Texas Civil Trial Blog

On March 13th the Supreme Court of Texas issued its first order regarding COVID-19 that permitted all judges to modify or suspend any deadlines and procedures and move to remote hearings, depositions, and other proceedings. This order also permitted the extension of...

Today social media is used for any and everything. People use social media to stay connected with friends and family, to promote businesses, to share memories, or just as entertainment. According to Statista.com, in 2019 seventy-nine percent of America, which is...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationOn January 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will go LIVE. All Motor Carriers, and their vendors that assist in administering the Carrier's federally mandated...

Part 8 - Conducting the Actual Cross-ExaminationIn this 8-part blog series, we have explored tips for preparing an effective cross-examination of trucking safety experts.Last week, we discussed the importance of strategically structuring your cross-examination. This...

Part 7 - Structuring Your Outline for the Cross-ExaminationIn this 8-part blog series, we will explore tips for preparing an effective cross-examination of trucking safety experts.Last week, we discussed the importance of meeting with your own safety expert to assist...

Truck drivers who are hauling goods to provide relief for the pandemic COVID-19 are now relieved from compliance with the hours of service regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has...

Part 6 - Meet With Your Safety Expert to Help You Prepare to Cross-Examine the Plaintiff's Safety ExpertIn this 8-part blog series, we will explore tips for preparing an effective cross-examination of trucking safety experts.Last week, we discussed the importance of...

Part 5 - Read and Dissect the Plaintiff's Safety Expert's ReportIn this 8-part blog series, we will explore tips for preparing an effective cross-examination of trucking safety experts.Last week, we discussed the importance of having a plan and knowing what you are...

Part 4 - Know What You Are Looking ForIn this 8-part blog series, we will explore tips for preparing an effective cross-examination of trucking safety experts.Last week, we discussed the importance of preparing by learning all you can about the witness in advance....

Part 3 - Learn All You Can About the Plaintiff's Safety ExpertIn this 8-part blog series, we will explore tips for preparing an effective cross-examination of trucking safety experts.Last week, we discussed the importance of knowing your case. This week we discuss the...