Drinking on Halloween? Don’t drive.
Halloween chills don’t just come from spooky costumes. They also come from the sharp rise in drunk-driving incidents that make the holiday one of the most dangerous nights of the year.
Drivers must use extreme caution around trick-or-treaters.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. If the driver who hit your child is proven to have been negligent, you can file a claim against them for damages.
You may be able to sue for an injury on Halloween.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. You may be able to file a claim if you were injured due to a homeowner’s negligence while attending a Halloween party in Texas.
Homeowners may be responsible for injuries on their property.
Ghosts, zombies, and goblins are scary—but an injury on your property can be far more frightening.
Farm equipment can cause serious injuries.
September marks the peak of harvest season in Texas. For many farmers, this is the most rewarding part of the year—long days of hard work finally paying off in crops and income. But it is also one of the most dangerous times to be in the fields. Heavy machinery, high-pressure deadlines, and grueling hours combine to create serious risks for farm workers.
Injuries at high school football games can have lifelong consequences.
Cheering for your favorite team should be about excitement and community—not about ending the night in the emergency room. While injuries to players are an expected part of sports, injuries to fans in the stands or at tailgates are often overlooked. With football season back in full swing, it’s worth taking a closer look at the risks fans face at games and what legal options are available when those risks turn into real harm.
Injuries come with the sport, but can result from negligence —learn to tell the difference.
Key Takeaway:
When injuries occur at high school football games, the key legal question is whether the injury was an assumed risk of the sport or the result of negligence. That difference determines what steps you can take next.
New laws went into effect: here’s how they affect you.
Key Takeaway:
On September 1, 2025, 835 new Texas laws went into effect. Most won’t affect your daily commute—but six do. From rental car refunds to tougher DWI penalties, here’s what Texas drivers and families need to know.
Police can now execute warrants for blood draws across county lines.
Key Takeaway:
Senate Bill 1886 allows peace officers to execute blood draw warrants across county lines in DWI and intoxication-related cases. The goal is to reduce delays and strengthen evidence collection.
Penalties for intoxication manslaughter have increased as of September 1, 2025.
Key Takeaway:
Under House Bill 2017, undocumented immigrants convicted of intoxication manslaughter in Texas now face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison—a sharp increase from the previous 2-year minimum.
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