There are several types of advance directives in the state of Texas, and the options that suit you depend largely on which type of care you need, how much medical intervention you want, and who you want to make health care decisions for you if you become unable to advocate for yourself. Working with an […]
Safe Driving Tips for New Teen Drivers In Texas One in five teens has an accident in their first year of driving, and over a third of all teen deaths are due to a motor vehicle crash. These teen driving statistics definitely sound scary, but they do not mean you have to keep your teenager […]
When you use a rideshare service, you hope that your driver’s 5-star rating means you’re in for a smooth, uneventful ride. Unfortunately, however, some rideshare trips end in tragedy and leave passengers with serious injuries. That’s exactly what happened in an El Paso crash, which impacted both the rideshare passenger and another driver. Inattentive Driver […]
The Flores Agreement is roughly 20 years old, but it’s become more widely known due to changes in immigration law and rhetoric in recent years. The Trump administration has now set its sights on changing the Flores Agreement, a decision that could leave thousands of migrant children and their families in a lurch. Controversy Over […]
Nationwide, motorcycle crashes often have substantially worse outcomes than accidents involving other types of vehicles. Few states have it quite as bad as Texas, however. The Lonestar State is usually first or second on the list in terms of the number of fatal motorcycle crashes that occur annually. In fact, in 2015 alone, there were […]
When a driver gets behind the wheel of a car, they take on a major responsibility. By driving a multi-ton vehicle, they implicitly agree to pay attention to the road, as well as those around them. Unfortunately, however, not all drivers take this responsibility quite as seriously as they should. Sometimes, pedestrians pay the ultimate […]
While it’s no big deal to pick up your phone at home and send a text, doing so in a car can have disastrous consequences. Driving comes with a unique and ever-present set of risks, which are compounded when a distraction like texting is added. Nationwide, nearly 10 people are killed every day and over […]
Imagine being injured in a horrific accident. You believe someone else – a person, corporation, or government entity – is responsible for your pain and suffering. Between recovery and crippling hospital bills, you may be tempted to avoid a legal argument, choosing instead to simply move on with your life. But a personal injury never […]
As humans, we experience a variety of painful, frustrating, and heartbreaking moments throughout our lifetime – but nothing compares to the injury of a loved one. Despite more than a decade of activism, car accidents steal the lives of thousands of men, women, and children across the country each year. Millions more are injured. To […]
After you’ve been injured in an accident, your focus should be your immediate health and recovery. Unfortunately, that focus can be shaken when you feel someone should be held responsible. Has the time come to contact a lawyer? If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, […]
