All Posts By Paul Cannon

What is a Common Carrier Under Texas Law?

According to the Texas Supreme Court, common carriers are persons or entities that are “in the business of carrying passengers and goods and who hold themselves out for hire by the public.” The Texas Supreme Court opinion in VIA Metropolitan Transit v. Curtis Meck reaffirmed... Read More >

What is the Definition of Double Indemnity in Insurance?

Double indemnity is a clause in life insurance policies that provides additional benefits to the beneficiaries in cases of accidental deaths. It is crucial in offering financial security to families who unexpectedly lose a loved one as a result of an accident. Double Indemnity:... Read More >

What is Negligence? | Negligence with Real World Examples

The American legal system imposes civil liability based upon a jury finding of negligence on the part of the alleged liable party or “tortfeasor.”  But what does this mean? Who decides what conduct is “negligent” and under what scenarios a person may be sued? This... Read More >

Why Did My Car Insurance Go Up Without an Accident?

Sometimes we may not notice things, however, noticing a considerable hike in your car insurance rates is something that doesn’t go unnoticed. If you've recently received a notice informing you that your car insurance rates have increased, you may be scratching your head,... Read More >

Weird Laws in Texas: 15 Laws You Didn’t Even Know Exist

Texas, known for its larger-than-life persona, has a fair share of quirky and sometimes downright bizarre laws on the books. From requiring your horse to have taillights for nighttime rides to needing a permit for walking barefoot, these laws are a testament to the Lone Star... Read More >

How Your X-ray Affects Your Car Accident Injury Case

How Does an X-ray Affect My Personal Injury Case? Anytime you are in a car accident or other traumatic event, you will likely receive spinal x-rays to evaluate your injury. The main injury that a spine x-ray can find or rule out is a bone fracture a/k/a broken bone. However,... Read More >

Do Insurance Companies Go After Uninsured Drivers?

Every time we debark on a drive, we expect that everything will run smoothly; however, we know all too well the risks of car accidents. Often a traumatizing experience, there are often a series of unexpected complications especially if you’re involved in a car accident where... Read More >

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Texas?

Texas Transportation Code 545.0605 prohibits lane splitting and lane filtering by motorcycle riders unless the rider is a police officer.  Specifically, Texas Transportation Code 545.0605 (a)(3)(b&c)  state that a motorcycle rider may not “operate the motorcycle between... Read More >