BLE? HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR TEEN DRIVER GETS INTO AN ACCIDENT
can generally rest assured that the negligent party cannot sue you and take away everything. The only exception to this general rule is if the other driver can prove that you negligently entrusted your own vehicle to your child. What is “negligent entrustment”? Texas provides a cause of action (a right of recovery) where a person negligently entrusts their vehicle to another person. To meet the burden of proof, the plaintiff (the injured party) must prove the following, in order: 1. The owner entrusted their vehicle to another person. 2. That person was an unlicensed, incompetent, or reckless driver. 3. The owner knew or should have known that the driver was unlicensed, incompetent, or reckless.
THE OPEN ROAD Staying Safe on the Back of a Motorcycle
We live in a region of the country with plenty of open roads and natural beauty. For motorcyclists, this is a match made in heaven. In Texas today, there are nearly half a million registered motorcycles, making it one of the most popular states for motorcyclists (just behind Georgia and California). As popular as riding a motorcycle is, the activity comes with its fair share of risks. The Texas Department of Transportation reports that in 2017, more than 450 motorcyclists lost their lives in accidents, and nearly 1,900 drivers or passengers were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Many of these people sustained brain or spinal cord damage. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As more people hit the road on the back of their bikes during the next few months, it’s a good time to think about safety. There are many simple steps you or any motorcyclist can take to remain safe on our great roads in and around El Paso. Always wear a helmet. It goes without saying, but sometimes we need a reminder: As much as we may love the wind whipping through our hair, riding without a helmet puts you at serious risk. In fact, riders involved in an accident without a helmet are 40% more likely to suffer from a life-altering brain injury than those who wear a helmet.
4. The driver was negligent on the occasion in question. 5. The driver’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s injuries.
Therefore, you may be liable for causing an accident if you loan your car to your teenager and they drive without a license. Or you could be liable if you loan your vehicle to your teenager and you know that they are a really bad driver, as shown by their history of receiving multiple tickets and/or causing prior wrecks.
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INSPIRED BY PRIMAL PALATE
Who says the cookout has to ruin your diet? Try this paleo-friendly recipe for a main dish that’s worthy of your next barbecue.
If you are involved in an accident and your helmet is damaged, then you must buy a new one. Helmets only work once. If you’re in an accident and your helmet takes a hit, then it is no longer structurally sound because it took the hit to protect your skull. If you do not replace your helmet and are involved in a second accident, then the helmet will not provide the same level of protection and may cause further injury. Check weather conditions before heading out. Get into the habit of checking the weather before leaving on a ride, even if it’s a quick glance at a weather app on your phone. All kinds of weather can disrupt your ride, so if you suspect poor riding conditions, then it may be best to wait it out. It certainly isn’t worth the risk.
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lbs beef rib roast 1 tsp Himalayan salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Take rib roast out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling. 2. Season roast with salt and pepper and allow it to rest for 10 minutes while you heat a gas grill to 600 F. 3. Sear roast for 3–4 minutes on each side. 4. Turn off the grill but continue cooking the steak, flipping every 4–5 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 125 F. Remove from grill. 5. Allow the roast to rest — its internal temperature will continue to climb — for 5–10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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