Legal Articles

driving barefoot

It is not illegal to drive a car or truck while barefoot in Texas. In fact, no state in the U.S. outlaws barefoot driving. However, you should avoid driving without shoes on. While it’s not illegal, it’s not safe either. … Continue reading

CDL for box truck

You’ve probably shared the road with “box trucks” here in Dallas without giving them much thought. Thousands are on the move day and night, transporting household items, business freight, and other cargo. If you have thought about a box truck … Continue reading

yield right of way

Having the right-of-way when driving a vehicle gives you the immediate right to use part of the road. Most experienced drivers would probably say they are safe drivers who know when to yield the right-of-way. Yet, failure to yield the … Continue reading

5-Year Rule for Social Security Disability

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 5-year rule requires you to have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 5 out of the 10 years immediately before your disability began. The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to ensure … Continue reading

lane-splitting-legal-or-illegal

If you ride a motorcycle in Texas, you might wonder whether you can legally maneuver between lanes of slow-moving traffic. The short answer is that lane-splitting is not legal in Texas. In fact, recent legislation has explicitly banned this practice, … Continue reading

Tax Refund on Social Security

Taxpayers may count on receiving a refund if they have overpaid their taxes the previous year. This can happen if your employer withholds too much from your paychecks, which they do according to the information you provided on your W-4. … Continue reading

what age do you stop paying taxes on social security disability?

Social Security benefits that may be subject to federal taxation include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability insurance benefits.  The amount of federal taxes owed on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits depends on the total amount of your yearly income. If … Continue reading

how long do you have to report a car accident?

Under the Texas Transportation Code, any law enforcement officer who investigates a motor vehicle crash that results in a person’s injury or death or damage worth $1,000 or more must submit a written report of that crash to the Texas … Continue reading

Is Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?

If you reside in the Lone Star State, the short answer is that only Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may be subject to taxation, and only by the federal government. Whether your disability benefits are actually taxable, however, will … Continue reading

Maximum Social Security Disability Benefit

The maximum Social Security Disability Insurance benefit in 2024 is $3,822 per month, but many people receive significantly less than this amount. A worker’s lifetime earnings are the primary factor in determining monthly SSDI benefits.  If you have worked and … Continue reading