Blog Posts in February, 2017 Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Feb-2017 Commercial Trucks & Overweight Violations Commercial motor vehicles (CMV) are as useful as they are dangerous. Even the lightest CMV can weigh as much as 10,000 pounds. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) also oversees the trucking industry to ensure owners of CMVs ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Feb-2017 Steps to Take If Your Child Is in an Accident One of a parent’s worst fears is seeing their child get hurt. However, if that fear comes to pass, you want to ensure you know exactly what to do in response. Here are the steps you should take if your child is injured in an accident. Step 1: ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Feb-2017 Lane Splitting and Motorcycle Accidents It’s no secret riding a motorcycle tends to be a dangerous way to travel. However, many motorcyclists enjoy the activity. Biking can be a great way to avoid long lines of traffic, although lane splitting isn’t yet legal in Texas. Lane ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Feb-2017 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim? Texas law considers a wrongful death to be brought about if the cause was a “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default” of one party. For example, if a drunk driver crashes into and kills a pedestrian, the driver can ... Continue Reading