Those who own, lease or operate an airport in Texas are likely required to carry liability insurance in the event that someone is injured on the property. There are various types of liability insurance, including general liability, public liability, premises liability, and owners, landlords and tenants liability insurance. It’s important for airport owners to […]
As a large state, Texas presents motorists with long stretches of road. That’s why lawmakers have chosen to raise speed limits over the years. One road even allows people to travel at 85 mph. Forty-one states have increased speed limits since the national 55 mph rule ended in 1995. Researchers looking at the possible link […]
If you’re a cyclist in Texas, you have probably had some less-than-desirable encounters with drivers. Maybe someone did not see you and turned in front of you. Maybe they refused to move over while passing and nearly ran you off of the road. In general, you got the sense that they did not respect your […]
Dog bites are surprisingly common considering that dogs are called man’s best friend. The truth is that dogs, like all other animals, have their own personalities and quirks that you have to be prepared for. Some are hyper, some are aggressive and others just want to snuggle. When they’re sick, tired or hurt, all dogs […]
According to a survey from Insurify, there are more at-fault crashes involving Subaru Crosstreks than any other vehicle on the road. The auto insurance comparison site examined 1.6 million insurance quotes in its database and came up with a list of nine other vehicles that are the most accident-prone. Residents of Texas should be aware […]
Texas residents may want to know the details surrounding an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia that causes its victims to have chills, fevers, severe coughing and shortness of breath. The outbreak was detected in the water system of an upscale hotel in Atlanta. At least 60 people who visited or stayed at […]
Back in October 2017, a pet monkey owned by Wayne Newton attacked a girl who was touring his former. Texas residents may be interested to learn about the details of the resulting premises liability case. On Aug. 7, the mother of the girl filed a lawsuit with the Nevada State Court against Newton and the […]
Texas music fans might be interested to learn that a 24-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit over injuries she suffered at a 2016 Drake concert in New York City. Drake, Madison Square Garden, a venue employee and music promoter Live Nation are all listed as defendants in the suit. According to the claim, the […]
Texas residents may be interested to learn that a fatal incident at SunTrust Park, home ballpark of the Atlanta Braves, has resulted in the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit. In June 2018, the man who invented a dispensing system that would reduce the average pour time for beer died while installing this system at […]
Many drivers in Texas and across the U.S. mistakenly believe that driver assistance systems can handle the driving for them, often assuming that features like Tesla’s Autopilot are capable of fully autonomous driving. This misconception can lead to dangerous situations on the road. According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
Though some drivers in Texas and across the U.S. are looking forward to self-driving cars and a future of zero accident fatalities, the vehicle safety tech seen today is already helping to save lives. J.D. Power has a study out showing that more than half of new car owners were able to avoid an accident […]
When you hail an Uber or Lyft ride in Austin, what concerns are going through your mind? You might be worried about whether the driver is going to be too chatty. Or you might worry that he or she will be driving distracted. One thing you probably don’t worry about is whether the car itself […]
On March 28, 2017, near the city of Spur, Texas, the two stars of “Storm Wranglers,” the Weather Channel show, were speeding down the highway chasing a tornado when they ran a stop sign and crashed into a jeep, killing themselves and the driver of the jeep. The mother of the jeep driver is now […]
Distracted driving has received a great deal of attention from safety advocates, police and the public in Texas. Many people equate the problem of distraction on the road with the use of cell phones while driving. People may be tempted to text, talk or surf the internet on their mobile devices while in traffic, and […]
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…
