Like most states, Colorado has a dram shop law. It allows someone injured by a drunk driver to hold a bar, restaurant, or social host that served alcohol to the driver liable for the harm the driver caused – provided the driver was underage or visibly drunk at the time….
If you suffered an injury in a left-turn accident in Texas, you are not alone. Left-turn accidents are an incredibly common type of traffic collision, especially at intersections. The left-turning driver is typically – but not always – responsible for an accident under Texas law. Determining who is at fault in…
If your loved died in a preventable accident in Dallas, Fort Worth or elsewhere in Texas, you may be able to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. Whether you can bring the lawsuit will depend on your relationship to the victim, or decedent. Here, we discuss how Texas law…
After being involved in a car accident, you may wonder how long you have to file a lawsuit seeking compensation from the at-fault driver for your injuries and other losses. In Texas, the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit is normally two years from the date of the underlying…
Texas roads are some of the busiest in the nation. High population growth in recent years has only increased congestion and, unfortunately, the number of auto accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Texas saw the second-highest number of fatal auto accidents of all states in 2020,…
One of the first pieces of evidence in auto accident claims is the official report created by police officers dispatched to the scene of the crash. Police reports document the who, what, where, when, and how of the accident. They should contain basic details about the crash, including identifying information…
If you were involved in an auto accident, you are probably wondering whether you can recover compensation. If you did not cause the accident, the at-fault driver likely owes you money for your injuries and losses. Even if you were partially at fault, you might still be eligible. However, legally…
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), “an average of 24 emergency responders, including tow operators, are struck and killed by vehicles while working at the roadside each year.” Further, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 263 people were killed in Texas between 2015-2019 while…
Imagine being stuck in traffic on your motorcycle going down I-35 on a sunny afternoon. You are eager to arrive at your destination, but traffic is gridlocked as far as you can see. You think to yourself, “What if I squeeze through the cars and trucks to escape this mess…
Few events in our lives compare to the loss of a loved one. Surviving family members are often left feeling vulnerable, angry, and overwhelmed. Of course, no amount of money can compensate for this kind of loss. Notwithstanding, the law does provide grieving family members with a route toward monetary…
