Year: 2024

Most vehicles in Texas need a front and rear license plate. If the police catch you without one, you face a $200 fine. However, you could have the charge dismissed if you install a front license plate and pay a $10 reimbursement fee.  While Texas law requires a front plate,…

Car accidents are traumatic events that often result in physical injuries. However, they can also take a toll on mental health. Experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD after a car accident is more common than many realize. Emotional and psychological distress can set in due to the shock, fear, or injuries…

Motorcycle helmet laws in Texas require all riders under 21 to wear helmets. Motorcyclists who are 21 or older may ride without a helmet if they are eligible for an exemption. However, all riders are urged to wear a motorcycle helmet for their own safety. Under the Texas Transportation Code,…

Colorado law holds dog owners strictly liable for dog bites. This means owners are liable for serious bite injuries their dogs cause, even if they didn’t know the dogs could be dangerous. For less severe injuries, negligence rules apply, requiring proof that the owner failed to act responsibly.  Does Colorado…

Both the federal and Colorado state governments have passed safety laws and regulations that truck drivers and carriers must follow. If a crash occurs because a truck driver or trucking company failed to follow these laws, they could be liable for any resulting injuries. Is a Truck Driver in Colorado…

Despite the myths you may have heard, Texas laws do not restrict driving without shoes. In fact, no state in the U.S. has statutes against barefoot driving. However, what you have or do not have on your feet while operating a vehicle can affect your driving ability. Carefully considering your…

When driving around trucks, you should always be able to see the driver’s face in the mirror. If you can’t, you are in the truck’s blind spot and must maintain a wide berth and slow down or speed up to remain visible.  Trucks are vital for moving goods and supplies…

Under a recently passed law, Colorado has increased the limits on compensation recoverable through personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death actions. These caps will automatically increase biannually according to inflation. The law also makes other changes to wrongful death actions in Colorado, including authorizing siblings of decedents to file…

Under C.R.S. § 42-1-102, the “right-of-way” in Colorado means one driver’s or pedestrian’s right to go before the other when they are at risk of a collision due to their speed, direction, and proximity. Right-of-way rules in Colorado can vary based on circumstances such as whether a person is traveling…

In Texas, children must be at least 8 years old and 4’9” tall to sit in the front seat of a vehicle. If a child doesn’t meet the front seat requirements, they must ride in a child safety seat in the rear. These rules protect kids from the dangers posed…