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In Texas, stopping for a school bus isn’t just about being courteous—it’s a legal requirement designed to protect children. We’ve all been there: rushing to get somewhere on time, only to have a school bus suddenly appear in front of us. It might seem tempting to pass, especially when no children are visibly crossing the […]
A premise owner is not under an absolute obligation to remove asbestos, but is under an obligation to notify tenants of the presence of asbestos. If asbestos is present within a premise environment, a tenant could, among other things, legally notify the premise owner to choose between removing the asbestos or not being paid rent. […]
For a contract to be legally binding, both parties must have the legal capacity to enter into it. Certain individuals — including minors, people with mental illness, and those who are severely intoxicated — are presumed by law to lack this capacity. When these individuals enter into contracts, the agreements are generally considered voidable, meaning […]
In a contract dispute over a breach of contract, a person should bring up as many legal defenses as possible, including “affirmative defenses.” It is normally insufficient to merely refuse legal misconduct. An individual must reply with every credible argument that validates his or her stance. Furthermore, if a person does not introduce defenses in […]
Most everyone has been in a situation where a friend needs to borrow a car to go shopping or borrow a truck to move. Friends are generally willing to help a friend out. That is what friends do. What happens if your friend is involved in an accident while driving a borrowed vehicle? Insurance […]
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…
