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  • 2025
    • April
      • The Dangers of Distracted Driving: Preventing Accidents and Protecting Your Legal Rights
    • March
      • Common Causes of Car Accidents & Who's At Fault
    • February
      • Who Pays for Your Injuries and Damages After a Car Accident?
    • January
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
  • 2024
    • October
      • Does Everyone Qualify for Medicaid?
    • September
      • Does Everyone Need a Will?
    • January
      • Car accident statistics from Killeen, Texas
  • 2023
    • November
      • Are teen truckers a high risk for accidents?
    • October
      • Which Texas counties have the most fatal accidents?
    • August
      • Can you get Social Security Disability for mental illness?
    • July
      • Where are the most dangerous intersections in Killeen?
    • April
      • What are the most dangerous highways in Texas?
      • How to bypass probate court in Texas
    • March
      • T-bone accidents are often fatal
      • Unpacking the long-term effects of Agent Orange
    • February
      • Maximizing the benefits of inheritance in retirement planning
      • Estate planning steps late-in-life parents should consider
      • What are the best ways to have a child-centered divorce?
      • Hidden Car Crash Injuries That Can Hidden Car Crash Injuries That Can Appear Later
    • January
      • What do you need to know about assigning beneficiaries in Texas?
      • Determining liability amounts in reckless driving accidents
      • Avoiding fights between your heirs over your estate
  • 2022
    • December
      • What happens after I file a VA disability claim?
      • The top 10 reasons why large truck crashes occur
      • Why people hate probate
      • Spotting and avoiding distracted drivers
    • November
      • How can you handle an inheritance dispute with a sibling?
      • A car crash involving a delivery vehicle
      • What should you do after inheriting a mortgaged property?
    • October
      • How to stay safe when driving near tractor-trailers
      • What is subject to estate taxes?
      • Why planning your estate now saves your family from frustration
      • Opting for transfer-on-death accounts
    • September
      • How to know if you’re in a will in Texas
      • Teenage drivers and risks
      • How secondary collisions occur and injuries they cause
    • August
      • Setting up your co-parenting schedule for the school year
      • Some common injuries sustained in truck accidents
      • Safe back-to-school driving can prevent injuries
      • What is the probate process in Texas?
      • What is a living will, and what is its purpose?
    • July
      • The ways you can be distracted while driving
      • Veterans Administration adds to list of presumptive conditions
      • Can you challenge a codicil to a will in Texas?
    • June
      • Estate planning tips for retirees
      • The importance of summertime driving safety for teens
      • Understanding speeding-related accidents in Texas
      • Details to consider about the mediation process
    • May
      • Facts about probate and will contests in Texas
      • Were you hit by a reckless driver?
      • Understanding the probate process as an executor is critical
    • April
      • Women and car accident injuries
      • The functions of the VA disability rating system
      • Truck accident claims may take longer to resolve
      • Dying intestate: an overview
    • March
      • What are the duties of an executor?
      • Tips on filing for VA disability benefits
      • The long-term effects of skull fractures on your life
    • February
      • A step by step guide to opening a probate
      • When tires fall off trucks
      • Understanding the process for a personal injury case is essential
      • Avoiding road accidents in Texas
    • January
      • What could happen if you die without a will in Texas?
      • How to successfully co-parent
      • What you need to know about co-parenting plans
  • 2021
    • December
      • Save lives by driving defensively
      • Revocable trusts and probate in Texas
      • How VA disability benefits cover hearing loss
      • Why car accidents happen
    • November
      • How long could it take to resolve a truck accident claim?
      • Knowing what qualifies for VA disability in Texas
      • Texas inheritance laws to keep in mind
    • October
      • Is probate always necessary in Texas?
      • Estate planning as a grandparent in Texas
      • Estate planning changes when transitioning out of the military
    • September
      • How to file a veteran disability claim in Texas
      • What could you do about possible estate fraud?
      • Common types of motor vehicle accident injuries
      • Injuries from secondary collisions
    • August
      • What situations increase the importance of hiring a lawyer?
      • Things to do after a car accident
      • Review your estate plan during divorce
      • The pros and cons of joint tenancy in estate planning
    • July
      • Do you need your child support order changed in Texas?
      • Agent Orange and VA disability benefits
      • How Texas negligence laws work
      • How do veterans seek increased disability compensation?
      • The military family and a Texas divorce
      • Evidence that can help a VA disability case in Texas
    • June
      • The perils of not creating a will
      • Mistakes to avoid when planning your will
    • May
      • Can I get additional VA disability for deteriorating health?
      • Understanding the basic tools of the estate planning process
      • Summer vacation tips for divorced parents
      • Do you still have to go through probate if there is no will?
    • April
      • Is drowsy driving becoming an epidemic?
      • Ways to ensure summer visitations go smoothly
      • Helpful advice for filing a VA claim
      • Disability benefit mistakes that the VA can make
    • March
      • Why do truck accidents occur?
      • How to leave assets to your grandchildren
      • Does the VA offer PTSD benefits?
      • What are transfer on death deeds?
      • The dangers posed by speeding
      • File proper forms to maximize chance of VA disability benefits
      • What happens when you decline an inheritance?
      • What do you need to do to finalize an estate in Texas?
      • What happens to your business after divorce?
    • February
      • Estate planning for senior citizens
      • Do I have options if I’m injured in a rideshare accident?
    • January
      • How might someone address a home in an estate plan?
  • 2020
    • December
      • An accident with a truck may be the worst kind
    • November
      • Alcohol, drug use common among truck drivers
      • The ultimate holiday gift for family loved ones?
      • How should victims of medical malpractice proceed?
      • Unwanted distinction: Texas leads nation in this undesired category
    • October
      • Some fundamental talk concerning estate planning
      • Did you know sleepiness could point to head trauma after a crash?
      • Spotlighting U.S. vets’ medical care repayment woes
    • September
      • Recovery could be problematic after an open fracture
      • Texas parents might want to note this annual safety campaign
      • What might reduce rear-end crash risks involving big trucks?
      • Distracted driving education game released by the DOT
    • August
      • PCAFC acronym applicable to disabled vets: What does it mean?
      • What is perplexing to regulators about small commercial vehicles?
      • Is this your first back-to-school season after divorce?
    • July
      • Did an aggressive dog cause you injury?
      • Some core estate planning concerns to focus upon now
      • Will Agent Orange presumptive conditions finally be expanded?
      • Texas pedestrians at risk for motor vehicle collisions
    • June
      • Spotlighting a family law protection for servicemembers
      • Stalled in-person exams for disabled vets back on track
      • Is it time to review your will?
      • Summers often see rise in divorce filings
      • Seasonal injury risk focus turns to water-linked events
    • May
      • New bill seeks continuation of veterans’ benefit tool
      • Do not ignore leg pain after a car accident
      • What does a Texas wrongful death remedy provide for?
    • April
      • Proactive response to violation of a family law enforcement order
      • Motor vehicle collisions: Be alert at Texas intersections
      • Distracted driving isn’t new, but it’s still just as deadly
      • Health pandemic especially spotlights one estate planning focus
    • March
      • Just how vulnerable is the motorcycling public?
      • Focus on basic estate planning considerations
      • Spotlighting liability linked with Texas’ dramshop law
      • Symbolic gesture recognizes veterans’ service, benefits
      • Preventing the unthinkable with safe walking tips and procedures
      • Are Texas family law court orders immutable and set in stone?
    • February
      • Accident risk factors outsized for this specific group
      • You’ve been in an accident — now what? Here’s what to do.
      • As a grandparent, is it possible to secure custody or visitation?
    • January
      • What is most relevant in the decision to contest a will?
      • The importance of positive communication after divorce
  • 2019
    • December
      • What goes in a complete estate plan?
      • VA weighs in with some year-end disability stats, information
      • Are you still not feeling well, days after a collision?
      • Military divorce: similar to civilian dissolutions … yet different
    • November
      • MADD: Texas the top entrant on an undesirable list
      • Is the truck driver next to you using illegal drugs?
      • Veterans benefits: entitlements earned through honorable service
    • October
      • Chances are, you’ll encounter drunk drivers on Texas roadways
      • Special considerations surrounding pedestrian accidents, injuries
      • Delayed symptoms after a car accident should be taken seriously
      • Teens at greater risk of distracted driving than other age groups
    • September
      • Could autonomous trucks be the key to safer roads?
      • Is a health care power of attorney really that important?
      • Are you eligible for VA disability benefits?
    • August
      • Co-parenting through the school year
      • Is child support modification on your mind?
      • How does an administration bond apply to closing an estate?
    • July
      • Injuries you could suffer in a car accident
      • Texas roads would definitely be safer without distracted drivers
      • Does sibling rivalry have you concerned about estate planning?
      • A spendthrift trust can control the spending of heirs
    • June
      • Have you planned for possible incapacitation?
    • May
      • A recent crash draws attention to school bus safety and liability
      • Are the high speed limits of Texas roads too dangerous?
    • March
      • How pedestrians and drivers can avoid accidents
      • What to do if you suspect someone has a spinal cord injury?
  • 2018
    • November
      • Moving to a different state means updating your will
      • Studies show drivers are not seeing cyclists or pedestrians
      • Don’t make divorce financially harder than it is
      • Construction zones crashes on the rise nationwide
    • October
      • Texas offers protection to victims, children of domestic violence
      • Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
      • Killeen man accused of drunk driving, manslaughter
      • Handling property division is a multi-step process
      • Colder weather means understanding safety with space heaters
      • Number of traffic deaths down, but still too many
      • November safety topic focuses on drowsy driving
    • September
      • New technology reduces chance of accidents, doesn’t stop
      • Killeen above average in terms of safe driving
      • How to modify your Texas custody order
      • License reinstatement after a drunk driving conviction
      • Labor Day is not a happy time for many Texans
      • How Texas compares to the rest of the U.S. for drunk driving
    • August
      • How does an administrative hearing work?
      • In wake of rising problem with drug driving, agency launches ads
      • 3 ways Texas is working to improve driver safety
      • Overview of how child support gets figured in Texas
      • How we can help those arrested on drunk driving charges
      • Can the government be liable for injuries on public property?
      • Distracted driving season still in full swing
    • July
      • Who are people talking to when they drive distracted?
      • People still texting and driving even kids in car
      • Can I leave an inheritance to my pets?
      • What if I am disabled but have a drug or alcohol problem?
      • What are my options if I need to move with my children?
      • Watch out for these slip-and-fall injury hazards
      • 3 serious injuries that may not immediately show symptoms
    • June
      • Mother and child killed in local pedestrian accident
      • Number of Social Security disability applicants down
      • How a living trust can benefit you
      • What is joint custody?
      • Motorist strikes, critically injures man
      • Personal injuries in parking lots
      • Can I get Social Security if an injury is my fault?
    • May
      • Protecting your future after an intoxicated manslaughter charge
      • Being left-handed may be another reason to drive with caution
      • Killeen-area motorcycle ride raises awareness
      • The elements of intoxicated manslaughter in Texas
      • The difference between SSDI and SSI
    • April
      • How common is substance abuse among commercial truckers?
      • Overview of the paternity process in Texas
      • Underage DUI charges in Texas
      • Do I have a say in what my ex spends child support on?
      • The most common type of distracted driving is surprising
      • How does one create a valid prenuptial agreement in Texas?
      • When your neck gets hurt in a car accident
      • When you suffer a TBI in an auto accident
    • March
      • Is there anything I shouldn’t do after an accident?
      • Can I get SSD if I am also getting workers’ compensation?
      • How dangerous are self-driving cars?
      • Get help after drugged driving, or other, allegations
      • What if I am pulled over after taking my own medicine?
      • Not all medications are safe to take before driving
      • The rights of military members in child support cases
    • February
      • Report: attorneys have positive impact on SSD applications
      • Tips on avoiding a drowsy driving crash
      • We realize that good people make big mistakes
      • A second of distracted driving can cause a crash
      • Can your will planning prevent a family dispute?
      • Do I have to take field sobriety tests?
    • January
      • How an attorney might help speed up a disability appeal
      • Can you modify existing divorce conditions?
      • Is ending a toxic marriage a New Year’s resolution?
      • Steps to take if you are injured in a car crash
  • 2017
    • December
      • What if the police report says I caused the accident?
      • Recognizing and treating a concussion
    • November
      • Whiplash can cause long-lasting pain
      • Thanksgiving grocery shopping injuries
      • The Stats On Trucking Accidents
    • October
      • HAVE AN EXPERT EVALUATE YOUR DUI/ DWI CASE
      • Blowing over the legal limit does not mean your case is sunk
      • How is pain and suffering calculated?
      • Tips for dealing with insurance after car accidents
      • When truckers are distracted
    • September
      • 3 mistakes to avoid after sustaining an injury
      • What is substantial gainful activity for SSD purposes?
      • Though an SSD appeal may be delayed, success is possible
      • 6 tips for avoiding auto accidents
      • Understand the medical requirements to receive SSD benefits
      • Be represented by someone who understands your family law needs
    • August
      • Family law: what if co-parenting isn’t right for my family?
      • Common reasons truck accidents happen
      • Motorcycle accident in Texas kills two
      • Can I plea bargain for drunk driving charges?
      • What to expect if you get pulled over after drinking at the lake
      • Can I get sole custody of my children after the divorce?
      • Why are trucking accidents still prevalent?
      • Your vehicle accident injuries and losses may be compensable
      • Is nesting a good child custody arrangement for your divorce?
    • July
      • How are field sobriety tests conducted?
      • Focusing on the ‘best interests of the child’ in the courts
      • Social Security Disability covers an array of conditions
      • Penalties for DWI with a child passenger
      • Why a prenuptial agreement might be right for you
      • 3 important facts about boating under the influence
    • June
      • What is an ‘ignition interlock device’ in Texas DUI
      • Legal help to get compensation for injuries in crash
      • Multiple dead in fatal multi-vehicle car crash
      • Industry’s push for heavier trucks could compromise safety
      • What is a disability under SSD?
    • May
      • Does a DUI arrest stay on my record?
      • Can I allocate my property with my spouse after we are married?
      • Appeal a SSD denial with legal help
      • Why has my social security claim been denied?
      • Know about distracted driving’s triple threat
      • What if my SSD benefits are up for review?
    • April
      • Property division laws in Texas
      • Texas BUI laws to know before going out on the lake
      • Social Security benefits for disabled children
      • When to consider signing a prenuptial agreement
      • Spring driving hazards to watch for in Texas
      • A look at child support modification
    • March
      • Comparing SSD benefits to private disability insurance
      • What should you do if you get into a crash?
      • Field sobriety testing during a DUI/DWI stop
      • Watch out for these factors in construction zone accidents
      • How does OHSA help prevent workplace injuries?
      • How is child custody determined?
    • February
      • What are the grounds for divorce in Texas?
      • Is there a way to appeal a denial of SSD benefits?
      • Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
      • Breath tests and “no-refusal” policies in Texas
      • When can a spouse in Texas seek alimony?
      • How is ‘disability’ defined for obtaining SSD benefits?
      • Texas and Large Truck Accidents
    • January
      • The penalties for a OUI offense in Texas are serious
      • Unsecured Furniture Increases the Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Families are unique: so, too, are their needs in family law matters
      • Firm focus: proven advocacy for clients across Texas
      • Car Accidents and Sleep Deprivation
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