Sovereign Immunity in Texas Here is some of the law in Texas regarding sovereign immunity (specifically as it applies to car accidents with government employees) which is the doctrine that says the government is immune from lawsuits except in certain narrow circumstances: Sovereign Immunity Sovereign immunity protects the State of Texas against lawsuits for damages…
Texas Roads: More Dangerous Than You Think Recent studies reveal a troubling trend: Texas roads are deadlier than the national average. With 21 cities surpassing the national fatality rate and two of the top 10 deadliest U.S. interstates running through the state, Texas drivers face significant risks every day. Are You Sharing the Road with…
The fight against drunk driving takes a significant step forward with the U.S. auto safety regulators’ move to mandate devices in vehicles that prevent impaired driving. This initiative, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), marks the commencement of a federal safety standard to be implemented in all new passenger vehicles, as…
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Elise Brown, an 83-year-old woman, to sue police officers for excessive force marks a pivotal moment in the battle against police brutality. Brown’s case, arising from a mistaken traffic stop in 2019, challenges the long-standing doctrine of qualified immunity, which often protects officers from liability in civil rights…
In Jackson, Mississippi, a disturbing incident of police brutality led to significant policy changes in the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department. The department faced a $400 million lawsuit after six officers were criminally charged for torturing Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker, an act described by Sheriff Bryan Bailey as the worst case of police…
74 Deaths in Texas Due to High-Speed Pursuits: The Dangers of Operation Lone Star The implementation of Operation Lone Star in Texas has led to a troubling rise in fatal vehicle pursuits, posing significant wrongful death concerns. Notably, a Human Rights Watch investigation reveals that these high-speed chase deaths, often initiated over minor traffic offenses,…
The Burden of Billions in Police Misconduct Settlements In recent years, cases of police misconduct have led to substantial settlements, highlighting a critical issue in law enforcement accountability. These settlements, amounting to billions of dollars nationwide, are often paid by local governments, with little to no financial repercussions for the police departments or individual officers…
An unfolding legal battle in Austin, Texas, has placed the spotlight not only on a specific incident of police-involved shooting but also throws into stark relief the broader, contentious issue of qualified immunity within the American legal system. In October 2021, the death of 17-year-old Michael Carothers Jr. in Austin was a tragic incident that…
Police brutality is an alarming concern, particularly when those we entrust with our safety betray that very trust. A recent incident in Williamson County sheds light on the broader issue at hand, emphasizing the need for legal recourse and transparency in police operations. The Williamson County Incident Williamson County recently came under the spotlight when…
