Every person, no matter who they are, that is driving a motor vehicle in Texas, must take measures to ensure that they are exercising care while operating the vehicle. This means that they must not commit acts that they know are likely to cause injury or harm to another person or to property. You are considered negligent if you fail to take reasonable care while operating a motor vehicle under Texas State Law.It is the duty of the driver to...more
Driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs is the act of operating a vehicle (may include bicycle, boat, airplane or tractor) after consuming alcohol or other drugs. DUI or DWI (driving while intoxicated) are synonymous terms that represent the criminal offense of operating (or in some jurisdictions merely being in physical control of) a motor vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of both. These...more
One of the most serious traffic violations in many states is reckless driving. This moving violation can result in very serious penalties for the driver. It is always wise to consult an attorney about how to best approach facing these charges in court.Reckless driving is a peculiar crime. The criminal code does not state one single specific act a person must commit in order to prove guilt. Instead, proving that person committed this crime involves making the determination beyond a shadow of a doubt of what that person's frame of mind was while driving. The frame of mind that determines whether or not someone committed reckless driving is whether or not that person had a willful disregard for public safety while driving.This disregard for safety could include a disregard for the safety of other drivers on the road, pedestrians on the street, or animals that may be near roadways. This disregard can even include disregard for property that may be damaged as a result of the reckless driving. It can even include disregard for one's own life by driving dangerously.The different acts that can be considered as reckless driving are numerous and varied. One of the most common examples is...more
As criminal offenses are increasing so reasons to hire a professional criminal defence lawyer has been also increasing in Vancouver. Numerous criminal defence lawyers have been assisting individuals in Vancouver, BC. A criminal defence lawyer legally represents individuals before the court of justice. And there are several reasons to hire a...more
Ending a marriage after being together for years can be a terrible situation to face for anyone. However, going through a divorce is sometimes the only option for people and the best way to get it is with the help of divorce lawyers. If you are in need of divorce lawyers, Lake Oswego Oregon can offer you a range of options to choose...more
In St. Louis, there are several law firms which deal with different types of cases. They are the ones who will help the victims to get justice against all the wrong doings of the faulty party. If you get injured while performing your professional duties then you should hire a St. Louis work accident lawyer to represent your case. The attorney whom you have hired will help you to get the necessary compensation which you are entitled to. Accidents occur without giving any warnings. In work place accidents usually occur due to the negligence on the employees part to maintain proper safety measures for the workers who have to operate heavy machineries. The St. Louis work accident lawyer help these injured victims to seek justice. Sometimes the victims are so severely injured that they cannot continue with their job. If the victim is the sole earner of the family then this situation will cause a lot of problems for his family members. During these cases, the St. Louis work accident lawyer will help you to receive the necessary funds which you are entitled to from your employees for the rest of your life. If you are planning to hire a St. Louis work accident lawyer to...more
Introduction to InvestingAsk those who are rich, and they will probably say they got rich from real estate or stocks. These are only two ways. There are actually various ways to get rich by investing. You can purchase bonds, mutual funds, and many...more
One woman in her 60s has been paying her attorney a set amount every month for the past four years. Her attorneys fees added up quickly when she was fighting with the state compensation fund office to receive her $101 monthly disability payment. In...more
How to Start InvestingThe biggest question is asked most frequently is how does one get started investing? If you ask some people, you may get surprising answers. There are people who are afraid to invest because they read so much about investing....more
Seniors who need all the help they can get when planning for their nest eggs can get tax benefits from a number of popular retirement plans. The tax deferrals or tax structures incorporated into many of these retirement accounts or plans are...more
It seems like as every year passes people have to work longer before they can afford to retire. It is no secret that most Americans are not financially prepared to retire and that most people spend more time planning their vacations than they do...more
When you are exposed to numbers as other people you too could be one of those who collects and recalls certain numbers.Amounting to $8 trillion is the federal debt of the United States where every American family has a share of $28,000. Nothing good...more