If you suffered injuries as a result of someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior, you may qualify to file a personal injury claim against that person. A personal injury claim is typically an insurance claim filed against a party’s existing liability policy. A personal injury claim may be filed against a person, company, or governmental entity. Do I Need an Attorney to…
What are Move Over Laws? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Move Over Laws require the following: When a vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on or next to a roadway, drivers approaching the vehicle should: Change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle; or Slow down to a reasonable speed if unable to safely make a…
Texas has clear laws regarding pedestrian right of way on state roads and highways. However, these laws do not prevent pedestrian accidents from happening. In fact, more than 5,000 pedestrian accidents occur each year in Texas. Generally, pedestrians have the right of way in Texas. There are specific circumstances, explained in this article, where pedestrians must yield to vehicle traffic. If you…
Citations, Criminal Charges, and Accidental Deaths Stunts and street racing have gone up in Dallas since stay-at-home orders went into effect. Groups of drivers have blocked highways and started spinning donuts in busy intersections. On the first weekend of May alone, Dallas police “seized dozens of vehicles and handed out hundreds of tickets,” according to Fox 4 News. The Dallas Police Department…
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 1 in 5 crashes involve driver distraction. Drivers are especially likely to crash if they are using their cellphones while operating a motor vehicle. In 2017, Texas made texting and driving illegal. The Legislature took it a step further and passed a statewide ban on using a wireless communications device for electronic messaging while…
