Recent Blog Posts
What Is Emotional Distress in a Personal Injury Case?
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, a slip and fall, or some other negligence-based incident in Texas, you have the right to seek compensation from the at-fault party. There are a few different categories of damages you can collect, including compensation for your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost income…. Read More »
Who’s At-Fault for Rear Accidents?
A rear-end collision occurs when the front of one car collides with the backside of another. Rear-end accidents are the most common type of car crash nationwide. Many people believe that, in a rear accident, the car in the back is always at fault. Is this true? Can the driver in front ever be… Read More »
Important Things to Know About Sideswipe Car Accidents in Texas
Car accidents are often known by the angle of collision – there are front-end collisions, rear-end collisions, T-Bone crashes, and sideswipe accidents, among others. Below we take a look at sideswipe accidents: what they are, how they happen, and where and when they are more likely to occur. If you or a loved one… Read More »
Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most?
Where Do Car Accidents Happen the Most? There’s a lot of discussion about when car accidents are most likely to occur: late nights, holidays, storms, etc. because accidents happen more often when there’s limited visibility, worse conditions, and more drunk drivers on the road. There’s less conversation about where car accidents happen most frequently…. Read More »
Defective Firearm: Has a Firearm Defect Caused Injury Due to Misfire?
A firearm is like any other consumer product: You expect it to work like it’s supposed to, and you expect it to be reasonably safe for proper use. When used properly firearms can cause significant harm, of course, and they certainly can cause harm when used improperly. However, if you handle your gun carefully… Read More »
Can One Report Sexual Assault if Covered Under an NDA?
For years, powerful people have avoided consequences after committing sexual harassment and sexual assault by paying off accusers and holding them to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Lacking the power or funds to fight a legal battle, many victims felt compelled to agree. Many victims have been bullied into keeping quiet even if the NDA preceded… Read More »
What Is PIP Coverage? Do I Need It in Texas?
Auto insurance is a necessary evil for drivers in Texas. It’s expensive to carry, but the law requires you to maintain certain levels of auto insurance, and for good reason: If you cause a crash and cause someone else to suffer $50,000 in medical costs, chances are you can’t afford to pay them back… Read More »
Defective Cribs: Is Your Child Safe?
Nothing is more devastating than the loss of a child. We do everything in our power to keep our children safe, especially when they are at such a tender age that they have no means to fend for themselves. When we buy a product for our child, we trust that the manufacturers have carefully… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is an especially insidious crime. No one is afraid to come forward about being mugged or having their house robbed. No one is afraid to file a lawsuit against the drunk driver that plowed into their car. Sexual assault victims, however, are often pressured into keeping quiet. The pressure may come from… Read More »
Why Do Cars Catch on Fire When They Crash? Defects That Can Cause Fires
One of the most terrifying outcomes of any car accident is a sudden fire. Fires cause painful, debilitating injuries, disfigurement, and disability. When a car crash leads to a fire, there is a much greater risk of serious injury or death. Modern vehicles are supposed to be built to withstand accidents without causing a… Read More »
