Car Accidents
Tips and Tricks for Cross-Examining a Defendant Driver
Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryOne of the most critical moments in a car accident personal injury trial is the cross-examination of the defendant driver. Often, a capable personal injury attorney can expose traffic violations and other...
Read MoreUpdate on the Unfair Insurance Tactic of Swoop and Settle in Texas
Bicycle Accident, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsEarlier last month, I wrote about another reason not to talk to an insurance adjuster. In that blog, I wrote about testimony that I provided to the Texas House Insurance Committee on...
Read MoreAnother Reason Not to Talk to an Insurance Adjuster After a Wreck
Car Accidents, Personal InjuryJust wanted to put a quick post up to say what an honor it was to tell a client’s story to the Texas House Insurance Committee on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Wrecks and Injuries Still Remain High in Texas
Car AccidentsWe all see distracted driving: that car slowing down or speeding up, or not keeping a lane on a busy highway. When we get close to the vehicle, we often see a...
Read MoreKeeping Safe during a Traffic Stop
Car AccidentsPhoto Credit: Pixabay Traffic stops are among the most dangerous moments for both police and motorists. I was reminded of this today when reading about a dedicated public servant who was killed...
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Explore Not Just Who Was Hurt, but Who Could Have Been Hurt in a Car Accident
Car AccidentsPhoto Credit: Kaique Rocha, Pexels Part of the advantage that comes with being a “seasoned” attorney—my nice way of saying older and experienced—is that I have been blessed with the opportunity to...
Read MorePedestrian Deaths at a 28-year High
Pedestrian AccidentsAccording to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the United States are at a 28-year high, rising 4 percent to a total of 6,227 fatalities in 2018. Analysis by the...
Read MoreInitial Results of the New Texas Law Prohibiting Use of Cell Phones When Driving
Car Accidents2018 was the first full year of the Texas law banning non-handsfree cell phone use while driving a vehicle. Since the law’s inception, thousands of warning tickets have been handed out, and...
Read MorePreventing Dangerous Repairs to Vehicles after Wrecks
Car AccidentsA bill recently filed in the Texas Legislature by Representative Travis Clardy (R- Nacogdoches) seeks to correct the problem of insurance companies dictating what repairs they will and will not pay for...
Read MoreSerious Scooter Accidents on the Rise
Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryLast week I spent some time in Austin, protecting Texas families from bad bills and advocating for good bills. It is a biennial tradition beginning in January every odd numbered year and...
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