J.A. Davis & Associates, LLP

Who Is Liable When an Unlicensed Truck Driver Causes a Fatal Crash in Texas? Fatal truck crashes caused by unlicensed drivers create complex liability questions. When unlicensed truck drivers kill people on Texas highways, families want to know who can be held accountable. Liability extends far beyond the driver in most commercial vehicle crashes. Trucking companies that hire unlicensed or illegal immigrant drivers often bear significant responsibility for fatal accidents. Understanding all potential defendants is essential for families pursuing wrongful death claims after commercial vehicle crashes take the lives of loved ones. Multiple Parties Share Liability in Fatal Truck Crashes Fatal truck accidents rarely involve only the driver’s negligence. Texas law recognizes that trucking companies, brokers, cargo owners, and maintenance providers may share responsibility when unlicensed drivers cause crashes. Identifying all liable parties ensures families receive full compensation for...

The Unique Dangers Facing San Antonio Motorcyclists Motorcycling in San Antonio offers the freedom of the open road and an efficient way to navigate the city’s busy streets, but it also exposes riders to significantly higher risks than other vehicles. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, San Antonio’s climate encourages year-round motorcycle use, but the city’s growing traffic, aggressive drivers, and challenging road conditions create numerous hazards for motorcyclists. At J.A. Davis & Associates, we’ve represented many motorcycle accident victims who have suffered devastating injuries due to other drivers’ failure to see, respect, or share the road safely with motorcycles. Motorcycle accidents differ dramatically from car accidents in both severity and legal complexity. Without the protective shell of a vehicle, motorcyclists face catastrophic injury risks even in relatively minor crashes, making skilled legal representation essential for securing adequate compensation. Un...

How Personal Injury Lawyers Prove Negligence in Legal Claims When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, proving negligence becomes the cornerstone of your personal injury claim. However, establishing fault in a legal context requires far more than simply demonstrating that an accident occurred. It demands a methodical approach, compelling evidence, and a deep understanding of Texas law. Whether you’re dealing with a car accident, workplace injury, or premises liability case, successfully proving negligence requires expertise that only experienced personal injury attorneys can provide. Here’s how skilled legal professionals build winning cases for injury victims across Texas. The Four Pillars of Negligence Under Texas Law Texas courts require personal injury attorneys to establish four distinct elements to prove negligence: 1. Duty of Care The defendant must have owed you a legal obligation to act responsibly. Examples include: Drivers must follow traffic laws...

Police Reports in Injury Accidents When law enforcement responds to an injury accident, the resulting police report becomes one of the most influential documents in any subsequent personal injury claim. These reports serve as official records of the incident, capturing crucial details while memories are fresh and physical evidence remains undisturbed. However, understanding how police reports function in personal injury cases requires examining not only what they contain but also their legal limitations, evidentiary challenges, and strategic implications for both plaintiffs and defendants. Police reports occupy a unique position in personal injury litigation because they represent quasi-official government findings about accident circumstances, yet they’re created by officers who weren’t present when incidents occurred and who may lack specialized training in accident reconstruction or medical assessment. This paradox—authoritative documents based on after-the-fact investigation—crea...