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Texas roads witness a constant flow of cars and bicycles, creating a shared space that is often harmonious but occasionally fraught with risks. When these two modes of transport collide, questions of fault and responsibility immediately arise. Understanding how fault is determined when a car hits a bicyclist in Texas is not only essential for […]
Amongst the regular traffic on Texas’s highways are log-hauling tractor-trailers. Carrying thousands of pounds of logs at a time, these trucks are pivotal to the state’s economy. They also make for overwhelming road partners. To keep all drivers and cargo safe, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has imposed many rules and regulations regarding the […]
Owning property comes with significant responsibilities, including ensuring the safety of others who may enter your premises. If someone sustains an injury on your property, you could be held liable depending on various factors, such as the injured person’s reason for being on your property and whether you took reasonable steps to prevent harm. At […]
Wrongful death is when one party causes the demise of another due to carelessness, unlawful acts, neglect, or unskillfulness. The surviving family members of the deceased make a wrongful death claim. It may be anyone from the parents, children as well as the surviving spouse, according to the legal website Nolo. The claimants may file […]
Backroads may seem like a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of busy highways, but they often come with hidden dangers that can catch drivers off guard. These quiet, rural routes are riddled with challenges—sharp turns, unpredictable road conditions, and limited visibility—that make them surprisingly hazardous. Drivers often let their guard down, assuming they’ll […]
Many people in Texas have lost loved ones due to cigarette smoking and its serious health effects. In a Florida case, a gay man was awarded over $157 million for a wrongful death case filed after his husband died from lung cancer linked to cigarette smoking. His lawyer said it was the first such case […]
Don Davis is undoubtedly the most experienced and capable plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer in this area, and is widely respected not only for his skills but his highly ethical conduct. To colleagues, adversaries and above all clients he has always, to my personal knowledge, adhered to the highest standards.
Terry W. | Colleague
Bus Accident
A 3-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury when a Capital Metro bus collided with a suburban in northwest Austin, Texas. At trial, we were able to establish fault on both drivers: 1. the driver of the suburban ran a red light; and 2. the bus driver was speeding…
