In Texas, there are few things more frightening than being in a car accident. Although there are many reasons why accidents happen, one of the most common ones is reckless driving. How reckless driving leads to motor vehicle accidents Reckless driving refers to...
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Understanding how unreliable witness testimonies can be
When you're on trial for a crime in Texas, the credibility of your witnesses can make or break your case. And when it comes to eyewitness testimony, juries tend to give a lot of weight to what they hear. However, eyewitness testimony is often unreliable. Why is that...
Timeline for a truck accident lawsuit
Were you recently involved in a truck accident in Texas? This can be a very upsetting and costly experience. If you were injured as a result of an accident, you need to get medical help right away. You also need to think about filing your accident claim. Here are some...
Simple blind spot motor vehicle accidents prevention tips
A blind spot accident is sudden and unexpected because you don’t see it coming. These accidents are frightening for residents driving on Texas roadways. Newer vehicles come equipped with blind spot monitors, which help reduce motor vehicle accidents. Around 800,000...
Vehicle accidents: a common cause of spinal injuries
Car crashes and other vehicle accidents can cause a variety of different injuries. One serious form this damage can take is a spinal cord injury. How common are spinal cord injuries in car accidents? The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) notes...
What you should not do after a crash
It’s normal to feel confused and overwhelmed after a Texas motor vehicle accident. However, you know that it’s important to increase your chances of getting justice by acting appropriately. Similarly, there are some things that can put you at a legal disadvantage that...
Texas law says you can ‘possess’ drugs without actually possessing them
It seems simple enough. Either you have an object in your possession, or you don't. But the law does not always work the same way as everyday life. For example, you can be found guilty of drug possession in Texas even if prosecutors admit that you did not actually...
Is it dangerous to drive in Texas during the summer holidays?
While numerous studies and frightening statistics are published warning drivers of the dangers of driving during the large, travel-heavy holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Texas drivers are encouraged to remain safe during the three holidays that generally mark...
Pandemic phenomenon: Texas traffic is lighter, but deadlier
Few of us will soon forget the effects of the pandemic in our lives and on the nation. One of the most dramatic changes compelled by the pandemic was last year’s April lockdown order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. The shuttering of businesses and schools significantly...
A singular link: the holiday season and … saturation patrols?
If 2020 was a race event, we would be rounding the final curve just about now and heading into the backstretch, wouldn’t we? And legions of people would be thankful for that and ready to celebrate the year’s passing, while harboring great hopes for 2021. Recent months...