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Texas Dram Shop Act “Dram shop” refers to establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold, such as liquor stores, bars, restaurants, or nightclubs. Dram shop laws originated in the 1880s and were intended to impose liability on establishments that allowed patrons to over consume alcohol and…
Read MoreThe number of people doing their holiday shopping online continues to expand each year, which means more delivery trucks on the road than at any other point in the year. UPS alone has hired 95,000 seasonal employees and expects to deliver 700 million packages between…
Read MoreDrones, which are also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned aircraft systems, are becoming more and more mainstream. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there could be as many as 7,500 small, commercial drones in the sky by 2018. This figure does…
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claims there are 1,115 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks every year. Undoubtedly, traveling over the speed limit is one of the major causes of these accidents. Since commercial trucks are so large, the force of impact generated by…
Read MoreAccording to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 4,000 trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2014. This is, in part, due to their sheer size and weight. When a semi-truck collides with another vehicle, the force generated by the impact is monstrous….
Read MoreThe vast majority of personal injury cases are settled outside of court through negotiations with insurance companies or opposing parties. Settlements are agreements whereby the injured party releases their injury claim in exchange for monetary payments (a settlement) from the defendant or insurance company. Settlements…
Read MoreAs of 2012, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that there were nearly 36 million licensed drivers over the age of 65. While driving is excellent for senior mobility, it can also have severe consequences. Fatal crash rates for those over 85, for example,…
Read MoreMost personal injury claims are resolved through negotiated settlement agreements and never make it to a trial. If you have been hurt in an accident due to another party’s negligence and filed a claim with the insurance company, you may be wondering how the settlement…
Read MoreIf you’ve been injured by a large truck or other commercial vehicle, you may wonder what your case is potentially worth. There are a number of factors that can impact the overall value of a personal injury claim. While the type and amount of compensation…
Read MoreEvery year there are approximately 17,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries in the United States, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. Spinal cord injuries occur when trauma causes damage to the spinal cord resulting in impaired or blocked communication between the…
Read MoreElectrical hazards, which include fires and electric shock, are a common cause of injury and death in both the workplace and homes in the United States. If you have been injured due to the recklessness or negligence of another person, contact The Krist Law Firm,…
Read MoreLarge commercial trucks are an essential part of the U.S. economy; however, they cause thousands of dangerous car crashes every year. If you have been involved in an accident with a big rig, tractor-trailer, semi, 18-wheeler, or other commercial truck, your injuries may be causing…
Read MoreTrucking accidents can very often lead to serious injury or even death. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA), trucking accidents kill almost 4,000 people and injure over 100,000 each year in the United States. On average, about 1 in 10 highway fatalities results…
Read MoreIn February of 2016, an experienced pilot and flight instructor with Houston Light Sport Aviation was tragically killed when his two-seater plane crashed shortly after take off. He was training a student at the Houston Southwest Airport when the accident occurred. According to official reports,…
Read MoreScott Krist of The Krist Law Firm, P.C. has won a Litigator Award from the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents for the second year in a row. The awards are given by this well-respected organization only to a small number of lawyers each year who…
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