by Joel A. Levine | Sep 23, 2019 | Construction Defects, Stucco Defects
Stucco is a common material used in a wide variety of structures in Texas and throughout the American Southwest, including homes and businesses, since the early 1900s. Because of its cost and looks, stucco began replacing vinyl and brick in many construction projects...
by Joel A. Levine | Aug 22, 2019 | Car Accidents, Texas Laws
Distracted driving is a safety epidemic that affects every state in the U.S. It’s especially dangerous when drivers are near pedestrians, including children. To help combat the problem in Texas, the state first restricted the usage of cell phones in 2009. However,...
by Joel A. Levine | Jul 22, 2019 | Consumer Fraud
When you purchase a product or service, you expect to get what you pay for. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Some businesses make big profits by taking advantage of customers. Whether they overpromise and underdeliver, fail to meet their terms of sale,...
by Joel A. Levine | Jun 20, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Whether you use it to commute to work or to get around town, there are many benefits to riding a bicycle. It’s tough to beat the combination of exercise, fresh air, and gas-free operation that bicycles offer. However, they do come with a serious drawback—vulnerability...
by Joel A. Levine | May 23, 2019 | Car Accidents
When you get injured in an auto accident, you need compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. But getting compensation isn’t always easy. The other driver’s insurance company will fight hard to pay you as little as possible for your accident-related expenses....
by Joel A. Levine | Apr 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
When you’re hurt in a car crash that wasn’t your fault, you face big expenses that you might not be able to afford. Your injuries may require expensive medical treatments, and your vehicle may be totaled. Paying for those costs out of pocket can be beyond your...
by Joel A. Levine | Mar 26, 2019 | Construction Defects, Stucco Defects
In almost every neighborhood and residential area in Texas, you’ll see stucco homes. Stucco is a mixture of materials such as cement, sand, water, lime, and other additives. Unlike brick and wood, stucco is a poor choice for homes built in wet and humid areas due to...
by Joel A. Levine | Feb 22, 2019 | Car Accidents
The injuries associated with car accidents are often painful, disabling, and even life-threatening. Victims often need immediate medical attention to stabilize their conditions and to treat things like broken bones, deep cuts and lacerations, head and neck injuries,...
by Joel A. Levine | Jan 16, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a significant problem that plagues roadways not only in Austin, Texas but throughout the U.S. In fact, the issue has become so pervasive and widespread that many law enforcement and public health agencies describe it as an epidemic. The National...
by Joel A. Levine | Dec 19, 2018 | Car Accidents
Drunk driving isn’t just illegal in Texas, it’s also extremely dangerous and selfish. The risks associated with getting behind the wheel when drivers are over the legal limit are well publicized and well documented, but countless people take to the Lone Star State’s...
