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If you were injured because someone else acted negligently in Texas, you generally start your personal injury claim by filing an insurance claim. If the insurer refuses to pay fair compensation, you may need to file a lawsuit within Texas’s two-year deadline. What Is a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim is a legal demand for compensation after you are harmed due to another party’s ...

What are Move Over Laws? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Move Over Laws require the following: When a vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on or next to a roadway, drivers approaching the vehicle should: Change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle; or Slow down to a reasonable speed if unable to safely make a lane change. Texas established ...

Pedestrians generally have the right of way in Texas, but there are exceptions. Even if a pedestrian is partially at fault, they may still recover damages for injuries under Texas’ comparative negligence laws. Knowing your rights and seeking an experienced Dallas pedestrian accident attorney can help protect your claim. Understanding Texas Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws Pedestrian right of way in ...

Citations, Criminal Charges, and Accidental Deaths Stunts and street racing have gone up in Dallas since stay-at-home orders went into effect. Groups of drivers have blocked highways and started spinning donuts in busy intersections. On the first weekend of May alone, Dallas police “ seized dozens of vehicles and handed out hundreds of tickets,” according to Fox 4 News. The Dallas Police ...