Year: 2024

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…

Texas is not a no-fault state. In these states, each driver seeks money from their own insurer after an accident, regardless of who was at fault. Instead, Texas operates under an at-fault system. This means that the party who caused the collision is responsible for covering the injured party’s losses….

If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one due to someone else’s legal fault, you can begin a personal injury or wrongful death claim by sending a demand letter to the at-fault party or their insurer. This letter presents the reasons for your claim and the amount you…

Under Texas law, you can recover damages for mental anguish in a personal injury claim. However, you must show that you have suffered a high degree of emotional distress due to someone’s intentional, wrongful, or negligent actions. You must also prove that the distress has hurt your quality of life…

A majority of the oil refineries in the United States are located in Texas, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Below is a full list of refineries in Texas and their locations: Alon USA Energy Inc. (Big Spring) Buckeye Texas Processing LLC (Corpus Christi)…