Texas Stock Laws By County

There are two kinds of counties in Texas when it comes to auto/livestock cases. Those counties who have adopted “stock laws” and those who have not. The default rule in Texas is that the State is open range, meaning that absent an exception, land in Texas is considered open range. This chart summarizes Texas stock…

Loss of Use In All 50 States

Recovery of loss of use is a key element of auto property subrogation. States differ as to whether and when a vehicle owner is allowed to recover the value of loss of use of a vehicle as an element of damage from a responsible tortfeasor during the period of time the vehicle is being repaired…

Pedestrian and Crosswalk Laws In All 50 States

This 50-state chart is an amalgamation of pedestrian and crosswalk laws that regulate the relationship between and the duties of motor vehicles and pedestrians crossing the street, including Distracted Walking Laws and White Cane Laws. It should be remembered that individual cities and villages may also have ordinances which affect the duties and liabilities of…

Keep Right Traffic Laws In All 50 States

A growing number of U.S. states are passing traffic laws that regulate driving in the left-hand lane. This chart summarizes the law regarding traveling in the left-hand lane on a highway or interstate – better known as Keep Right Traffic Laws.

Seat Belt Defenses In All 50 States

Being familiar with the seat belt defense, its applicability in a particular jurisdiction, and some rather cutting-edge arguments with which to diffuse it, will go a long way in bolstering your negotiating strength and your overall subrogation recovery. This chart covers seat belt defenses in all 50 states.