FVF Law Papers

What Is a Commercial Vehicle? A commercial vehicle is generally any motor vehicle being used to transport goods or paying passengers on public roads, such as self-propelled or towed vehicles that:  Have a gross vehicle weight rating or combination weight…

Made up of 9,000 companies producing 70,000 different products, the American chemical industry brings in $400 billion a year. The U.S. Department of Commerce has developed eight industrial classifications for this booming industry (the largest in the world): Industrial inorganic…

The death of a loved one is inevitably traumatic. With the emotional pain and suffering comes the difficulty of making decisions about how to properly honor the loved one’s life, and unfortunately sometimes whether or not to seek compensation for…

When a loved one dies because of the recklessness, carelessness, or negligence of another, a lawsuit can be a way for families to enact justice for their loss. But when faced with the kind of devastating accident that results in…

In many states, such as Texas, state law allows certain surviving family members to file a civil lawsuit when the death of a loved one is caused by another person or entity’s negligent or reckless behavior. In other states, such…

Texas is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. With wide-open spaces and many months of sunshine per year, the rolling landscape of Central Texas in particular is perfect to get some wind in your hair. You don’t need a motorcycle and the…

Investigating Fatal Car Accidents When a loved one dies in a fatal car accident, family members immediately experience a flood of emotions. Shock, anger, and grief are commonly experienced by survivors of those killed in fatal accidents. For some, this…

Drill rig accidents can be devastating — both for the environment and for the people involved. While the Texas oil and gas industry is booming, companies are looking to extract all they can while demand and profits are high.  This drive…

Even a minor fender bender on the way to soccer practice can leave confident drivers feeling shaken. The reality is that when two — or more — vehicles collide, the parties involved often walk away unharmed, relieved that it was…

When a loved one is unexpectedly killed in an accident, the grief is immeasurable. In cases where the accident resulted from another person or entity’s negligent or harmful behavior, the survivors’ grief often is accompanied by a desire for justice….

When someone dies in a vehicle or workplace accident, there is likely to be more than one surviving family member — and more than one person entitled to a wrongful death settlement.  Texas permits only certain family members to file…

You may not encounter them very often, but 18-wheeler accidents are probably more common than you think. While large trucks log many more miles on the road than passenger vehicles, both drivers of 18-wheelers and drivers of passenger cars are…