What is the Texas Crime Victims Compensation Program? The Texas Crime Victims Compensation Program, also known as the Crime Victim Compensation Fund, is a program created in 1979 to provide compensation to victims of violent crimes for eligible expenses. It was created not only... Read More >
Texas Drunk Driving Child Support Law Makes Drivers Pay Deceased Victim’s Kids
In a significant stride towards increasing accountability and strengthening penalties for intoxicated drivers, the State of Texas has recently introduced a new law that has caught the attention of legal experts and concerned citizens alike. This groundbreaking legislation,... Read More >
Proving Obviously Intoxicated Under the Dram Shop Act
Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, like in many other states, the plaintiff must prove that the alcohol seller in question served alcohol to a person who was “obviously intoxicated” when they were served alcohol. However, if you are a dui accident lawyer represent a victim of a... Read More >
Meet Houston Missions: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Episode 8 of Meet Houston Missions features guest Casie Harris, who is the Manager of Victim's Services for Southeast Texas & The Valley for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a national organization that hosts several local and... Read More >
How to Report A Drunk Driver: Someone Dies in Texas Traffic Every Day
In November 2018, Texas reached a milestone no state aspires to 18 years without a death-free day on Texas roadways. The roadway death toll for those 18 years tops 66,000. In 2016, 3,776 people died on Texas roads, while 23 states saw fewer than 500 traffic fatalities. If you or... Read More >