The Left Lane Law While many people in Texas use the left lane as a high-speed lane, the Texas Transportation Code dictates that the left lane is to be used for passing slower vehicles at a safe distance. After you pass a vehicle in the left lane, you are required to move back... Read More >
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Texas Bicycle Laws for Avid Cyclists
The flat roads and open spaces in some parts of the state make Texas great for cycling. If you are planning on doing a cross-country ride or a bike marathon in Texas, you will be pleased to hear that Texas is a very bicycle-friendly state when it comes to riding on public roads.... Read More >
How Long Does It Take the Police to Release an Accident Report in Texas?
Under Texas Transportation Code §550.062, a police officer who investigates a crash involving injury to or the death of a person or damage to the property of any one person to the apparent extent of $1,000 or more is required to submit a written report of the accident to TxDOT... Read More >
What is a Settlement Agreement?
Anytime you are involved in a dispute and you reach an agreed-upon resolution, the customary practice of our society is to memorialize it in a settlement agreement in writing. Primarily, so the other party cannot back out. A settlement agreement can be as simple as an oral... Read More >
What Documentation Will Increase the Value of My Car Accident Injury Claim?
When you are injured in a car accident that is not your fault, the law gives you the right to file a claim for compensation for your injuries with the at-fault driver’s insurance or your own insurance (when the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little insurance). But the... Read More >
What is Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury law is the body of law that determines when and how a person may seek compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligent conduct of another person. All members of society are expected to act with a certain degree of care that is appropriate for the... Read More >
What Happens If I Miss Jury Duty in Texas?
Your employer cannot terminate you for serving on a jury. Serving as a juror is a critical civic duty in our justice system. When summoned, you play a vital role in upholding the constitutional right to a trial by jury, an aspect that is part of the building blocks of the United... Read More >
Handling Your Own Car Accident Claim
Simply put, getting in an automobile accident is a big hassle. Your car is your mode of transport. Now it's in the shop and you are having to go deal with a rental. You have to take time off to deal with the repair shop and the adjuster. it never seems to end. Now add injuries... Read More >