A new study reports that car accidents caused by distracted driving tend to be more severe than other car accidents and that the severity also depends on the type of setting the car accident occurs in. Protections are available to help victims of distracted...
The possibly penalties for drunk driving and what to do
Penalties for drunk driving can be serious which is why no drunk driving charge should ever be taken lightly. Sentences for drunk driving can be significant and can include a combination of penalties such as jail time, fines, suspension or revocation of a driver's...
A look at distracted driving in Texas
Distracted driving remains a dangerous problem in Texas. Over a three-year period in Texas, one in five car accidents was attributed to distracted driving. Texas has initiated a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage drivers...
Texas police officers arrested on domestic charges
Domestic violence charges are always serious. A police officers in a Texas community north of the Edinburg area was recently charged with domestic assault. The assault allegedly occurred when the police officers was off duty. The 37-year old police officers is facing...
Facing drug charges? Consider a pretrial diversion program
Being charged with a crime for the first time can be devastating. Luckily, Texas recently passed a law that might allow residents to get their drug charges dismissed. What is a pretrial diversion program? A pretrial diversion (PTD) program is a way first-time drug...
Legal protections for catastrophic injuries after a car accident
Car accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that have devastating consequences for victims. The victim's life may be changed forever which is why personal injury legal protections are available to help with the physical, financial and emotional fallout of an...
