Recent Blog Posts
Why You Should File a Police Report After a Car Accident in Texas
After a car accident, it’s common for one of the drivers (usually the one at fault) to suggest exchanging information and then going separate ways. Even if you are the injury victim, you might have somewhere to be and not be excited at the thought of calling the police, waiting around for them to… Read More »
What to Know About Distracted Driving
As a labor and employment law firm deeply rooted in Riverside, California, Ochoa & Calderón understands the importance of equal opportunity and justice in the workplace. One prevalent issue our clients often face is racial discrimination. This blog post aims to shed light on this crucial topic by clarifying what qualifies as race discrimination… Read More »
Can I Sue If I Get Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian In Texas?
The roads can be dangerous places, and unfortunately, accidents involving pedestrians are all too common. If you’ve been hit by a car as a pedestrian in Texas, you might be wondering what your legal options are. Could you potentially sue the driver for damages? At Turley Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling personal… Read More »
Texas Law and Dog Bite Injuries: Here’s What You Need to Know
While dogs might be a man’s best friend, national data highlights that in unique circumstances, a man’s best friend can also cause vulnerable victims to suffer severe injury and even death if they fall victim to a dog bite. According to national data, an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs yearly in… Read More »
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 »
