Just before the Holidays, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the findings of a new study, showing that about 55% of people involved in serious road accidents, including fatal car crashes, tested positive for one or more drugs or alcohol. Driving under the influence, which impairs drivers’ ability to think and...
With the high risk of being involved in a car accident, it is critical to drive defensively. Although you cannot control other motorists’ actions, defensive driving can increase your chances of a safe trip. What is Defensive Driving? Defensive driving involves using techniques to reduce the risk of a crash by remaining alert, being...
Under Texas law, establishments that sell alcohol can be held legally liable for serving clearly intoxicated customers or minors who go on to injure others. While these laws are primarily thought to apply to bars, liquor stores, clubs, etc. they also extend to social hosts. Social hosts are individuals who serve alcoholic beverages at...
If you were hit by a drunk driver, you may be able to sue a bar if it overserved the driver. These cases fall under Texas’s dram shop laws. What is Dram Shop Liability? Dram shop liability holds establishments that serve alcohol, such as bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, etc., legally responsible for the harm...
With the end of the year fast approaching, many across the U.S. are gearing up for holiday and New Year’s festivities. While many of these celebrations are likely to be incredibly different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is unlikely to change – the consumption of alcohol. With an increase in...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is incredibly dangerous and puts other drivers in harm’s way. Those who choose to drive drunk are also more likely to do it on multiple occasions. In fact, intoxicated drivers involved in fatal accidents are 4.5 times more likely to have previous DUI charges. This is unfortunately true...
