18-Wheeler Drive Time Limits in Texas: What Every Houston Driver Must Know
⚡TL: DR Federal 18-wheeler drive time limits allow 18-wheeler drivers to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, followed by 10 consecutive hours off, and no more than 60–70 hours per week. Texas intrastate rules allow 12 hours of driving after 8 hours off. When trucking companies pressure drivers to push past these limits, fatigued […]
Texas 18-Wheeler Weight Limits: How OverWeight Truck Accidents Cause Injury
TL;DR — Quick Summary When an 18-wheeler exceeds Texas weight limits, it becomes exponentially more dangerous — and the trucking company may be legally liable for any resulting accident. Here’s the short version of what you need to know: Federal law caps most 18-wheelers at 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight. Texas follows federal limits […]
How Insurance Companies Evaluate Personal Injury Claims With AI
Your insurance claim could be decided in minutes — not by a person, but by a machine. Major carriers now evaluate personal injury claims with AI and process over 400,000 claims each year. What once took weeks can now happen before you finish your morning coffee. In Texas, while not currently the law, the Texas […]
The Houston Resident’s Guide to Slip and Fall Accidents: Understanding Premises Liability and Seeking Justice
Houstonians are constantly on the move. To remain safe, we often need a guide to slip and fall accidents. Whether you are navigating the aisles of a H-E-B, walking through a rain-slicked parking lot near the Medical Center, or visiting a neighbor in a sprawling apartment complex off I-45, you expect the ground beneath your […]
Refinery Safety in Pasadena: Lessons from the LyondellBasell Fire
The skyline of Pasadena, Texas, is defined by the towering silhouettes of industry. For decades, the refineries and chemical plants that line the Ship Channel and Highway 225 have been the heartbeat of our local economy, providing thousands of families with stable, high-paying jobs. But on the morning of March 12, 2026, that skyline was […]
Why Some of the Roads Around the Port of Houston are the Most Dangerous in Texas— And What You Need to Know If You’ve Been in an 18-Wheeler Accident
If you live in Houston — especially on the east side — you already know what it feels like to share the road with 18-wheelers. You know the rumble of a fully loaded semi next to you on the East Freeway. You know the anxiety of merging onto SH-225 with a tanker truck riding your […]
The “Self-Driving” Dilemma: Who is Liable for an Autonomous Vehicle Accident in Houston?
Self-driving or autonomous vehicles are already here in Houston. You likely have done a double-take when you’ve seen a car with no driver. These cars are here, and the reality is, we need to be aware of who is responsible when there is an autonomous vehicle accident. If you spent any time on the Beltway […]
What Is Pain and Suffering Worth in a Texas Injury Case?
If you’ve been injured in a crash in Houston or anywhere in Harris County, one of the biggest questions you probably have is: “What is my pain and suffering actually worth?” Medical bills are easy to calculate. Lost wages are straightforward. But pain? Emotional distress? Sleepless nights? The way your injury affects your ability to […]
Personal Injury Deposition Objections: What You Need to Know
Many times, cases cannot be resolved without a lawsuit filed in court. Personal injury depositions are an important aspect of the case once the case is filed in court. Once a lawsuit is filed, the 713Justice team at Molina Law Firm engages in the exchange of information with the opposing insurance coampny. This means personal […]
The Hidden Dangers of the Gig Economy Road: Why Delivery and Rideshare Accidents Are Legal Minefields (And Why You Need a Guide)
It is impossible to drive through Houston—whether you are navigating the relentless traffic on the Gulf Freeway, cruising down Westheimer, or heading through Pasadena—without sharing the road with the gig economy. They are everywhere: the Uber driver trying to find their passenger at Hobby Airport, the Amazon Flex driver rushing to drop a package in […]