Texas Injury Law Blog

Riding a bike is a great way to exercise, travel, and create lasting memories with your family and friends. For whatever reason you may go bicycling, Houston bicycle laws clearly state that bicycles on the roadway are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities... Read More >

Buses come in a wide variety of sizes and have a wide variety of uses in Texas. There are metropolitan area buses, school buses, airport shuttles, casino shuttles, private coaches, greyhounds and countless other types of buses on Texas roads every day.  In light of their... Read More >

Most people know that when a product, food, or medication is recalled by a governmental entity such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) or the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall should be taken seriously. If a government agency finds it necessary to... Read More >

Many people are understandably apprehensive about surgery. Family members in the waiting room generally breathe a sigh of relief when the doctor comes out to advise that the procedure has been completed and the patient is in recovery. Unfortunately, that relief may be... Read More >

What are the Babysitting Laws in Texas? While there is no legal minimum age for babysitting in Texas, it is generally recommended by medical professionals that babysitters be no younger than 11. The maturity of any candidate should be evaluated very carefully to see that they... Read More >

Whether there is any liability when you are injured when using exercise equipment is determined by several factors.  One of the first inquiries is whether there is a contract that governs the rights and responsibilities of the injured party and the exercise facility. ... Read More >

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 or other person who does not have legal capacity to make decisions for themselves.... 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 >

Speed kills: about 30% of traffic fatalities nationwide involve at least one driver who was speeding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Still, a significant percentage of U.S. drivers speed on a regular basis. Nearly half of respondents to... Read More >