Most people go ahead and discard their vehicles if they end up with a Texas salvage title. However, it is not uncommon for individuals to want to hold on to a vehicle in this situation, but can they drive it on Texas roadways? Here, we want to discuss what it means for a vehicle to be “salvaged,” as well as whether or not a salvage vehicle can be driven legally. If you are uncertain what to do in the aftermath…
We may be under a historic heat wave right now, but the Fall is right around the corner. Every season comes with different types of driving environments, and we want you to be safe all year round. Here, we want to examine some driving safety tips Texas drivers should review before Fall rolls around – it’s almost here. Seasonal changes require some driver changes, so our Houston car accident lawyer examines what the Fall weather means for us. Watch for…
Property owners have various responsibilities for ensuring the safety of their premises. Typically, property owners have a heightened responsibility to ensure the safety of individuals who have the right to be on their property. This could include invited guests or those that typically will enter the property for other purposes, such as delivery drivers or utility workers. However, there is also something called an “attractive nuisance doctrine” in Texas designed to help protect children from unsafe hazards on people’s property….
Trespassing is generally considered a criminal offense in Texas, so most people would assume that property owners could not be held liable for any injuries that occur to trespassers on their premises. In general, that is the case. Trespassers breaking the law will typically not be protected under premises liability theories. However, there are times when a trespasser could have a valid personal injury claim. Here, we want to review the instances where a property owner could be liable for trespasser…
If you or a loved one get into an accident, you either have to get your vehicle repaired or replaced. Most people are able to get their vehicles repaired and get back on the road, and we generally trust the mechanics and auto repair shops to help. However, there are times when mechanics make mistakes or fail to properly address a major safety issue with the vehicle. Auto repair shops and mechanics could be held responsible if their negligent actions…