Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 Is Liable for a Slip and Fall in a Gas Station?
With over 150,000 gas stations across the United States, slip and falls at fueling stations are unfortunately a common occurrence. A slip and fall at a gas station is just as the name suggests. Slipping and/or falling after walking on an unstable surface can cause severe injury. Likewise, dangerous conditions or preventable hazards can… Read More »
What Happens if I Slip & Fall in a Grocery Store?
The grocery store slip and fall is the prototypical premises liability personal injury claim. We’ve all heard about someone slipping on a spill in the grocery store and suing the owners, even if only through pop culture references. But how does a grocery store slip & fall case actually work? Are you guaranteed to… Read More »
Quiz – Do You Need the Help of a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured in any type of accident, you may have a lingering question in your mind: “can I get financial compensation for this accident?” Our lawyers can help you determine if they can help you through this quiz: If you believe that you need the help of our lawyers, please contact the… Read More »
Trek Bicycle Recall
Trek recalled all bicycles in model years 2000 to 2015 with a front disc brake and quick release lever on the front wheel. The Consumer Product Safety commission reports that the quick release lever can become caught in the front disc brake causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or come… Read More »
Texas deputy loses life: Drug-related misconduct
A Harris County deputy died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, after suffering severe injuries from a car accident, which was alleged to be drug-related. The deputy’s vehicle was hit head-on when a woman driving an SUV crossed over into the oncoming traffic lane. Her SUV crashed into the deputy’s car, knocking it into a drainage… Read More »
Texas student bragged about drinking hours before DUI crash
The Texas Department of Transportation reported more than 3,000 fatal traffic accidents statewide in 2012. Nearly 1,100 people died and over 16,000 victims were injured in crashes involving drunk drivers. A 21-year-old college student is blamed for a recent car accident that killed two people and sent five others to hospitals. The Austin area… Read More »
3 people killed in head on car crash
Any car accident can lead to serious injury or even death, and in the case of a head on collision this is more likely. Many of our Texas readers spend time traveling through local states, including Louisiana, so this story should be of great interest. A Duson man is facing a variety of criminal… Read More »
Cause of fatal accident near Texas construction area questioned
The first thing you may assume about a serious traffic crash is that one of the drivers is to blame. Certainly, Dallas drivers make mistakes or engage in behaviors that cause them to lose control of a vehicle; however, car accidents sometimes have different causes. There’s a reason accident reconstruction crews inspect vehicles involved… Read More »
