Every state has some sort of requirement for drivers to buy auto insurance. Texas is a “fault” state, which means all drivers are legally required to buy auto liability insurance to cover costs from accidents they cause. In the case of a car accident, this type of insurance pays…
Now that you’ve bought the motorcycle of your dreams, you have something else to think about — insurance. Insurance is required for all motor vehicles in Texas. In fact, if you don’t meet the minimum requirements, you could get your license suspended or motorcycle impounded. Motorcycle insurance is different from…
A statute of limitations is a law that defines the maximum amount of time parties involved have to initiate legal action from the date of an alleged civil or criminal offense. The purpose of these statutes is to protect defendants. There are three main reasons behind statutes of limitations: A…
Seat belts have been an important safety development for vehicles. Not only do they prevent ejection from the vehicle, but they also decrease the severity of impact during an accident. Suffice to say, these features save lives. Researchers say that vehicle occupants are 47 times more likely to die in…
A personal injury occurs when someone experiences harm (be that physically, financially, or emotionally) at the hands of another’s negligence. A common example of this is when someone is injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver. In those instances, the suffering incurred goes beyond what car insurance…
One of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits involves defective products, and the number of case filings continues to grow. Victims filed 29% more product liability cases in 2019 than in 2018. Manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe for consumer use. When a…
Car accidents are a common roadway occurrence. On average, there are 6 million car accidents in the U.S. annually. In Texas, a crash occurs every 58 seconds based on reported accidents in 2018. Anyone can be a victim at any time, so it’s important to know what to do if…
Last year’s murder of George Floyd by a police officer has renewed long-standing civilian outrage at police brutality. One unjust death at the hands of a police officer is too many, but it is the culmination of police brutality, particularly against Black Americans, that has caused heated civil unrest….
In Texas, when someone is injured by the negligence of an intoxicated person, the victim can bring a personal injury claim against that person to receive compensation for loss of income, medical bills, and other quality-of-life expenses. In some cases, the individual who provided the alcohol to the intoxicated person…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the globe are staying home in an attempt to prevent infection and transmission of the virus. However, home isn’t safe for everyone. Data shows that the number of domestic violence cases is rapidly increasing worldwide as people quarantine. Officials in Spain reported an…
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