When Can You Sue a Bar for Overserving in Fatal DUI Cases? Texas Dram Shop Laws Explained
Summary You can sue a Texas bar or liquor store if it served someone who was obviously intoxicated and that intoxication helped cause a fatal crash. Families can file wrongful death claims; the estate can bring a survival claim. The deadline is generally two years from the date of death. Bars often raise a “Safe […]
Why Your Brain Misses 50% of Hazards: The Science of Selective Attention While Driving
Summary Hands-free isn’t risk-free: phone conversations drain mental bandwidth and shrink what you notice. Your gaze steers the car; panic “target fixation” can pull you toward the hazard you stare at. At speed, your useful field of view and reaction time shrink, so fewer side hazards register. Use commentary driving and the SIPDE method to […]
Storefront Crash Attorney | Vehicle-Into-Store Accidents in Texas
Vehicle-into-store crashes injure shoppers and staff with no warning. These events also trigger complex insurance and legal issues. This guide explains who may be liable, what evidence matters, and how Texas law allocates fault. Joe I. Zaid & Associates represents injured Texans in these cases statewide. We offer free consultations. Why storefront crashes matter Vehicles […]
How Safe Is GM’s Super Cruise Technology?
The promise seems almost too good to be true: drive without hands on the wheel or feet on the pedals for as long as it’s active, provided the car’s internal camera sees you watching the road, ready to take control at any moment. General Motors markets its Super Cruise system as revolutionary technology that delivers […]
Kitchen Stepper Injury Attorney | Defective Stool Injuries
Major Recall Affects Over 300,000 Families When you reach for items in your kitchen cabinets or help your children access the counter safely, you trust that your step stool will protect your family. Unfortunately, Cosco has received 34 reports of the safety bar detaching or breaking, including two incidents resulting in head injuries from […]
Kia Loose Parts Accident Attorney | 300K Vehicles Recalled
When Car Parts Become Flying Hazards: What Kia’s Massive Recall Means for Texas Drivers Picture this: you’re cruising down Highway 290 in Houston when suddenly, a piece of trim from the Kia in front of you breaks loose and smashes into your windshield. The driver ahead has no idea their vehicle just became a road […]
10 Warning Signs a Dog Is About to Attack That Could Save Your Life
Summary Dogs almost always give warning signals before a bite. Look for freezing, a hard stare/“whale eye,” raised hackles, and stiff tail. Back away slowly, turn your body sideways, avoid eye contact, and create space. Children face the highest risk; learn the signs and teach kids simple rules. The fastest way to avoid a bite […]
The 5-Second Gamble: Why Texting While Driving Kills More Texans Than You Think
Every time you glance at your phone while driving, you’re essentially closing your eyes and speeding down the highway blindfolded. That’s not hyperbole—it’s science. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. […]
When the Heat Is On: Your Rights Under OSHA’s New Heat Safety Regulations
The summer heat in Texas doesn’t just make you uncomfortable—it can be deadly. As temperatures soar and construction sites, warehouses, and outdoor work areas become furnaces, a groundbreaking shift in workplace safety is underway. For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators are implementing comprehensive heat safety regulations that could transform how millions of […]
National Charter Bus Accidents in Texas: What Passengers Need to Know
Charter bus travel remains a popular choice for groups touring Texas, transporting workers to industrial sites, and carrying passengers on long-distance journeys. While these large vehicles provide convenient transportation for millions of Americans annually, recent statistics reveal alarming trends in bus accident rates that every Texas passenger should understand. The Scope of Charter Bus Accidents […]