The Elephant in the Room: Why You Can’t Mention Liability Insurance in Most Texas Personal Injury Trials
Many personal injury claims made in Texas involve liability insurance. These include car accidents, trucking accidents, daycare injury claims, and negligent security claims. In most Texas personal injury trials, the law forbids insurance from being mentioned at trial. This includes situations where the insurance company is defending the lawsuit, negotiating to settle the claim, and will ultimately be responsible…
Read MoreTexas Motorcycle Drivers Have a Greater Risk of Suffering Death or Serious Injury Compared to Drivers of Other Vehicles
Riding a motorcycle – especially when you hit the open road – can be a freeing experience. But that doesn’t mean that there are no risks, especially when other vehicles are near. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 335,361 motorcycles registered in Texas in 2021 and the total number of motor…
Read MoreInjuries and Deaths Caused by Texting and Driving Car Accidents Are a Growing Problem in Houston, Texas, and Nationwide
Unfortunately, it’s now all too common for many Houston area drivers to look over and see the driver next to them engrossed in their cell phone and barely paying attention to their car or the other vehicles on the road. This dangerous trend is part of a nationwide problem throughout Houston, Texas, and the entire…
Read MoreCelebrate Cinco Safely: The Holiday Has Become One of the Deadliest Days of the Year in the United States, Texas, and Houston
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated by millions of Americans throughout the country. Unfortunately, in many parts of the Southwest, including Houston, it is also one of the deadliest days of the year for car accident fatalities. Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that marks the victory…
Read MoreIf a Child is Hurt at Daycare in Texas, Who Pays for the Medical Bills and Damages?
According to a recent City of Houston report, are approximately 2900 licensed child daycare centers in Harris County alone. That number rises to over 3800 licensed daycares in the greater Houston area if the total includes Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Galveston County, and Brazoria County. Large numbers of parents and caretakers throughout the greater…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of Negligence in a Houston Personal Injury Claim?
Most people have likely heard the term “negligence” in passing, but unless they have worked in the legal field, they may not be familiar with the exact meaning of this term or how it relates to an injury claim. Simply put, negligence is the failure to do what a reasonably prudent person (or company) would…
Read MoreThe Police Report Wrongly Blames Me for a Car Accident; Can I still Make a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
For someone injured in a car accident, there are few things more frustrating than having a police officer or constable come to the scene of the accident, perform an investigation, and make a wrong decision about what caused the accident and who was at fault. Fortunately, someone injured in a car accident that is not…
Read MoreThe Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Houston Car Accident
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality that millions of Americans deal with every year. In Houston, these accidents are particularly common due to the high volume of traffic on our city’s roads and the extensive distances we travel by car. Despite the many measures put in place to prevent car accidents, they still occur with…
Read MoreHouston Car Accident Tips – Taylor Swift Edition
Each year in Houston, thousands of people are injured in car and trucking accidents. When an accident happens, it can be overwhelming in the moment. The chance of a vehicle accident can also increase whenever there is inclement weather or even a major event that causes an increase in traffic including out of town drivers.…
Read MoreCan I Seize Someone’s Personal Property and Assets in a Texas Personal Injury Claim?
One of the most common questions that comes up for someone making a personal injury claim in Texas is whether the assets of the party causing the injury can be seized to provide compensation for that claim. Usually, this issue comes up when the party responsible for causing the injury does not have insurance, or…
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