Injuries can occur anytime and anywhere. This includes when individuals are going to work or leaving work. However, there are often questions about whether or not individuals can recover some type of workers’ compensation if they sustain an injury when going to or from work. There is not always a clear-cut answer to this question, and it depends on several factors related to whether or not a person was on the clock at the time the injury occurred. A work…
The terms DUI and DWI are often used by individuals to mean the same thing. In many states, “driving under the influence” and “driving while intoxicated” do have differences in Texas. In this state, both DUI and DWI refer to individuals operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This means that the individual lacks normal physical and mental faculties as a result of consuming alcohol or some type of narcotic. If you’re involved in a crash, call a Houston drunk driving accident…
Intersections are dangerous. These are the places on the roadway where traffic converges all at once, coming from all different directions. Some drivers want to go straight, and some want to make turns. Sometimes, drivers have to cross lanes of oncoming traffic to get to their destination. Regardless of the circumstances, some intersections are particularly dangerous, and our Houston personal injury attorney wanted to discuss why that is the case. The Safety Issues At Intersections According to information available from…
The truth is that many drivers tend to disregard the safety of motorcyclists. Maybe this is not intentional, but it happens. All vehicle drivers need to take steps to maintain safety for everyone around them, including motorcyclists. Here, we want to discuss 10 tips for safely sharing the road with motorcyclists in Texas. 1. Watch Blind Spots Every vehicle on the roadway has a blind spot, and this can be dangerous for motorcyclists. Drivers and vehicles should always check their…
If you have ever seen a motorcyclist traveling down the center dotted line between two lanes of traffic heading in the same direction, then you have seen lane splitting. This practice is legal in certain states across the country, and studies have even shown that there are benefits to lane splitting for motorcyclists. However, we need to look at what Texas law says about lane splitting, and all motorcyclists need to take the steps necessary to remain legal on state…