Under most circumstances, Dallas drivers are not legally required to stop or yield the right-of-way to funeral processions. However, drivers are typically expected to offer this courtesy, which could play a role in personal injury cases following a car accident. Even if a driver isn’t required to pull over for a funeral procession, determining fault […]
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You’ve probably shared the road with “box trucks” here in Dallas without giving them much thought. Thousands are on the move day and night, transporting household items, business freight, and other cargo. If you have thought about a box truck — aka, a box van, cube van, bob truck, or cube truck — you may have figured that at […]
Having the right-of-way when driving a vehicle gives you the immediate right to use part of the road. Most experienced drivers would probably say they are safe drivers who know when to yield the right-of-way. Yet, failure to yield the right-of-way led to more than 100,000 traffic accidents in Texas in one recent year. The […]
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 5-year rule requires you to have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 5 out of the 10 years immediately before your disability began. The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to ensure you have actively participated in the system before providing disability benefits. This crucial requirement helps […]
If you ride a motorcycle in Texas, you might wonder whether you can legally maneuver between lanes of slow-moving traffic. The short answer is that lane-splitting is not legal in Texas. In fact, recent legislation has explicitly banned this practice, making the law crystal clear for riders across the Lone Star State. Current Texas Law […]
Not everyone involved in a car accident is the epitome of perfect health at the time of the collision. A person in a collision may experience effects on their physical and mental well-being following a significant Dallas car accident. How do you separate accident-related injuries from pre-existing injuries? Can a prior medical condition or injury […]
We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Kraft & Associates, P.C., we are taking this duty seriously and are practicing the “social distancing” guidelines recommended by health […]
Walking is a healthy and environmentally friendly form of transportation. However, it can also be risky, especially when walking near busy roads or intersections. Being hit by a vehicle can cause severe injuries or death. A careless driver who hits a pedestrian can face legal consequences in addition to vehicle damage. Fortunately, both pedestrians and […]
As winter nears, it’s a good time for businesses and other property owners to think about the steps necessary to prevent the types of winter hazards that lead to slip-and-fall accidents. Falls are our country’s third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, according to the National Safety Council. How to Stay Safe from Slip & Fall Injuries […]