Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries and even death to the rider. The Texas Department of Transportation offers several safety reminders to drivers to help avoid an accident. Motorcyclists have a right to share the road with drivers. Drivers should look...
Year: 2021
Discharging student loans in bankruptcy
Each year, it seems that the cost of college tuition is rising. Many students borrow money to attend school and while they have the intention of repaying what they owe, it may be difficult to repay the large balance plus interest that often accrues. For students with...
How the automatic stay can help with creditors
Those struggling with overwhelming debt likely need a break from the stress and strain of creditors. Filing for bankruptcy can help struggling consumers in a variety of ways, including through the automatic stay that can help keep creditors at bay during the process....
Texas distracted driving laws and liability for negligent drivers
Distracted driving causes injuries and death on roadways throughout Texas and the rest of the country. Drivers should be familiar with distracted driving laws in Texas and should follow them. If they do not, they may be liable for harm they cause in an accident....
Multi-vehicle accident in Houston area kills pedestrian
Police say that a pedestrian died in a multi-vehicle accident in the Houston area near the intersection of Bingle Road and Northwest Freeway. Authorities who worked the collision said that it involved five different vehicles as well as the pedestrian. It was not clear...
Medical debt is a serious headache for many Texans
The costs of receiving medical care in this country continues to skyrocket. According to one report, healthcare expenses per person in this country have gone from about $350 per year in 1970 to almost $11,600 per year as of the end of 2019, which is an increase of...
Common causes of car accidents
Car accidents can result in serious injuries and harm to victims. There are some common causes of car accidents and legal protections available to help car accident victims through the aftermath of a car accident. There are several common causes of car accidents...
How can bankruptcy help with foreclosure?
The bankruptcy process is a tool that can possibly help struggling homeowners fend off foreclosure. There are different ways that the bankruptcy process may serve to help in circumstances of foreclosure that struggling homeowners should be familiar with. The automatic...
What are common causes of truck accidents?
Truck accidents and other types of commercial vehicle accidents can wreak havoc on the lives of victims and their families. Victims of truck accidents should know about the different legal resources that exist to help them when they have been harmed in a truck...
Applying for a personal loan after a bankruptcy filing
Finances and one’s credit score are important to individuals in Texas and elsewhere. These both can determine if one is able to afford a major purchase like a home or vehicle. However, certain life events can significantly impact one’s credit score. Filing for...