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For motorcycle enthusiasts, there’s nothing quite like hitting the open road – especially on warm, sunny days. But motorcycle riding comes with risks. For one, a bike doesn’t provide the protection of larger vehicles, and it isn’t as stable as a car. Fortunately, you can still ride your bike and stay safe. Here are nine ways you can help prevent wrecks. 1. Be Seen
Texas has some of the strictest DUI/DWI laws in the country. The only state more stringent is California. Law enforcement officials can arrest you on suspicion of driving under the influence. While this is no surprise to local residents; it can be a shock to visitors passing through. As you can imagine, a mandate like this leads to a fair number of false arrests.
It can take a lifetime – or multiple lifetimes – to create a family estate of significant value. However, many people enjoy at least a modest net worth based on the appreciating value of their home and other assets. It is important for everyone to realize, whether modestly or very wealthy, the exposure you may have if you are the defendant in a personal
In the vast majority of personal injury cases, the settlement award is not taxable at the federal or state level. No Taxing Of Personal Injury Cases (In Most Cases) The IRS will not tax you on any monies you received as compensatory damages in a settlement or a verdict of a personal injury lawsuit involving physical injury or physical sickness. This exemption extends to
If you are pulled over by an officer who suspects that you are driving while intoxicated, you should think twice before submitting to a breathalyzer test. There are plenty of instances when agreeing to blow is the wrong decision. When To Take A Breathalyzer Test Never… It only makes sense to submit to a breathalyzer test if you have not consumed alcohol. If you
Most people have heard of an “Occupational License” in passing yet many do not know what it actually means. The state of Texas grants such a license to an individual in the event that his driver’s license is suspended. However, the suspension must be the result of something besides a mental or physical disability. Why So Many Need An Occupational License There is no
When it comes to cancer, many patients are unaware of all their treatment options. Unfortunately, taking the wrong medication can have dire effects on your body. This is exactly what happened to a group of women being treated for breast cancer with docetaxel, the generic form of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere. Support For Hair Loss Claims Several lawsuits have been filed against the makers
In 2016, Texas roadways claimed nearly 3,800 lives. The number of fatalities has increased 5.47 percent from the previous year and is expected to continue to rise. More than 100 people die from reckless driving in San Antonio every year. Among some circles, Houston is known as the “drunk driving capital of Texas.” Not to mention, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the
An insurance policy is a contract between two parties: you and the insurance company. Both of you have obligations that are laid out in the insurance policy. While many insurers often act like they can do what they want when it comes to paying claims, insurance companies still have contractual obligations laid out in the policy. When a policyholder (you) files a claim with
Are you a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or other medical provider or business that has a contract with Stericycle. Inc., to dispose of your medical waste? You may have a claim for breach of contract due to excessive charges. Stericycle is alleged to have charged automated price increases without giving notice to customers since 2003. The allegations assert that the automated increased ostensibly were for
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