Remind yourself of important school bus laws for back to school.
Back to school is right around the corner for Texas. As we enter the school year, drivers will once again be sharing the roads with school buses and increased child pedestrian traffic.
Summer road trip? Learn what to do if you’re in an accident out of state.
Millions of families will hit the road for family vacations this summer. It’s often more affordable and convenient to travel by car rather than fly, especially with dogs and small children, making it a popular option.
Renting a car? Learn what to do if you get in an accident.
Roughly 50 million people are expected to rent a car in 2024.
Texas drivers are among the most likely to drive drunk in the nation.
Another Forbes Advisor study has analyzed the fatal accidents across the 50 states to find out which states have the worst drivers, and Texas is among the highest in the nation.
Vehicle touch screens can easily become another kind of distracted driving.
Distracted driving takes thousands of lives every year. But you knew that already.
In an Uber or Lyft accident? Find out why you need an attorney.
Rideshare companies have revolutionized the way we travel. As of 2021, ridesharing services had facilitated 11 billion trips in 10 years, and public transportation use decreased by 6% in the same time period in the United States.
Car accidents can impact your life in ways you may never have considered.
No one wakes up and thinks, “I’m going to get into a car accident today.” They just happen. And, when they do happen, you don’t expect them to have a lasting impact on your life.
Some injuries don’t make themselves clear right away after a car accident.
At Carabin Shaw, we always recommend getting checked out by a medical professional after a car accident, even if you don’t think you’re hurt. There’s a good reason.
Children can be traumatized after an auto accident in Texas.
Previously, it was widely believed that trauma was limited to soldiers who had experienced extreme events outside normal human experiences. However, modern psychological literature understands that trauma can happen to anyone, including children. In fact, children are especially vulnerable to trauma because of their inability to recognize or anticipate danger.
Which parts of the vehicle can the police search?
(December 28, 2022) In a previous post, we discussed search and seizure laws pertaining to automobiles. We saw how a warrantless vehicle search must meet two requirements: probable cause and mobility. But how much of the vehicle can police officers search under this rule? If they see evidence of illegal contraband (illegal substances, for example), do they have the ability to search the entire vehicle? What about bags or locked containers in the passenger compartment or trunk? Let’s take a look at what’s covered under the mobile conveyance exception – and what is not.
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