Does “negligence per se” apply to car accidents in Texas?

The act of driving a car requires the person behind the wheel to observe a wide range of traffic safety laws, which govern activities like speed limits, right-of-way, acceptable turns and passing, insurance requirements, and much more. All of these laws can be found in Texas sta...

Texas statute of limitations for personal injury claims

A statue of limitations is a time limit within which an injured car accident victim must sue a negligent driver. A lawsuit filed after the statute of limitations expires could lead to the dismissal of the case. Time limits for filing personal injury lawsuits in Dallas and other...

Wrongful death and survival actions in Texas

When someone dies in a fatal car crash, or in any accident caused by the negligence of another party, family members of the deceased family might have a right to compensation.  Under the Civil Practice and Remedies Code of the state of Texas, the spouse, child or children, a...

What are some types of traumatic brain injuries?

Not that long ago we posted about the general causes and consequences of suffering a traumatic brain injury, but what about some of the specific kinds of such injuries? How many variations are there, and how may they relate to possible negligent causation? Most often, traumati...