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Construction Site Safety Guidelines & OSHA Regulations

Construction is the deadliest industry in the United States. Every year, more workers lose their lives in fatal construction accidents...

Preventing Falling Objects on Texas Construction Sites

Every year, serious injuries and fatalities are caused by falling objects on Texas construction sites. Tools and building materials that...

Texas Wet Floor Sign Laws

While no law in Texas specifically requires wet floor signs, property owners do have a duty to keep premises free...

Texas Property Owners’ Responsibilities in Preventing Accidents

In Texas, property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Although the specific...

Tips for Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Texas Accident

Car accidents happen suddenly and unexpectedly, and the aftermath can be difficult. You may be injured, need a new car,...

The Psychological Impact of Being in a Car Accident

Car accidents can be traumatic events and have severe effects on your overall well-being. Often victims of car accidents suffer...

Preventing Falling Objects on Texas Construction Sites

Every year, serious injuries and fatalities are caused by falling objects on Texas construction sites. Tools and building materials that...

Scaffolding Injuries on a Texas Construction Site      

Construction is the most dangerous industry in the United States. It has the highest annual fatality rate due to accidents...

How Fast Can Commercial Trucks Safely Travel on Highways in Texas?

It is a common misconception that not exceeding the speed limit means that you are driving safely. While speed is...

How Much Does a Semi Truck Weigh?

Thousands of semi trucks barrel down our roads and highways every day. And every year, about 150 Travis County citizens...

Statute of Limitations in Texas Motorcycle Accident Cases

If you get involved in a motorcycle accident in Texas and need to file an injury claim, you have a...

Texas Motorcycle Accident Guide

Getting into a motorcycle accident can turn your life upside-down. The more you know about your legal rights, the recovery...

Statute of Limitations in Texas Motorcycle Accident Cases

If you get involved in a motorcycle accident in Texas and need to file an injury claim, you have a...

Texas “Move Over or Slow Down Law”

Roadside workers, such as law enforcement officers and first responders, are at high risk of suffering serious or even fatal...

Does Insurance Cover Injuries from Trips, Slips, and Falls?

Slips, trips, and falls are surprisingly serious causes of injury, resulting in 42,114 deaths and about 8 million emergency room...

What Should I Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

It can happen anywhere — in a restaurant where someone spilled something, a supermarket where slippery fruit gets in the...

Suffering a Ruptured Spleen in a Bike Accident Is Serious

Bike riding can be fun and provide a great way to get around and get some exercise. However, bike accidents...

Most Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

Common Bike Accident Injuries Being in a bicycle accident is more than just an annoyance or inconvenience. In many cases,...

What You Need to Know If You're Hit by a FedEx Truck

Here's What You Need To Know if Involved in a FedEx Truck Accident Every day, people in motor vehicles of...

What You Need to Know If You're Hit by an Amazon Truck

Texas is booming again. Unfortunately, that boom can have some unwelcome consequences. An investigation by independent technology news site The...

Can I Sue If I Was Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver?

Commercial truck drivers are required to be responsible on the road — and that includes not driving drunk. The Federal...

A Passenger's Guide to Drunk Driving Accidents

Most people understand that they can claim compensation for damages from a drunk driver who causes a collision with their...

Can I Sue Someone if My Parents Are Killed in an Austin Car Crash?

If an Austin, TX car accident killed your parents, you may have a wrongful death claim against a liable third...

If My Spouse Dies, Am I Responsible for Their Debt?

There is much confusion about whether a spouse is legally liable for a deceased spouse’s debt. The confusion stems from...

What Does Premises Liability Insurance Cover?

Whenever someone steps onto a property — whether they are shopping in a store, visiting a friend at home, or...

How to Counter-Offer an Insurance Settlement

Being involved in a personal injury claim often entails lengthy and strenuous negotiations with an insurance company, in hopes of...

New Texas Laws Protect Accident Victims from Harmful Medical Billing Practices

Texas accident victims may now have less cause to worry about medical bills. This September, two new laws went into...

Can Hospital Bills Go to Collections?

The current state of medical debt is dire: one in six Americans have medical debt collections on their credit report,...

Dog Breeds That Bite and Injure Most Often

Dogs are known for their loyalty toward their owners, and they make great companions for people of all ages. However,...

Using Big Data to Prevent 18-Wheeler Accidents

Computerized data collection in the commercial trucking industry began in the 1980s, when motor carriers started implementing electronic logging devices...