One of the common causes of car accidents in Dallas is when a driver fails to yield to oncoming traffic, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. If you suffered an injury caused by a driver failing to yield the right-of-way, you … Continue reading
Legal Articles
Under most circumstances, Dallas drivers are not legally required to stop or yield the right-of-way to funeral processions. However, drivers are typically expected to offer this courtesy, which could play a role in personal injury cases following a car accident. … Continue reading
After your spouse is in a car accident in Texas, you might wonder if you can be held financially responsible. Texas follows a fault-based system for car wrecks, which means a driver who causes a crash is responsible for any … Continue reading
Maintaining a safe distance between cars while driving is one of the most important aspects of driving defensively. Many Texas drivers rely on what’s known as the “three-second rule” when gauging how far to stay behind the vehicle in front … Continue reading
Attorney R. Matthew Stewart Included in Marquis Who’s Who The Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Attorney Has Been Serving DFW for Nearly 30 Years Attorney R. Matthew Stewart has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in their biographical volume. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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