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Consult a lawyer if you’ve been injured by another party while hunting.   I Was Injured While Hunting. Who Can Be Liable? Key Takeaway:Liability for a hunting injury in Texas depends on who was negligent. In many cases, the responsible party may be another hunter, a landowner, or a manufacturer…

Unsafe Halloween decorations could lead to homeowner liability if someone is hurt.   Are Homeowners Responsible for a Slip-and-Fall Accident on Their Property? Key Takeaway:Yes. Homeowners in Texas can be held liable for slip-and-fall accidents on their property if dangerous conditions caused an injury they failed to correct or warn…

Drinking on Halloween? Don’t drive.   Drunk Driving Accidents Spike on Halloween: What Victims in Texas Should Know 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. According…

Drivers must use extreme caution around trick-or-treaters.   Can I Sue the Driver if My Child Was Hit by a Car While Trick-or-Treating? 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. Halloween is one…

You may be able to sue for an injury on Halloween.   I Was Hurt at a Halloween Party — Can I Sue? 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. Halloween…

Homeowners may be responsible for injuries on their property.   Halloween Host Liability in Texas: What Happens if a Guest Is Injured on Your Property? Ghosts, zombies, and goblins are scary—but an injury on your property can be far more frightening. Halloween parties are supposed to be all about spooky…

Farm equipment can cause serious injuries.   Farm Safety in Texas: Preventing Tractor and Harvest Season 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…

Injuries at high school football games can have lifelong consequences.   September Slips and Falls: Liability for Injuries at Texas Football Games and Events 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…

Injuries come with the sport, but can result from negligence —learn to tell the difference.   My Child Was Injured at a High School Football Game; Should I Take Legal Action? Key Takeaway:When injuries occur at high school football games, the key legal question is whether the injury was an…

New laws went into effect: here’s how they affect you.   6 New Texas Laws Every Driver Should Know (Effective September 1, 2025) 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…