Texas Spoliation of Evidence Instruction - Why it is Important to Hire a Lawyer Quickly
The Texas Spoliation of Evidence Instruction is a jury instruction that allows jurors to infer that a party who has destroyed or failed...
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Overview of New York State's Adult Survivors Act
The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) is a new law that was recently passed in New York State. The ASA provides survivors of childhood sexual...
What is the civil statute of limitations for sexual assault in Texas?
Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have long-lasting effects on survivors. In Texas, survivors of sexual assault have the right...
Can you sue your employer in Texas for wrongful termination?
Employment in Texas is generally considered to be "at-will," which means that either the employer or the employee may terminate the...
What is the difference between a Longshore Claim and a Jones Act Seaman claim?
Maritime workers who are injured on the job are entitled to certain benefits and protections under federal law. However, the type of...
Determining Jones Act Seaman Status
Under the Jones Act, seamen are entitled to a range of benefits and protections, including the right to sue their employers for...
What is the difference between active THC and the metabolite of marijuana?
Many employers require post-accident drug tests when you have been involved in a workplace accident. As this article explains, a urine...
Are self-driving vehicles safe in 2023?
Self-driving vehicles are the way of the future, but the question is how safe is the technology today? Self-driving technology is still...
The most dangerous stretches of highway in the United States
It's estimated that 4,000 people die in car crashes every year on US highways alone. This number has been consistent since the mid-1990s,...
What benefits does the Railroad Retirement Board offer?
Ryan Pigg has represented hundreds of railroad workers throughout the United States in personal injury lawsuits against railroad...
What is UIM Insurance?
The State of Texas requires all drivers to carry at least basic liability insurance to drive on Texas roadways. Some policies allow you...
Workers' compensation benefits available to injured workers in Texas
If you've been injured on the job, workers' compensation benefits may be available to help offset the financial costs associated with...
Types of Burns Suffered by Personal Injury Plaintiffs
A burn is an injury to the skin and the tissue below it. Burns can be caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation....
SMITH System of Driving
The Smith System of Driving is a method of driving that was developed in the early 1900s by a man named Horace Smith. It is designed to...
Rules for Following Distances While Driving in an 18-Wheeler
Driving a large vehicle on the road requires a different set of rules than driving a regular car. An 18-wheeler driver owes a greater...
Overview of the Safety Appliance Act
The Safety Appliance Act was passed in 1893 to protect the lives of passengers and workers on board trains. This act required railroad...
History of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) is a United States federal law that provides railroad workers with a cause of action against...
Contributory Negligence Standard in Texas
Negligence is a legal term that refers to the failure of a person to use ordinary care in his or her actions. In Texas, a plaintiff's...
Dangers of Distracted Driving in an 18-Wheeler
Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands of people over the years. Many 18-wheeler drivers...
Dangers of Fatigued Driving in an 18-Wheeler
Driving an 18-wheeler is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Truck driver fatigue is a serious problem with huge consequences for...
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