Turning Left at a Red Light in Texas While turning right on red is usually legal, there are only limited circumstances when it’s legal to turn left on red in Texas.  Texas drivers can legally turn right on a red light if:  In contrast, there are only narrow circumstances when a driver can turn left […]

The Texas Vehicle Inspection Process Currently, Texas vehicle owners must obtain a vehicle inspection sticker every year.  Obtaining this sticker requires submitting to and passing a vehicle inspection that checks the following integral systems: The price of the vehicle inspection for most auto owners in Texas is less than $10, which may involve a one-year […]

Our Dallas personal injury lawyer discusses lost wages and personal injury claims in this blog. Continue reading to learn what is included in lost wages and how to calculate the value of your loss of income. What Is Included in Lost Wages for a Texas Personal Injury Claim? Lost wages are a category of economic […]

Usually, you have the right to choose who your legal representation is. This often includes the ability to switch to a new lawyer if you later change your mind. Keep in mind, however, that there are limitations on your ability to switch to a new lawyer. For example, you can’t switch to a new lawyer […]

The Principle of Sovereign Immunity The ancient Latin legal principle of rex non potest peccare translates into English as ‘the king can do no wrong.’ In practice, all that really means is that you can’t sue the government without its permission.  That might sound unfair, but it makes sense when you think about it. After […]

Litigation, Settlement, and Trial Most people resolve their personal injury claims at the settlement table, not in court. Even when the plaintiff files a lawsuit, they usually withdraw it long before a trial. You will only need to concern yourself about jury duty if a trial is imminent.  How Texas Selects Jurors Texas courts select […]