Texas law demands that all motorcycle riders carry insurance before hitting the road, making you part of one of the most protective rider communities in the country. While motorcycles face unique vulnerabilities on highways and city streets, the state’s insurance requirements provide a critical safety net for your finances and future. Missing or inadequate coverage […]
The two-second rule stands as one of Texas’s most fundamental safety guidelines, requiring drivers to maintain adequate following distance to prevent rear-end collisions. When drivers fail to maintain proper spacing between vehicles, they create dangerous conditions that frequently result in serious accidents and significant legal liability. Understanding this rule and its implications can protect both […]
If you’re injured in a motorcycle crash or bicycle accident while not wearing a helmet, you might worry that Texas helmet laws affect your ability to recover compensation. The relationship between helmet use and liability is more nuanced than many people realize. While Texas has specific helmet requirements for certain riders, failing to wear a […]
Golf carts seem harmless compared to traditional vehicles, but they cause thousands of injuries each year in Texas. Whether you’re hurt in a golf cart accident on a private residential community’s streets, a public roadway, or a golf course, the question of who pays for your medical bills and other losses depends heavily on where […]
When insurance companies drag out settlement negotiations or when your case takes years to resolve, you might wonder whether inflation factors into your eventual compensation. Yes, inflation can affect personal injury settlement calculations, but not always in the ways you might expect. The impact depends on the timing of your losses, the types of damages […]
When your personal injury case reaches the mediation stage, you might feel uncertain about what happens in those sessions and how they differ from going to trial. Mediation is a structured negotiation process where both sides meet with a neutral third party to explore settlement options before taking the case to court. Most personal injury […]
A single misstep on a wet restaurant floor can transform an enjoyable dining experience into a life-altering injury that leaves you facing mounting medical bills and lost wages. Restaurant slip-and-fall accidents occur more frequently than many people realize, often resulting from spilled drinks, freshly mopped floors, or inadequate lighting in dining areas. When restaurant owners […]
When your insurance company denies a legitimate claim or delays payment without a valid reason, you may be facing bad faith insurance practices. In Texas, insurers have a legal obligation to handle claims fairly and investigate them thoroughly, yet many policyholders find themselves fighting the very companies they trusted to protect them. At Byrd Davis […]
Yes, you may still be able to file a personal injury claim even if you were jaywalking when struck by a vehicle. Many pedestrians assume that crossing outside of a designated crosswalk automatically bars them from seeking compensation, but Texas law allows for a more complex analysis of fault and liability in these situations. At […]
All-terrain vehicles and off-road recreational activities present thrilling adventures, but they also carry significant risks that can result in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. When ATV accidents occur, determining liability involves complex legal questions about property ownership, vehicle defects, operator negligence, and safety equipment failures. At Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP, our ATV accident […]
When massive commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles due to drowsy driving, the devastating consequences often extend far beyond what anyone could imagine. Driver fatigue stands as one of the leading causes of serious trucking accidents across Texas highways, turning routine commutes into life-altering tragedies for innocent families. At Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, we […]
Motorcycle riders navigating Texas highways often wonder about the legality of lane splitting, a practice that involves riding between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic. This maneuver, while common in some states and countries, carries significant legal and safety implications that every Texas motorcyclist should understand before attempting it on our busy roadways. At Byrd […]
Texas lakes and waterways provide countless opportunities for recreation and relaxation, but they also present serious dangers when alcohol consumption impairs boat operators’ judgment and abilities. Boating under the influence creates devastating risks for everyone on the water, turning peaceful family outings into tragic accidents that can result in severe injuries, property damage, and loss […]
Fireworks displays bring excitement and celebration to holidays and special events, but they also carry significant risks of serious injury when safety protocols are ignored or when defective products malfunction. Every year, thousands of Americans suffer burns, eye injuries, and other trauma from fireworks accidents, with many incidents resulting from negligence by manufacturers, retailers, or […]
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…
