Accidents happen all the time. If you are hurt as a result of another person’s mistake, you may be eligible for compensation for your damages. However, pretty much every personal injury case involves the legal concept of negligence. Negligence is the idea that an...
Personal Injury
Slips and falls aren’t just annoying or embarrassing
It is remarkably easy for people to downplay a slip-and-fall accident. Many Houston residents may think of a slip-and-fall, especially if it is a fall on level ground, to be little more than something that is embarrassing or that causes some soreness for a few days....
How washing your car could prevent a crash
The days of people spending Saturdays washing their cars are long gone. Most now take them to a carwash. Yet, doing it yourself gives you vital information about the mechanical state of your vehicle. Mechanical faults can lead to crashes. For instance, if your wheel...
Suspected drunk driver kills local motorcyclist
Riding a motorcycle is truly one of life’s special pleasures. But, the roads around Houston are crazy, which means riding is extremely dangerous. And, because of the lack of protection available to motorcyclists, motorcycle accidents are often fatal or have serious...
What are some dangers of wheelchair ramps?
Ramps are more than inclined places for kids to run up and down, they are important devices that make the world more accessible for everyone. A Houston area resident may think that these ramps are safe but there are hidden dangers that can be lurking. Many different...
Defective pharmaceutical products and cause for liability
Today, individuals in Texas and elsewhere rely on modern medicine. This often means that prescription drugs are used to treat or address illnesses or medical conditions. Patients likely trust the medical professional that prescribed the medication as well as the...
Three things to know about slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are common, but some cause victims to suffer serious injuries that result in lifelong disabilities and pain. When a Houston resident is involved in a slip-and-fall incident, they may wonder if they have any options for recovering their losses...
Is accepting a settlement in your personal injury case best?
Suffering a personal injury can be devastating to you and your family. While you have to find a way to cope with your physical and emotional pain and suffering, the financial realities of your circumstance takes hold. This can be overwhelming, and you may find...
The dangers of sharing the road with trucks
Driving a truck is a difficult job that carries daily risk, both to truckers and other motorists in Texas and across the country who share the road with them. The handling of an 18-wheeler is rigid and hard to maneuver. The massive weight of the vehicle requires...
Harris County crash leaves one dead, two injured
A head-on crash in a northwest Harris County neighborhood has left a mother dead and her 15-year-old daughter, as well as the other driver, in critical condition. The accident occurred last Sunday afternoon on the 16000 block of Ella Boulevard when one driver swerved...