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Construction Site Accidents: Protecting Texas Workers in a High-Risk Industry
Within the construction industry, it is widely known that active construction sites are inherently dangerous environments. Despite numerous safety regulations, accidents happen far too often with nation-leading numbers year after year. This leaves Texas construction workers to face potentially daily risks of serious injury or…
Fighting Back Against Bad-Faith Mortgage Practices Under the Texas Debt Collection Act
Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream, but improper practices by mortgage officers can turn that dream into a nightmare. In Texas, the Texas Debt Collection Act (“TDCA”) protects homeowners from bad-faith or abusive debt collection practices, particularly by mortgage servicers and officers. Under…
How Texas Law Protects You from Robocall and Telemarketing Abuse
Robocalls and telemarketing harassment can feel invasive and overwhelming, but both federal and Texas laws give consumers the tools they need to fight back. Understanding your rights under the TCPA and state-specific laws can make all the difference. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) sets…
Causation and Fault: Understanding Texas Personal Injury Law
In Texas, injured parties must prove their negligence claims to recover damages, by demonstrating that the responsible party owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused their injuries. Among these requirements, causation is perhaps the most critical. “Causation” is the legal term for…
Avoiding Fines: Understanding Texas’ Front and Rear License Plate Laws
In Texas, vehicles are mandated to display both front and rear license plates. This requirement is intended to enhance safety by aiding law enforcement in vehicle identification and facilitating toll operations and traffic monitoring. While the dual plate system offers benefits, such as quicker identification…
The Never-Ending Bill—Your Rights Against a Dishonest Mechanic
It is an all-too-well known situation. You bring your vehicle in for servicing or repair, only to be saddled with a bill much larger than originally quoted, with more work done than agreed to. Worse, you now are told if you fail to pay this…
Understanding Utility Companies’ Duties for Downed Power Lines in Texas
In Texas, utility companies are charged with several duties owed to the public, among which includes certain obligations to address downed power lines under its control. As set forth below, these duties are designed to ensure public safety and maintain reliable electrical service. Importantly, when…
Low Speed Car Crashes Still Bring Risks of Bodily Injury
Millions of cars pass through from week to week, perhaps if not daily. As a result of the traffic volume, car crashes are common. Naturally, a sizable percentage of those crashes are low-impact collisions. However, even in impacts that happen at low speeds or appear…
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