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, […]
According to the Association For Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) more than 37,000 people die in automobile accidents in the United States each year. Another 2.35 million are injured or permanently disabled. When a vehicle accident is caused by a reckless or negligent driver, an experienced attorney is often contacted for representation in a personal […]
There are few things more upsetting than being involved in a car accident, especially when you believe another driver was distracted or reckless. Preparation, however, is the key to success. Before you contact a car accident lawyer for representation, there are several steps to follow. If you or a loved one has been injured in […]
