Blog Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-Feb-2021 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas? Death is a natural part of life, but when someone has been taken from you too early, you want justice. In the criminal courts, people are held accountable for murders and manslaughters. When found guilty, they face prison time. What if someone caused ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 2-Feb-2021 Proving a Defective Product Claim: What You Need to Know We all expect the things we buy to be of quality and to work properly. There’s a reason that so many retail websites have a review feature. When you’ve spent good money on something that is a piece of junk, you get angry, and you want to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 25-Jan-2021 How Long After an Accident Can You Sue in Texas? In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years. This means you have 2 years from the date of your accident or injury to file a lawsuit in civil court. Another way to think about the statute of limitations is as a filing ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Jan-2021 Can I File a Lawsuit on My Child's Behalf? Your child might come home with scrapes and bruises every now and then, but some injuries inspire deeper concern. These kinds of injuries may also lead to personal injury lawsuits. Although your child cannot file a personal injury claim for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 17-Dec-2020 Holiday Driving | Law Office of James M. Stanley Holiday Driving: Which Holidays Are the Most Dangerous? By: Law Office of James M. Stanley Most all of us look forward to holidays throughout the year. They provide relaxation, fun, a time to be with family and friends, and a chance to enjoy the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Dec-2020 Motorcycle Accidents | Law Office of James M. Stanley What Is the Major Cause of Death in Texas Motorcycle Accidents? By: Law Office of James M. Stanley As a motorcyclist, you face a much higher risk for injury and death than the drivers and passengers of cars and trucks. While riding a motorcycle, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Nov-2020 How a Police Officer's Accident Report Affects Your Car Accident Case Drivers will do their best to recount an auto accident after it’s happened, giving an honest effort to tell their side and identify the responsible parties. Still, as drivers are seen to be too-closely involved and equipped with a reason to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Nov-2020 Common Causes of Construction Fires and Explosions Construction Sites Can Cause a Buildup of Catastrophic Injuries Construction workers face dangers every time they clock in for work. While some threats could include minor stumbles, others include potentially fatal site fires and explosions. What ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Oct-2020 The Dangers of Dooring & How to Avoid It Car accidents occur all the time in the United States; in fact, there are more than 6 million accidents reported every year that result in countless injuries and fatalities. Though we typically associate car accidents with speeding or a failure to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Oct-2020 Why Should I Take Pictures After My Car Accident? Although smartphones have been the main cause of distracted driving accidents, they are considered helpful for taking pictures after a car accident. Taking photos of the scene and other details surrounding the collision helps preserve evidence for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 23-Sep-2020 How Do Emergency Vehicle Accidents Happen? When a car accident occurs, the first call that goes out is often to emergency personnel such as police officers, emergency medical technicians, and the fire department. Due to the inherently urgent nature of such incidents that require emergency ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 11-Sep-2020 Should I Get a Dash Camera Installed in My Car? If you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, dash camera footage has been proven to be an excellent source of evidence in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. The footage would effectively prove that you were not at fault ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Aug-2020 Common Causes of Teen Car Accidents Now that summer is here and school is out, you may have noticed that there has been an influx of young drivers on the road. Unfortunately, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers ages 15 to 20. According to the Centers for Disease ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 12-Aug-2020 How Substance Abuse Contributes to Truck Accidents Considering their mode of transportation, commercial truck drivers need to be some of the safest drivers on the road. Commercial motor vehicles can weigh anywhere between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds, and drivers who control them need to know how they ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Jul-2020 Why More Car Accidents Happen During the Summer There’s a reason why many people look forward to summer. School is out, people are ready to take vacations, and the weather is often ripe for beach days and outdoor activities. However, along with the beautiful weather and the sunny skies, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Jul-2020 Texas Experiences Rise in Speed-Related Road Deaths During COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, government officials have made efforts to limit transmission by ordering residents to stay at home and only leave their homes for emergencies and essential services. As a result, there is ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 19-Jun-2020 Safety Tips for this Year's 4th of July Fourth of July is the day Americans commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 through celebrations in the form of barbecues, pool parties, fireworks, parades, and more. Unfortunately, it is also considered one of the most ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 5-Jun-2020 What Are Dram Shop Laws? If you suffer an injury in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you are eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against that person. However, in some circumstances, it may be possible to hold establishments and other third parties who have ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 9-May-2020 National Construction Safety Week Postponed Due to COVID-19 Construction Safety Week, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness about the industry’s mission to eliminate worksite accidents, has been postponed due to COVID-19’s impact on the country and around the world. Safety Week was ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 7-May-2020 Common Accidents That Can Occur While Working from Home With countless companies across the world having to send their employees to work from home to reduce COVID-19’s spread, many employers may think they don’t have to continue providing for their workers’ safety, but that’s not ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Apr-2020 The Dangers of Drowsy Driving Many Americans today understand that driving under the influence can be incredibly dangerous, as it’s one of the leading causes of car accidents. However, many don’t know that driving while drowsy can cause accidents in the same way as ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Apr-2020 COVID-19 Changes Mean that Austin Police Will No Longer Respond to Less Serious Car Accidents COVID-19’s steady spread across the United States has impacted another industry: police departments. The Austin Police Department in Texas has, like many other authorities, decided to scale down its resources, partly to avoid person-to-person ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Mar-2020 What to Do After a Heavy Equipment Accident Construction sites, factories, oilfields, warehouses, and other industrial settings rely on heavy machinery for a wide range of tasks. Heavy equipment is fairly safe when handled and maneuvered properly—however, factory defects, equipment ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Mar-2020 5 Steps to Take After a Slip & Fall Accident Slip, trip, and fall accidents make up many premises liability claims. If you hurt yourself after slipping and falling while on someone’s property due to a hazard they failed to remove or block off, the property owner may be liable. Before ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Feb-2020 The 3 Main Types of Catastrophic Injuries Catastrophic injuries are incredibly severe injuries which cause long term or permanent disability. This classification of injury is so serious because it forces a person to completely change how they go about living their life. Catastrophic injuries ... Continue Reading