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A 43-year-old passenger died after being ejected from a car on the SE Loop 410 access road the night of July 4. San Antonio police say the driver was speeding, showed signs of intoxication, and is being treated as the suspect. What Texas families should know after a suspected drunk-driving death.
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A young sports car driver died and several people, including two young children, were taken to hospitals after a crash with a heavy industrial truck on I-45 near 71st Street on July 3, police say. Preliminary information indicates the truck was speeding. What Texas families should know after a serious truck crash.
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A 44-year-old Levelland woman and a 14-year-old girl died, and a 22-year-old passenger was seriously hurt, when a pickup towing a trailer pulled out in front of their pickup at a Hockley County intersection on July 2, DPS says. What Texas families should know after a fatal intersection crash.
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Two days before the Fourth of July, the CPSC recalled Winco aerial cake fireworks and Roman candles over explosion and burn hazards, plus more than 1.7 million Cuisinart grill brushes whose wire bristles can end up in food. What Texas families should know before the holiday weekend.
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A 31-year-old Baytown man died June 30 when an oilfield vacuum truck pulled into the path of his car on State Highway 73 west of the Taylor Bayou Bridge, according to the Texas DPS preliminary investigation. What Texas families should know after a fatal commercial truck crash.
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Houston-based Texas Hearing Institute, a nonprofit children’s hearing center, reported a data breach involving names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. Notification letters are going out, and attorneys are investigating a possible class action. Here is what Texas families should know.
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A pickup truck drove through the front of a Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Atascocita on June 30, 2026, killing an employee and injuring a customer, after the driver apparently hit the gas instead of the brake. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas crash.
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Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles — including F-150 pickups and Expedition, Navigator, Explorer and Aviator SUVs — because a park-system defect can let a parked vehicle roll away. Here is what Texas owners should know, including how to check a VIN and what rights an injured person may have.
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Two people died early on July 1, 2026, when an 18-wheeler overturned onto a car on the eastbound I-10 Katy Freeway near State Highway 6 in Houston and the car caught fire. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.
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A construction worker was killed in a work zone on the southbound Gulf Freeway (I-45) near Dixie Farm Road in Houston around 11 p.m. on June 28, 2026, when a work truck backing up struck him. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas work-zone or on-the-job death.
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Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank disclosed a 2026 data breach that exposed the names and Social Security numbers of more than 86,000 Texans, and a class action has already been filed. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas data breach.
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Deputy Erika Serrato was killed and another deputy hurt when a commercial truck struck them at the scene of an earlier DWI crash on I-45 near The Woodlands on June 28, 2026. Here is what to know about the Texas Move Over law and your rights after a highway crash.
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A tractor-trailer went off an overpass and landed on the lanes of SH 130 in Williamson County on June 29, 2026, killing the truck driver after an SUV turning left struck it; three people in the SUV were taken to a hospital. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.
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A bicyclist was killed crossing Broadway Boulevard in Garland on June 27, 2026; the driver stayed at the scene and police are investigating. Here is what to know about your rights after a fatal Texas crash.
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A woman died after her car struck a stalled 18-wheeler in the westbound lanes of Loop 610 near Kirby Drive in Houston around midnight on June 27, 2026. Here is what to know about your rights after a fatal Texas truck crash.
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A chain-reaction wreck on Highway 105 near Plantersville in Grimes County on June 26, 2026 killed a 32-year-old Navasota man after a following SUV failed to control its speed. Here is what to know about your rights after a fatal Texas crash.
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A NetJets business jet crashed and burned on Loop 20 in Laredo on June 16, 2026, killing one person aboard, injuring survivors, and striking a car on the highway. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas aviation accident.
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A 25-year-old contract worker was killed in an accident at SpaceX’s Starbase complex in South Texas on May 15, 2026, and OSHA is investigating. Here is what to know about your options after a Texas workplace death.
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A tire and debris fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent smoke over Houston’s East End starting June 22, 2026, leaving residents wondering what was in the air. Here is what to know about your rights after smoke exposure and property damage.
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A tanker truck crashed and exploded on southbound I-35E near the President George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton overnight on June 24, 2026, killing one person. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.
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Cargo from an 18-wheeler crossed I-30 near the President George Bush Turnpike in Garland on June 21, 2026, striking an SUV and seriously hurting a family with two children. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.
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Tropical Storm Arthur and severe June 2026 storms flooded much of Texas and triggered a disaster declaration in more than 100 counties. Here is what to know about your rights after flood and storm damage.
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A chain-reaction pileup involving four 18-wheelers shut down I-20 near Elmo in Kaufman County on June 21, 2026, sending nine people to the hospital. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas truck crash.
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A Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home on June 20, 2026, killing a 76-year-old woman; the driver says the car was on Autopilot. Here is what Texas families should know about their rights after a fatal crash.
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Six people, including two children, were killed and a third child was hospitalized in a fiery head-on collision on State Highway 171 in Hill County on June 20, 2026. Here is what Texas families should know about their options after a fatal crash.
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A fire was reported at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City on June 21, 2026, prompting a shelter-in-place that was later lifted with no injuries reported. Here is what to know about your rights after a Texas refinery or industrial accident.
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A vendor breach may have exposed the driver license numbers, passport numbers, and contact information of more than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders. Here is what to know about your rights after a data breach.
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Adoption is very exciting. It is an important lifelong commitment to a child. Before making this important decision, it is vital to understand all aspects of adoption and get the right legal help.
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Were you or a loved one injured or suffer trauma from the events at the Astroworld Festival? The Astroworld Festival was to be a fun event bringing together people after the shutdown. Protect your rights and get legal help.
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Do the current stay-at-home orders change my children's visitation schedule? Can my children still travel from house to house for visitation? Understanding your custody rights during the pandemic.
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The Equifax data breach affected approximately 143 million people. Check your credit score and consult a lawyer if you believe you are a victim of identity theft resulting from this breach.
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Hurricane Harvey: Can I terminate my lease? Do I have to pay rent if I moved out of my apartment due to flooding? Know your legal rights as a tenant after natural disasters.
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Risk to dreamers. Under DACA those young adults have been able to work legally and live without the fear of deportation. Understanding your immigration rights and options for legal assistance.
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Parents are obligated to follow court orders. Failure to do so may result in fines or even jail time. Understanding the consequences and exceptions when it comes to child custody and visitation orders.
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Get legal help with habeas corpus petitions and immigration bonds. Learn how these legal remedies can help secure release from immigration detention.
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Texas Governor Abbott signed landmark child welfare reform bills. Need help with CPS, child custody, or foster care matters? Call or text 24/7. Get connected with an experienced family law lawyer near you.
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