• posted: May 30, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• black box,  edr,  commercial vehicles

A black box or event data recorder is an electronic device that is installed in vehicles to record data such as speed, time and location. This data can be used Read More

• posted: May 23, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• multi-car pileup,  fault

In a multi-car pileup, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault. There are several factors that need to be considered, such as the speed and direction of Read More

• posted: May 16, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• poor weather,  safety procedures

Bad weather can create hazardous driving conditions that can lead to accidents. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, it's important for drivers to take precautions to avoid Read More

• posted: May 09, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• auto accidents,  dangerous highways,  texas roads

Texas has the largest state highway system, and unfortunately, some of these roads are dangerous to travel on. As a matter of fact, Texas is home to some of America’s Read More

• posted: Apr. 11, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• auto accidents,  hit-and-run,  uninsured motorist coverage

Drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident in Texas are legally required to stop at or near the scene of the incident. Among other requirements, the drivers must exchange insurance Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• drunk driving,  drowsy driving

Drowsy driving occurs whenever a driver gets behind the wheel while fatigued or experiencing sleep deprivation. While it may seem harmless to drive while feeling tired, like after a particularly Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• partial fault,  comparative fault

When one party is fully responsible for causing a motor vehicle accident, that party must pay the other’s injuries and damages. However, both motorists can be partly responsible for an Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• serious injuries,  auto accidents

There have been great advances in vehicle safety over the last several decades. However, auto accidents and resultant bodily injuries are still very common. Car wrecks can cause a wide array Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• drunk driving,  catastrophic injuries

Every year, about 10,000 Americans die in alcohol-related traffic accidents.  Unfortunately, Texas is one of the states where drunk driving deaths are most prevalent. A tragic drunk driving accident recently occurred Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• basic speeding,  prima facie

The law in Texas requires all drivers to operate their vehicles at a safe and reasonable speed. Disregarding speeding laws in Texas can result in a speeding ticket and, in Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• cognitive distractions,  drowsy driving,  visual distractions

On average, eight people perish in the United States every day because of distracted drivers. Distracted driving occurs each time a driver engages in an activity that diverts their attention Read More

• posted: Mar. 14, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• texas accidents,  car crashes,  tailgating

Each year thousands of accidents occur on Texas roadways. Sadly, many of these vehicle crashes result in severe injuries and, in some cases, even fatalities. Most of these accidents were Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• punitive damages,  serious injuries,  noneconomic damages

In the weeks following a serious auto accident, recovering from injuries is not the only challenge you may face. Inability to work and mounting medical bills often create substantial financial Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• car crash,  do's and don'ts

A car accident can be a traumatic event, and many individuals may feel panicked afterward, finding it difficult to think clearly. If you are in an accident, here are some Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• compliance and regulations violations,  trucking companies,  Texas House Bills 19

On June 16, 2021, Governor Abbott signed Texas House Bill 19, which changes how individuals can recover damages in actions involving commercial motor vehicles including 18-wheelers. Plaintiffs now must meet Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2022
• Leland Reinhard
• dram shop act,  drunk driving,  liquor stores

If a drunk driver injures you after they have consumed alcohol provided by a restaurant or bar, you might be able to seek compensation from the serving establishment for all Read More