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Texas law requires drivers to keep a "safe distance"  when following another vehicle so as to prevent rear-end accidents.  But, what amount of space is a safe distance between cars? In recent years, the two-second rule has given way in some circles to the three-second rule.... Read More >

You almost certainly have liability insurance for your car, and perhaps your business. Though you may not realize it, your homeowner’s insurance policy probably contains protection against liability for injuries that occur on your property. In short, liability insurance is a... Read More >

Filing a claim against someone else's insurance should not make your insurance rates go up. Whether your insurance rates will go up when you file a claim against your insurance depends upon several factors including what type of claim you file, who is at fault, your driving... Read More >

A friendly lawsuit is a lawsuit filed between two or more parties in order to ask the Court to appoint a guardian ad litem for purposes of approving a personal injury claim settlement for a minor. It involves a minor plaintiff and their next of friend, a defendant and a guardian... Read More >

How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering? Claims calculators are like crystal balls. It is very hard to accurately calculate pain and suffering. Anyone who tells you that they have a crystal ball or a magic formula that can predict the value of your personal injury case... Read More >

In order to obtain registration for your car in Harris County, you must show proof of the minimum auto insurance coverage required by Texas law. In order to obtain auto insurance, you must show a driver’s license So how is it there are so many wrecks that involve uninsured... Read More >

Everyone knows that driving under the influence is dangerous and that distractions such as texting, talking on a cell phone, or watching videos while driving can be hazardous. But, one of the most significant risks to Texas drivers, passengers, and even pedestrians gets little... Read More >

How Much Underinsured Motorist Coverage Do You Really Have? Texas law allows insurance companies to arbitrarily deny your underinsured motorist claim without fear of repercussion. Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM) is extra insurance you buy so that if you get seriously... Read More >

Forklift accidents can result in very serious injuries if certain safety guidelines are not followed. One of the most preventable yet still very common forklift accidents our Houston forklift accident lawyers see involved the forklift falling off the dock while trying to unload... Read More >

Texans love dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 44% of Texas households include a dog, placing the state in the top 10 nationally for dog ownership, just a few percentage points behind top-ranked Arkansas. But, there’s a downside to the... Read More >

High school sports are complicated, highly orchestrated sporting events with some school districts sinking millions into their sports budget and benefactors providing private Learjets to and from sporting events all across the state. Some stadiums cost several tens of millions... Read More >

One of the greatest challenges a truck driver faces when driving in urban areas is keeping a proper lookout for pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles that may be in their blind spots when they stop at stoplights or prepare to turn at intersections. While blind spot mirrors are... Read More >

It was after 2:00 a.m. one Saturday morning when a young lady was returning home from her friend’s home. It was drizzling. Suddenly, an intoxicated driver in a large pick-up truck swerved and crossed four lanes of traffic resulting in a head-on collision. When the young... Read More >

Kid's activity businesses are big business in Houston,  Texas.  Things like bouncy rooms, gymnastics centers, laser tag, go-karts, karate, and trampoline parks all cater to making your child's birthday party big and memorable.  Whether your child is joining one as an ongoing... Read More >

Under the Texas Torts Claims Act, a municipality can be held liable for two types of defects in sidewalks--special defects and premise defects. However, the standard to prove these cases is very hard to meet. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 102.022.  The... Read More >