Blog Posts in 2020 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