For the last 15 years, Allstate Insurance has studied safe-driving records across 200 major cities. For those of us who drive in and around Dallas, the numbers were not surprising. On average, Dallas drivers experience a car crash every seven years – and that number places the city in the bottom 15%. Where does that…
Last week, two construction workers were injured at Globe Life Field, the new Texas Rangers stadium in Arlington. According to the Arlington Fire Department, paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to the ballpark. The two men were taken to a local hospital, but the injuries did not appear to be life threatening. No other details regarding…
We certainly hope not. However, driving in Dallas/Fort Worth is a never-ending exercise in offensive and defensive driving – especially during morning and afternoon commutes. A quick scan this morning of Twitter accident posts included: I-35E at Illinois Ave I-30 at Cockrell Hill I-35 at Belt Line Rd 635 at Forest Lane 121 at Plano…
Did you know if you are arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, your license could be automatically suspended within two months even if you are not charged with DWI? This automatic suspension can be avoided. Here’s how … The automatic suspension can be avoided if you (or your attorney) request an Administrative License…
As a business owner, you’ve got enough on your plate. Add a legal issue or question into the mix, and it can feel completely overwhelming. At the Harris Firm, we understand the issues facing small and mid-sized business owners in Dallas and Fort Worth. That’s why we offer reasonable legal fees that won’t break the bank….
On May 15th, cyclists gathered all over the world for a Ride of Silence ceremony followed by a ride that honors those killed or injured while cycling on pubic roadways. Over 20 events were held across Texas, including rides in Coppell, Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland and Plano. Those participating in a Ride of Silence…
Our office, as well as social media, has been buzzing with complaints of late-night phone calls from area codes 222 and 232. Your call log may only show the phone number while others show the call originating from Sierra Leone. Do not answer those calls or call that number back! According to the Federal Communications…
Have you ever stolen something from a hotel? An historic hotel in New Orleans is offering a free seven-night stay to the most interesting item stolen from their establishment – and returned by July 1st. The contest is the brainchild of The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Historic Giveback Contest has already…
Recently, a lawsuit was filed against Flight Deck Trampoline Park near White Settlement. This, after a four-year old boy was injured in April of 2017. The lawsuit claims that while the boy was jumping on a trampoline, other jumpers – who were bigger – joined him on the same trampoline. The alleged recoil effect sent…
Recently, you may have seen two different stories about children being bitten by dogs in North Texas. One child was attacked by the family pet, and a second child was attacked by a neighbor’s dog which had broken free of its leash. Both children were rushed to the hospital. Did you know: In 2016, there…