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Texas Dram Shop Laws

Understanding how Dram shop laws work in Texas is important when an intoxicated person causes you an injury or damage to your property. Depending on who was responsible for the person’s intoxicated state, you may be able to go after the person who served the alcohol for damages and not just the intoxicated person. As always if you’re going to recover compensation for…

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How Long Does it Take to Settle a Slip and Fall Case?

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. Depending on how your accident happens, you can be severely injured. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, then you deserve compensation. Once you file your claim, the process begins. It’s important to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your team that knows how to prepare your case…

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How Long Do I Have to File My Funeral Negligence Claim?

When dealing with the death of a loved one it can be hard to focus on anything but your loss. However, when you place the body of your loved ones in the hands of someone else to make preparations for their final arrangements, you expect a certain level of care and dignity. If something happens to your loved one at the funeral home,…

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Statute of Limitations For Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

If you’re injured in an accident and want to file a claim to get compensation from the person at fault, you may not realize it, but the moment the accident happens, you are on a time clock. There are very specific guidelines for how long you have to file a case and if you miss any or all of these deadlines you could…

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Texas Fatal Car Accident Statistics

Unfortunately, fatal car crashes are still far too common a thing in Texas. However, if we look at the most recent statistics on fatal crashes, we are able to learn a few things that can help make the roads safer for ourselves and other motorists. Learning the factors that contribute to fatal accidents can help you prepare to avoid them when on the…

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Texas Alcohol-Impaired Collision Data

Most Texans know that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, but what may be surprising to know is that there are many factors that go into the rate of collisions based on the most recent data. Unfortunately certain areas experience more accidents than others and disproportionate numbers of certain age groups are the  primary contributors to alcohol impaired collisions in Texas….

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Steps to Take After a Collision Between a Car and a Motorcycle

If you are the driver of a motorcycle and are injured by a car in a vehicle collision, then there are important steps you should take to protect your rights and ensure you receive compensation for your injuries.  Make Sure You Are Safe Being in an accident can be quite disorienting and even though you aren’t supposed to leave the scene of an…

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What to do if You Were Involved in a Hit and Run

If you are hit by a driver and the driver flees the scene, you may still have a chance to get compensation for your injuries. Here we will detail what you should do if you are involved in a hit and run accident.  Gather Information  If possible, before the driver flees the scene, take down any information you can manage about the vehicle,…

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Texas Bicycle Laws

If you’re an avid or even an occasional bicyclist, it’s important to know the rules of the road so that you not only remain safe, but follow the law. Here is a breakdown of some of the laws that bicyclists have to follow in Texas.  Bicyclists Have All Rights and Duties of Other Vehicles  What this means is that in terms of traffic…

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Texas Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Anyone who drives or has ridden on a motorcycle likely knows how easy it is to become seriously injured in an accident. Not only are serious injuries common in motorcycle accidents, fatalities are also far too common as well. When we look at statistics related to fatal motorcycle accidents in Texas, there are some surprising findings that may shed some light on how…

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