North Dallas Legal Blog
The cost of being unable to work around the house after a crash
When people talk about the cost of a car crash, they largely tend to focus on medical bills and the cost to repair a vehicle. Sometimes, when a vehicle suffers damage extreme enough to compromise its safety, it becomes necessary to replace a vehicle, which is even...
Just how common are drunk driving crashes in Texas?
Both law enforcement organizations and civilian-run charities have invested a lot of time and money in raising public awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. Knowledge about the risks of driving while impaired is so widespread due to these awareness efforts that...
How safe are walkers and joggers in Texas?
Whether you are one of the many people in Texas who walks or runs for exercise, you will have plenty of opportunities to find yourself as a pedestrian in need of navigating streets and parking lots filled with cars, trucks, sport utility and other motor vehicles. You...
The tragedy of truck underride collisions
Any motor vehicle collision has the potential for personal tragedy, but big truck crashes can easily end poorly for the people in the smaller vehicle. Certain kinds of truck crashes are much worse than others. Truck underride collisions are among the most horrific and...
What happens when a loved one is intestate?
The death of a loved one is always challenging. Yet, it may feel doubly so if you discover they were intestate. This designation means they lacked an estate plan, which can cause confusion and frustration among their kin. If this happens, it’s important for you to...
10 tips to keep your kids safe while cycling in Dallas
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has come up with some safe cycling tips that are simple for adults and children to follow. They base their campaign around a three-point phrase: Be Alert. Be wary. Be seen. Let’s look at those in more depth: Be alert: Look...
Facial injuries are devastating, but you can seek a claim
When you hit your head on your steering wheel, you knew that it was a bad injury immediately. Facial trauma is painful, and you saw a lot of blood. As soon as the emergency medical team arrived, they helped you into the ambulance and took you straight to the hospital....
Police: Speeding teen runs red light, hits truck with family inside
A devastating car accident in Dallas recently put four people in the hospital, though the only good news is that the youngest of them -- a 1-year-old -- was deemed not to have any injuries at the children’s hospital. The accident happened, according to police, when a...
Ignition interlock devices help reduce drunk driving accidents
The dangers of operating a vehicle while intoxicated are widely known, but people continue to take risks by drinking and driving. Unfortunately, drunk driving accident injuries are typically more severe in non-intoxicated people than they are in drunken individuals....
Why you need a lawyer for a personal injury claim
If you’re injured in a car accident, it won’t be long before you’re on the phone with your insurance agent. Your agent is sure to do whatever they can to put your mind at ease and gain your trust. You can expect them to be nice and accommodating, acting like they’re...
