Bicycles are viewed as vehicles in the eyes of Texas law. This means that cyclists must obey many of the same rules and regulations as typical motor vehicle drivers. Bicyclists also have unique ordinances that apply only to them, such as bicycle equipment requirements and riding rules. Texas does not, however, have a law requiring…
School bus accidents are devastating and often involve vulnerable school-aged children. In an effort to protect students from being hit by vehicles when getting on and off of school buses, Texas has strict bus stop laws that all drivers must follow. Learning more about the school bus laws in Texas can help you ensure the…
If you get hurt in a bicycle accident in Texas, one of the best things that you can do to protect yourself is to hire a San Antonio bicycle accident attorney. Your attorney will protect your best interests throughout the legal process. He or she will help you exercise your rights and go up against…
If you get injured in a work-related accident, you may qualify for workers’ compensation and/or a settlement from a personal injury claim in Texas. A key piece of evidence used in most work injury claims is eyewitness accounts. If no one was around to witness your work injury, however, this does not mean that you…
If you get involved in an 18-wheeler accident in Texas, it can upend your life. This is a traumatic event that will most likely cause serious injuries and irreparable property damage. While it is normal to feel confused or overwhelmed after a commercial truck crash, it is important to take certain steps to prepare for…
Construction zone accidents can be deadly for all involved. Construction is an inherently dangerous industry for workers in the U.S. There are certain mistakes and wrongful acts, however, that can increase the risk of a construction zone accident. Determining who is liable, or financially responsible, for a construction accident in Texas takes an investigation into…
Liability can be confusing in a truck accident claim in Texas. Unlike a typical car crash involving two passenger cars and their drivers, liability for an 18-wheeler accident does not always go to the truck driver. Complicated laws such as vicarious liability and federal statutes can apply to a truck accident case and make someone…
On July 11, 2019, a driver struck two pedestrians in Jacksonville, Florida, killing one on impact and injuring the other. The driver had been under the influence and was doing 75 mph in a 25 mph zone. On April 17, 2019, a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in front of a San Antonio elementary…
The long-awaited Salmonella Oranienburg culprit has been found. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak has been tied to whole red, white, and yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed by ProSource, Inc. ProSource, Inc., a common supplier of onions, unfortunately served many restaurants where people who contracted the mysterious Salmonella…
There are both similarities and differences between a standard motor vehicle accident and a motorcycle accident in Texas. One similarity is that the injured victim must determine fault before filing an insurance claim. One difference is that in a motorcycle accident, it is more common for a driver to try to blame the motorcyclist. Despite…
