When a truck is in transit, its cargo can shift and create a very dangerous situation for those in other vehicles near it. A load shift can result in jackknifing or even the cargo spilling onto the road or out of the rear of the truck’s trailer. Load shifting is…
If you’re injured on publicly owned property, you might want to know who is liable. The attorneys at Springer & Lyle would refer you to the Texas Tort Claims Act for guidance. It gives the state, counties and municipalities certain immunities when they’re performing government functions unless they clearly and…
Unlike many other states, Texas doesn’t have strict statutory liability on animal bites. In fact, the State of Texas has no statute at all that governs liability and compensation for injuries in animal bite cases. That’s just one reason why Texans who are injured by animal bites need Springer &…
When you look out your front window and see a pizza delivery kid writhing in pain on the sidewalk in front of your house from slipping or tripping and falling, one of the things that goes through your mind is whether you’re liable for his injury. You didn’t even order…
When a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the consequences can be deadly. Although accidents happen, there are generally causes for these accidents that could have been avoided. A truck and car accident is often fatal, because the size of the commercial truck makes it a more serious threat to…
With new laws, increased penalties and enforcement, along with public service messages, Springer & Lyle believes the public is getting the message about the dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving. However, more reminders are needed about the dangers of distracted driving in general. These distractions involve eating,…
With the holidays quickly approaching, parents everywhere will be flocking to the toy department in an effort to fill their child’s wish list. Unfortunately, thousands of children are hurt each year while playing with toys, many of which were on the “hottest toy” of the year list. Many of the…
A Qui Tam lawsuit is brought by a whistleblower in federal or state court pursuant to federal and state false claim act laws. They’re often seem in the context of overbilling in Medicare fraud or Medicaid fraud, but fraudulent use of public funds can include misappropriation, embezzlement or other fraudulent acts. Texas has its own Texas False Claims Act….
Springer & Lyle wants you to know that millions of vehicles have been recalled by their manufacturers because of dangerously defective air bags. Injuries attributed to air bag deployment include brain, eye, cervical spine and chest injuries. Deaths have also been claimed. There’s strong evidence that the chemical propellant…
All of us here at Springer & Lyle seem to see more bicyclists on the road every day. We’ve also represented many bicyclists who were the victims of negligent drivers. A motorist is required to observe the rules of the road, but a bicyclist required to follow those same rules….
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