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Why Trucking Companies May Be Liable for Driver Fatigue-Related Accidents

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 […]

Lane Splitting and Texas Law: What Riders Need to Know

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 […]

Dangers of Drunk Boating: Understanding Liability on Texas Lakes

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 Injuries and Liability: Who’s Responsible for Accidents?

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 […]

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Proving negligence forms the foundation of most personal injury lawsuits, yet many accident victims struggle to understand what evidence they need to build a successful case. Negligence occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person. While this concept may seem straightforward, establishing negligence in court requires meeting specific legal […]

Understanding Punitive Damages in Texas Injury Lawsuits

Punitive damages serve as a powerful legal tool designed to punish defendants for particularly egregious conduct and deter similar behavior in the future. Unlike compensatory damages that reimburse victims for actual losses, punitive damages go beyond making you whole by imposing additional financial penalties on wrongdoers. Texas law allows punitive damages in personal injury cases, […]

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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…

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