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New Year’s Eve ranks among the deadliest nights on American roads. Between midnight and 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, drunk driving crashes claim more lives than any other holiday period. The celebration that marks new beginnings too often ends in tragedy when impaired drivers make the fatal choice to get behind the wheel. The […]
The devastating impact of truck accidents on Texas highways is often amplified when driver fatigue plays a role. Commercial vehicle accidents involving hours of service violations represent some of the most serious cases in personal injury law, where federal regulations designed to keep our roads safe have been ignored or circumvented. When a massive commercial […]
Federal trucking regulations form the bedrock of highway safety, creating a comprehensive framework designed to protect Austin drivers from the devastating consequences of commercial vehicle accidents. When an 80,000-pound semi-truck shares the road with passenger vehicles, these safety standards can mean the difference between life and death for unsuspecting motorists navigating Texas highways. At Byrd […]
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 […]
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…
