Rental car companies in Texas must abide by a new rule as of September 1, 2025.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. Under Senate Bill 72, rental car companies in Texas must refund the unused portion of a damage waiver if you bring the car back before your contract ends.
A significant number of car accidents happen in rainy weather.
Key Takeaway:
Yes — you may still file a claim if bad weather was a factor, but only if the other driver failed to adjust their driving to the conditions and acted negligently.
Parents may have legal options if negligence caused their child’s sports injury.
As students head back to class, athletes are also returning to fields, courts, and gyms. Sports naturally come with risk — bumps, bruises, and the occasional sprain are all part of the game. But when injuries go beyond what’s expected, parents often ask: when is it just part of the sport, and when does negligence make schools or coaches legally responsible?
School zone accidents can be complicated.
Key Takeaway:
You can seek compensation for injuries in a Texas school zone accident—even if a public school bus or employee was involved—because certain cases waive government immunity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
Sudden heavy rain can contribute to car accidents in September.
Driving in bad weather always carries risks, but in Texas, the danger is especially high during storm season. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, about 85% of weather-related crashes in the state are due to heavy rain.
Labor Day is September 1, 2025.
It’s another long weekend to take a break from school and work! Labor Day weekend also marks the unofficial end of summer — a chance for Texans to enjoy the warm breeze and sunny skies before fall arrives.
You shouldn’t talk to another driver’s insurance company without a lawyer.
Key Takeaway:
You are not required to give a recorded statement to another driver’s insurance company in Texas, and doing so could hurt your claim.
Unlicensed drivers are a widespread problem in Texas.
Key Takeaway:
If you’re hit by an unlicensed driver in Texas, you can pursue a claim against them, but in most cases, compensation will come through your own Uninsured Motorist coverage.
OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week is held every year in August.
August in Texas is notorious for extreme heat, and outdoor workers like construction crews, landscapers, and utility employees face some of the toughest conditions. High temperatures combined with humidity can put workers in real danger, leading to serious heat-related illnesses that sometimes turn deadly.
Multiple parties may be responsible for an injury at a rental property.
Key Takeaway:
You can sue or file a claim if you were injured at an Airbnb in Texas, but you must prove your injury was caused by negligence.
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