Kelso Law, PLLC Legal Blog
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Texas Sidewalk Cycling Rules
Texas state law does not specifically prohibit cycling on sidewalks. The Texas Transportation Code treats bicycles as vehicles when ridden on roadways, but it stays silent on sidewalk use. This creates a gray area that shifts responsibility to cities and counties. What this means is simple. State law…
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Texas Pedestrian Right Of Way Laws
Texas law gives pedestrians specific protections at crosswalks and intersections, but understanding when you actually have the right of way can prevent accidents and strengthen legal claims if you’re injured. The rules aren’t always intuitive, and many drivers don’t follow them correctly. At marked crosswalks, pedestrians have the…
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Construction Site Violations And Injuries
Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces. You face significant risks every time you clock in, even with modern safety equipment and regulations. The frustrating part? Many of these injuries are completely preventable and happen because someone ignored established safety standards. Our friends at Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy understand…
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9 Questions About Contingency Fee Arrangements
Understanding how you’ll pay for legal representation is one of the first concerns after an accident. Contingency fee arrangements make quality legal help accessible to injured victims who couldn’t otherwise afford attorneys. Our friends at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC discuss how contingency fees level the playing…
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When Hospital Negligence Causes Death: Your Legal Rights In Virginia
Losing a family member is heartbreaking. When that loss happens because of preventable mistakes at a hospital, the pain cuts even deeper. Families often wonder if they have any recourse when medical negligence takes someone they love. Our friends at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC understand how overwhelming these situations…
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When Your Totaled Car Loses Value
Someone slams into your car. The damage gets fixed. But your vehicle will never be worth what it was before the crash. This isn’t just pessimism. It’s reality. Once a car has an accident on its history report, buyers won’t pay the full market price for it. The…
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What To Do After Finding Bed Sores
You walk into your loved one’s nursing home room and notice something that makes your stomach drop. Bed sores. These pressure ulcers don’t just appear out of nowhere. They develop over time when staff fail to reposition immobile residents the way they’re supposed to. If you’ve just made…
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Bed Sore Case Value In Dallas
Bed sores shouldn’t happen. These painful wounds, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, signal serious neglect in nursing homes and hospitals. When facilities don’t provide proper care, these injuries develop quickly and cause devastating complications. If someone you love suffered from preventable bed sores in a Dallas…
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Suing Texas Nursing Homes For Bed Sores
Some patients are more vulnerable because of their medical conditions, but in most cases, pressure ulcers develop because staff aren’t doing their jobs. They’re also called decubitus ulcers or pressure sores, and they form when someone stays in one position for too long without being moved or repositioned….
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