The rise in rideshare services has led to an exponential increase in rideshare drivers and accidents. Uber and Lyft have vehicle and driver requirements in place to avoid liability arising from these incidents and to comply with government regulations. When these driver and vehicle requirements are not enforced, the risk of an accident occurring…
The constitutional right to a trial by jury is a powerful part of our justice system. But for it to work, we need people to fill those jury seats. These are the same people who also have the right to this fair trial process. Being called for jury duty is a civic duty. It’s…
Every Texas driver has felt the frustration of being stuck behind a semi-truck driving in the left lane. In many places, posted signs clearly state that the left lane is reserved for faster-moving passenger cars only. However, not every stretch of highway has signs that clarify the driving rules. Knowing the rules of the…
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) makes it clear that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires someone to have special training and skills. A commercial driver’s license allows a person to operate large commercial vehicles on public roadways. Commercial motor vehicles haul goods and materials, but they also include buses to transport people. …
The Texas Good Samaritan Law protects people from civil liability for injuries when their intention was to help someone in need of medical care – even if they didn’t have the knowledge or experience to do so.
If you’ve been injured through someone else’s negligence and you have pre-existing conditions, it’s important to understand how your history may impact your case.
Ziplines are among recent attractions that have gained widespread popularity, for adventure-seekers and families seeking diversion alike. Commercial zipline operators offer services to customers of all ages and levels of experience, which opens the business up to families with children, teens, and groups of young adults. However, ziplining can be dangerous, especially if a…
Understanding the law comes with many challenges, not least among them the prevalence of Latin terms and what many people call “legalese.” Often, people get into a lot of trouble simply because they don’t understand a contract or other legal document. This is why you must hire a lawyer to help when you’re dealing…
When you first contact a San Antonio attorney about your case, you do so to make sure he or she is good and determine whether you can trust them to handle your case competently. The initial case evaluation also gives you a chance to make sure you like the attorney and can get along…