Texas legislature slow to move on proposed DWI laws

Several new bills aimed at reducing the number of DWI accidents on Texas roads are moving slowly through the Texas Legislature this session. The slow movement could mean the bills have little chance of becoming laws this year. Texas leads the nation in alcohol-related fatalities. Of the 3,016 Texas road fatalities in 2011, 1,213 or 40 percent were alcohol-related. In comparison, California, with approximately 12 million more residents than...

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Nissan recalls vehicles due to faulty tires

If you are in a Dallas vehicle accident, one of your first questions might be who caused the accident? Did another driver cause the accident? Who is at fault? In some cases, fault might even lie with a manufacturer of parts on your vehicle or another vehicle involved in the accident. For example, Nissan Motor Company recently announced a recall of 123,308 Altima sedans because their spare tires may be faulty. Nissan reported the spare...

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What is Litigation?

Litigation can sound like a scary legal word. But what is it exactly? Litigation is simply the resolution of disputes through the court system. There are three types of litigation:  civil litigation, criminal litigation and administrative litigation. Civil Litigation Civil Litigation matters are what we primarily deal with here at the Law Offices of Sean Chalaki in Dallas. Civil litigation is the resolution of disputes between private...

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Dallas commuters wasted 20.6 hours on roads in 2012

The average Dallas commuter spent 20.6 hours sitting in gridlocked traffic in 2012, said an annual national study released last week. However, there was some good news for Dallas, according to the study. In 2012 Dallas was ranked 21st in the nation in traffic congestion for 2012, which is a big improvement over just three years ago when Dallas was ranked 5th. The good news could be short lived because Dallas traffic is already up 2 percent...

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If you were injured in an auto accident, what is the difference between a First Party and Third Party Claim?

If you were injured in an auto accident, what is the difference between a First Party and Third Party Claim? Dallas Car Accident Attorney Sean Chalaki  When you are involved in an accident there are two major types of auto insurance claims:  a First Party claims and a Third Party claims. How do you know which one to file and what is the difference? First, let us look at the definition of each. “First party” refers to...

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Texas one step closer to new texting law

Last week, the Texas House voted to approve a new law making texting while driving illegal in Texas, one of only 10 states in the nation which still legally allows texting while driving. The bill passed 98-47 and still requires final Senate approval. The new law would give a $100 fine to any Texas driver caught texting while behind the wheel. Opponents of the law worry about possible racial profiling and giving police too much power. Others...

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More Dallas highway construction could mean more accidents

As construction zones increase along the highways and interstates of the Dallas area, personal vehicle accidents could also increase. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) currently there are 20 construction zones along I-35 alone, which includes work zones in more than 109 miles of the total 407 miles of I-35. In fact, right now I-35 has the largest number of work zones the interstate has ever had. Loop 635 in North...

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Driver Error Likely Caused Fatal Irving Bus Cras

Initial reports say the driver of the charter bus was responsible for the fatal crash in Irving killing three of the senior citizens on board as they were on their way to a casino trip in Oklahoma. The Texas Department of Public Safety recently released a preliminary report on its investigation into the fatal accident, which made national news when it occurred on April 11, 2013. The charter bus, operated by Cardinal Coach Line, veered off...

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Dallas Drivers Beware as Security Increases for U.S. Presidents Visit

Dallas drivers need to display extra caution when driving Dallas roads today, Thursday and throughout the weekend, as many roads will be closed or altered due to the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library taking place at SMU on Thursday. All living U.S. Presidents will attend the prestigious event in Dallas on Thursday, including current U.S. President Barack Obama, George W. Bush, George H. Bush, Sr. and Jimmy Carter. Therefore,...

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