standard safety feature in all motor vehicles, federal law did not require them in cars until 1968. Since seat belts are an accepted safety standard, how does not wearing a seat belt affect a personal injury claim following a car accident? If the Injured Party in a Car Accident…
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