valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | October 31, 2021 | Texas Laws
Motorcycles come in a fairly wide range of shapes and sizes. In some cases, a vehicle that you might regard as a motorcycle might nevertheless be too small to be considered street legal. Even if you can take it on the street, you should still be aware of the relevant licensing requirements. Laws regarding the… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 4, 2021 | Texas Laws
Riding a motorcycle is thrilling. For a child, riding a motorcycle may be one of the most exciting privileges they experience. However, several Texas laws restrict minors from riding a motorcycle. Riders need to be aware of the Texas laws for minors as passengers on motorcycles. If you break these laws, you could face fines… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 5, 2020 | Texas Laws
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) exist. And, they can be easily transferred from one person to another. This often happens accidentally. But what happens if a partner knows that he or she is infected and has sex with another person without telling that person about the infection? If this happens in Texas, that person could go… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | October 14, 2020 | Texas Laws
Just about everyone has dreamed of winning the lottery. Some would quit their jobs and never work another day in their life while others say they would give the money away. The truth, however, is that for many lottery winners, the publicity and fortune can end up feeling more like a curse than a blessing…. read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | September 16, 2020 | Texas Laws
Texas operates on a graduated driving system for underage drivers, allowing restricted driving privileges that eventually lead to an unrestricted license. Texas has a graduated system to reduce the number of accidents caused by inexperienced teen drivers. For a teen, getting a driver’s license is a right of passage that brings excitement, but for parents,… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | September 2, 2020 | Texas Laws
Many people do not realize that laws in every state limit how much time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas is no exception. For people injured in accidents in Houston, Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers offer experience, knowledge, and skill handling injury claims. Brian and his team understand the complexities of… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 21, 2020 | Texas Laws
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle Civil Rights – Police Brutality cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The death of George Floyd has brought the topics of excessive force and police brutality to the… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 11, 2020 | Texas Laws
Graduating from law school is a tremendous accomplishment – one that requires years of hard work and dedication. Unfortunately, it is not the final step on your road to becoming an attorney. Before you can practice law in the state of Texas, you must overcome one last challenge: the Texas Bar Exam. What is the… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 27, 2020 | Texas Laws
It’s not every day you need legal representation. Because of that, many people don’t really know how to find the person best suited to fight on their behalf. Although the words “lawyer” and “attorney” may sound like they mean the same thing, they don’t. Even though every attorney is a lawyer, a lawyer isn’t always… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 24, 2020 | Texas Laws
NOTE: We only handle cases involving accidents and injuries. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. We cannot help you beyond the information provided below if you have been summoned for jury duty. If you don’t… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 28, 2019 | Personal Injury, Texas Laws
Most homeowners, who are looking to buy a home, tend to want a home in a quiet neighborhood. They want a neighborhood where their family can throw a barbecue in the backyard and invite over some neighbors. Homeowners want a neighborhood where they won’t be woken up at 3 am by the sounds of industrial… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 15, 2019 | safety, Texas Laws
Prudent driving requires focusing 100% of your attention on the driving task 100% of the time. Safe drivers keep their eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and minds on the driving task…but what about a driver’s ears? The roadway is full of sounds that can help drivers make safe maneuvering decisions, such as… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 1, 2019 | Texas Laws
Several new laws go into effect in Texas in 2019, and all Texas residents should be aware of these changes. The demographics and social climate of Texas are also changing rapidly, and many analysts predict a population boom in the coming years that will affect many areas of life in the Houston area and throughout… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 12, 2018 | Texas Laws
NOTE: This article is for informational purposes only. We only handle cases involving accidents and injuries. Criminal actions fall into many different classifications under Texas law. In general, two main types of crimes exist: felonies and misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are the less serious of the two and involve fines less than $4,000. In some cases, misdemeanors… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 9, 2018 | Texas Laws
If you believe that someone else is legally responsible for your injuries, it’s natural to want to hold them accountable. On the other hand, there are right and wrong ways of doing this. Filing a false police report can not only harm the viability of your personal injury claim, but it can also leave you… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 21, 2018 | Texas Laws
A “statute of limitations” is the legal term for a deadline for bringing a claim. Courts around the country enforce statutes of limitations to prevent claimants from waiting too long to file. Setting a maximum time to take legal action after an event occurs helps ensure a fair trial, while details of the event are… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 4, 2018 | Texas Laws
All legal proceedings face restrictions – a statute of limitations – on how long after the incident a claim or prosecution may occur. In Texas, the law divides these limitations into two categories, civil and criminal. Here is what you need to know about a statute of limitations and what kinds of limitations the state… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 28, 2017 | Texas Laws
You most likely know that it is illegal to drive while intoxicated in the State of Texas. “Intoxication” legally occurs when the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of the driver is at or above 0.08%. Did you know that you could get in trouble for containers of alcohol being in the cab of your vehicle… read more