One of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits involves defective products, and the number of case filings continues to grow. Victims filed 29% more product liability cases in 2019 than in 2018. Manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe for consumer use. When a victim…
Bicycles are a popular form of transportation in Austin, TX. Bike lanes and trails throughout the city invite cyclists to ride whether they’re commuting, or simply enjoying the activity of riding outdoors. Sharing the road, however, presents dangers that both cyclists and motorists need to be aware of. The Insurance…
Car accidents are a common roadway occurrence. On average, there are 6 million car accidents in the U.S. annually. In Texas, a crash occurs every 58 seconds based on reported accidents in 2018. Anyone can be a victim at any time, so it’s important to know what to do if…
The recent murder of George Floyd by a police officer has renewed long-standing civilian outrage at police brutality. One unjust death at the hands of a police officer is too many, but it is the culmination of police brutality, particularly against Black Americans, that has caused heated civil unrest. Unfortunately,…
In Texas, when someone is injured by the negligence of an intoxicated person, the victim can bring a personal injury claim against that person to receive compensation for loss of income, medical bills, and other quality-of-life expenses. In some cases, the individual who provided the alcohol to the intoxicated person…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the globe are staying home in an attempt to prevent infection and transmission of the virus. However, home isn’t safe for everyone. Data shows that the number of domestic violence cases is rapidly increasing worldwide as people quarantine. Officials in Spain reported an…
The spread of COVID-19 has made us wary of contact with others. So much so, that someone sniffling or coughing in public causes extreme anxiety. Now, grocery stores and other essential establishments are seriously enforcing social distancing to prevent the transmission of the virus between shoppers and employees to help…
Impaired driving is one of the greatest risks on the road. In 2017, over 100,000 people were injured as a result of accidents involving drunk drivers in Texas. And in 2018, over 95,000 accidents were caused by distracted drivers on Texas roadways. At DC Law, we have met with many…
We all know that drinking too much and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is a bad, dangerous idea. It’s also illegal. And if you’ve ever worked in the food and beverage industry, you are also aware that serving too many drinks to a patron is also dangerous and…
Wide-open roadways and long summers make Texas an ideal place for motorcyclists. In fact, Texas has the fifth-largest number of estimated motorcycle registrations in the U.S. A larger volume of motorists, however, also means more injuries. Texas ranks among the top three states (alongside Florida and California) for the highest…
