Can a person acquitted of murder pay for wrongful death?
One of the most famous murder cases in the United States is the trial of O.J. Simpson for the murders of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson. A jury found Simpson not guilty of murder, but the families of Goldman and Brown Simpson took him to court in a wrongful...
Older and Latino workers at greater risk for injuries
Texas is a tax haven that shares a border with Mexico. This makes it home to many Latinos as well as older people approaching retirement. Recent reports say that both of these demographic sectors face increasing risks at work. In 2017, PBS reported that older people...
Driving safety in the rain
Drivers have long considered rain-slicked roads to be dangerous, and for good reason. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, weather conditions contribute to 21% of vehicle accidents. Out of those accidents, 46% occur during rainfall. These statistics...
What are the hazards of overloaded trucks?
An overloaded truck on the highway is a risk not only to the trucker but also to the other cars on Texas roadways. According to North Dixie Truck, an overloaded truck is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. Accident prevention begins before the truck hits the...
When drivers switch lanes abruptly
Dangerous driving takes on many forms, from running red lights to reaching reckless speeds. However, another risk factor that all drivers should be aware of is switching lanes abruptly. Often, this is done accidentally, and drivers who generally exhibit safe and...
Changing your work schedule and the risk of a car accident
There are countless factors which can make a motor vehicle collision more likely. However, some people may have a higher chance of being involved in a motor vehicle wreck because of recent changes to their work schedule. When your daily routine is thrown off because...
Avoiding the top construction site accidents
Remaining safe and injury-free on the construction site in Texas is a priority for all workers. Understanding the top reasons workers suffer injuries is the best way to keep yourself, and those around you, safe. The attorneys at Freeman Law want to make sure you do...
What are reasons to replace a motorcycle helmet?
A good motorcycle helmet can protect your head and shield you from devastating injury if you get into an accident with another vehicle on a Texas road. You might feel that your motorcycle helmet is something you will rarely, if ever, need to replace. However, for a...
How to sue for wrongful death in Texas
All it takes is one bad decision to change the lives of numerous people. A fatal car accident in Texas often results from one person making the wrong choice. Whether that is speeding, drinking and driving or not following any other road law, that choice can alter your...
Contributors to semitruck rollover crashes
Many drivers may believe that, because Texas features so many straight, flat roads, tractor-trailer and tanker truck rollovers are not much of a problem. However, according to ATBS, straight roads are where more than half of all semitruck rollovers happen. Not only...
