Many of you will remember these stunning words, spoken by drunk driver Matthew Cordle, in his YouTube confession gone viral: “I’m begging you do not drink and drive… It’s too late [for me], but you can still be saved; your victims can still be saved.” Despite receiving more than 200,000 views online, messages like Cordle’s have done little to stop the onslaught of alcohol-related
The grounds on which you can sue someone for causing a car accident while texting aren’t definite. Like any other personal injury case; it depends on the circumstances. That said, there are some facts that you should know about this issue, especially if you have a text-based lawsuit in the works. Is there a ban on texting while driving? We’ve all seen the commercials
Things are happening fast as the Porsche company prepares to defend itself in court against claims that design flaws in the production of the vehicle Paul Walker was driving are responsible for that tragic accident. The tragic accident last November was caused when the Porsche Roger Rodas was driving spun out of control and crashed, killing both Rodas and Walker. Why is Porsche being
K2 is a synthetic form of cannabis. Also known as “Spice”, K2 is a mixture of leafy materials that have been sprayed with a lab-synthesized liquid chemical made to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the psychoactive ingredient in naturally grown marijuana. Users of K2 usually smoke it in the same ways they do natural marijuana. It can also be baked into
While the pain from a serious motorcycle or vehicle accident injury may never cease, your ability to receive compensation can quickly become nonexistent. In the state of Texas, there are several different laws affecting your ability to pursue a personal injury claim. The following information provides a review of some of the important personal injury claim laws. Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Every state
Proving causation or fault in a personal injury case, such as a car accident, is not as simple as it sounds. In Part 1 of our article series on car wrecks and personal injury law, we covered a lot of ground related to causation, but not everything. From the victim’s perspective, causation looks like the easiest part of the case. In reality, it can
If you have been charged with a crime, such as a DWI/DUI, you may wish to expunge your offense from your record. “Expunging” criminal charges refers to removing them from your record. Expunged criminal charges do not show up on your public police record. What Criminal Charges Are On My Record? Normally, all criminal charges brought against you appear on your police record. This
You may have heard about the iPhone’s Breathalyzer. If you have, you probably want to know if it works, and whether it can prevent you from getting a DWI or DUI. Unless the device is used as a preventative for drunk driving; it will not prevent you from getting arrested if you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence. Given that
There is so much to love about the holidays. It’s filled with family, traditions, and the joy of the festive season. For many of us, one of those traditions involves travel. The roads in the U.S. are more busy between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than any other time of the year. Add the mad dashes to the airport, last-minute Christmas shopping, frantic family members
Last year, 34 states, including Texas, saw an increase in their accident ratings — but not just any accidents. The rate increased for one accident type in particular: motorcycle. When the Government Highway Safety Association released their findings at the end of 2012, three factors were thought to contribute to the increase: An increase in registered riders A longer riding season Changes to mandatory helmet laws
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