Over the past decade, autonomous vehicles have begun making their way across the country. It began with small cars in large cities— but, more recently, the trend has reached Texas in the form of self-driving semi-trucks. According to the National Safety Council, nearly 5,000 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in 2017 alone […]

Recently, Houston personal injury lawyer, Daniel D. Horowitz, sat down with Jason M. Byrd for a podcast, The Byrd Chronicles – “Where Law Meets Life.” This podcast dives into specific areas of the law, how it applies to everyday situations and life in general. The title of Daniel’s podcast episode is “Practicing Law: Leveling The […]

The scorching summer weather in Texas drives many people in our state to use public swimming pools. However, there are also a higher number of swimming pool accidents during the summer. Slip and fall accidents, drownings and even decapitations from swimming pool drains can harm swimmers. You may be able to file a premises liability […]

Electric scooters are popular in major cities across Texas, including Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. Customers of scooter companies like Bird and Lime can use smartphone apps to unlock scooters parked around the city. Houston may be the next city to experience the electric scooter craze. Here’s why you should not be thrilled about scooters […]

It is boat season in Texas. With many lakes and the Gulf nearby, there are many opportunities for Texans to get out on the water with friends and family this summer. Below, we have outlined a few important Texas boating laws. Following these boating requirements can help keep you safe from a boat accident. Do […]