Impaired driving is one of the greatest risks on the road. In 2017, over 100,000 people were injured as a result of accidents involving drunk drivers in Texas. And in 2018, over 95,000 accidents were caused by distracted drivers on Texas roadways. At DC Law, we have met with many…
We all know that drinking too much and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is a bad, dangerous idea. It’s also illegal. And if you’ve ever worked in the food and beverage industry, you are also aware that serving too many drinks to a patron is also dangerous and…
Wide-open roadways and long summers make Texas an ideal place for motorcyclists. In fact, Texas has the fifth-largest number of estimated motorcycle registrations in the U.S. A larger volume of motorists, however, also means more injuries. Texas ranks among the top three states (alongside Florida and California) for the highest…
Workers are entitled to a safe work environment, and personal protection equipment is a key part of workplace safety. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that could cause injury or illness. Industries that, by default, put their workers at increased risk of injury are…
There are over 350,000 motorcycles registered in Texas. And even though motorcycles only make up 2% of all vehicles in Texas, motorcyclists are involved in 14% of all fatal accidents. Knowing and following safety precautions can help you prevent or mitigate injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. If you or…
Even if you haven’t been injured by a product, it’s best to keep up-to-date with the most current product recalls. For your convenience, we’ve compiled the latest food, consumer product, and vehicle recalls in one place. We update this list often, so be sure to check back in periodically for…
Defective products do more than cost consumers money. Sometimes, they have deadly repercussions, as one Texas family discovered. Now, thankfully, the family has obtained a certain measure of justice for the death of loved ones in a house fire. According to KII TV South Texas, a Corpus Christi family has…
Rollover accidents can seriously injure motorists, but dump truck rollovers are particularly dangerous. Not only can they injure workers at construction sites, but the material carried in the box can spill out and injure innocent members of the public. Unfortunately, dump trucks are prone to tipping onto their sides because…
Rear-end collisions can happen anywhere but are very common at intersections and in parking lots. One second you are waiting for a light to turn green and the next a careless driver has slammed into your rear fender, forcing your car forward. Many people dismiss rear-end collisions as mere “fender…
Texas law allows our personal injury clients to receive compensation for certain economic losses, things like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. These losses are fairly easy to calculate because there is a bill or pay stub that shows how much money our clients lost. However, Texas law also…
