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What Is a Rolling Stop and Why Is It Illegal in Texas?

August 22, 2025

Drivers across Texas may not even realize they’re doing it, but what is a rolling stop? It’s when a vehicle slows down at a stop sign or red light but doesn’t completely halt before entering the intersection. It might feel like a minor shortcut,...

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Can I turn right on a red light in Texas

Can You Turn Right on Red in Texas?

August 22, 2025

  Key Takeaways Texas generally allows right turns on red after a complete stop and yielding. A posted sign prohibiting right on red makes the turn illegal. Texas Transportation Code Section 544.007 regulates required red-light stopping behavior. Illegal right turns may result in fines...

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Do You Need a Front License Plate in Texas?

August 20, 2025

After a car accident or a routine vehicle inspection, one common question tends to arise: do you need a front license plate in Texas? This seemingly simple detail can carry serious weight—especially in the context of traffic stops, citations, or accident-related investigations. At Anderson,...

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Are golf carts street legal in Texas?

August 20, 2025

Many Texans use golf carts for more than just cruising around the greens. Whether navigating beach towns, large properties, or master-planned communities, golf carts provide affordable, convenient transportation. But are golf carts street legal? That’s one of the most common questions we hear at...

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Texas Motorcycle Insurance Requirements & Laws in Texas

Texas Motorcycle Insurance Requirements & Laws in Texas

August 20, 2025

Motorcyclists in Texas face the same insurance laws as other drivers on the road. If you operate a motorcycle anywhere in the Lone Star State, you’re legally required to carry insurance coverage that proves financial responsibility. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, we’ve helped injured...

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What Is the Legal Age to Stay Home Alone by State?

What Is the Legal Age to Stay Home Alone by State?

August 18, 2025

  Key Takeaways Texas law sets no specific age to leave a child home alone. Parents remain legally responsible if a child is harmed due to lack of supervision. Texas Penal Code criminalizes abandoning a child under 15 in conditions posing unreasonable harm. DFPS...

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Is Hitting A Deer Considered An Accident

Is Hitting A Deer Considered An Accident

August 15, 2025

In Texas, where wildlife crossings are common on rural and suburban roads, drivers often ask: Is hitting a deer considered an accident? Yes—insurance companies generally classify it as an accident, though not in the traditional fault-based sense. Deer-related crashes fall under “wildlife-vehicle collisions,” and...

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Can Cops Run Your Plates for No Reason?

Can Cops Run Your Plates for No Reason?

August 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Texas officers may run license plates without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Courts treat license plates as public information not protected by the Fourth Amendment. Police cannot initiate a stop unless a plate scan reveals a legal issue. Automated License Plate Readers...

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Motorcycle Accidents: Causes, Consequences & Legal Help

August 13, 2025

Motorcycle crashes can change lives in seconds. Whether it’s a major collision on I-20 or a side-impact accident along Cooper Street, the injuries riders suffer are often severe and long-lasting. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, we’ve seen the toll these crashes take on Arlington...

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Do You Need a License to Drive a Moped in Texas?

Do You Need a License to Drive a Moped in Texas?

August 6, 2025

If you’re thinking about cruising Texas roads on a moped, you’re not alone. Many Texans consider mopeds a cost-effective and convenient option for short commutes or getting around town. But do you need a license to drive a moped in Texas? At Anderson, Cummings...

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I was reversing and a car hit me: Now what?

I was reversing and a car hit me: Now what?

July 25, 2025

At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, we know just how disorienting a car accident can be—especially when you’re left asking, “I was reversing and a car hit me,” and wondering what comes next. You’re not alone in this situation, and you’re not automatically at fault....

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Filing an Injury Claim on Behalf of a Child in Texas?

July 23, 2025

When a child under the age of 18 suffers an injury due to someone else’s negligence, he or she may have grounds for an injury claim. However, he or she cannot file a claim alone. These claims are usually filed by the child’s parent...

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What is Vicarious Liability in Texas Personal Injury Cases?

July 21, 2025

Vicarious liability is a legal principle that holds one party liable for the harmful actions of another due to their relationship, often in an employment context. In Texas personal injury cases, this doctrine is commonly applied when an employer is deemed responsible for the...

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Understanding the Diminished Value of a Car After an Accident

July 18, 2025

A diminished value claim in Texas lets vehicle owners recover compensation for the drop in their car’s market value after an accident, even when all visible damage has been repaired. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, we know that many clients feel blindsided when they...

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Most Common Types of Injuries from Airbags

July 16, 2025

Airbags saved an estimated 39,976 lives from 1987 to 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These devices also lower the risk of hitting your head or upper body on the dashboard or other areas inside your car during an accident. However,...

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