The Fifth Amendment Is Different in Civil Cases Than in Criminal Cases
If there is one amendment with which fans of criminal justice shows are familiar, it is the Fifth Amendment. The Fifth Amendment grants defendants several kinds of rights, particularly the right to resist incriminating oneself. What many people do not know is that invoking their Fifth Amendment rights can work differently in civil and criminal…
Read MoreWhiplash Is One of the Most Common Injuries Resulting from a Car Accident
Whiplash, also known as neck sprain or strain, is a common injury that often results from a car collision from any direction, not just from behind. Even a slow-speed crash can lead to a whiplash injury. Although there are no exact estimates regarding the number of neck injuries in US automobile accidents each year, research…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights When I’m Hurt by a Drunk Driver in Houston?
There is one type of car accident that has been on the rise in Houston: drunk driving accidents. When a driver operates a vehicle while intoxicated, they are increasing the danger to themselves, others in their vehicle, and everyone else around them. The decision to drink and drive can cause a driver to make mistakes…
Read MoreHow Parents Can Ensure Their Daycare Is Safe
Although many Houston parents rely on daycare providers to nurture and care for their children while they work or attend school, many childcare operations are unsafe and even dangerous. According to a 2018 investigation of Texas child care centers conducted by the Austin American-Statesman, more than 3,200 childcare facilities were cited for abusing and neglecting…
Read MoreHow Accidents Can Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries
Accidents, particularly car accidents, are common causes of brain injuries. Why? Unlike other parts of the body that remain strapped to the seat during an accident, the head and neck move freely, and the force of the impact can cause soft brain tissue to strike against the hard bony skull, often resulting in a traumatic…
Read MoreDoes My Insurance Cover Me if I Am the Victim of a Houston Hit-and-Run?
You’ve just been the victim of a hit-and-run accident. It’s bad enough that another driver hit you, but to make matters worse, you have no idea who they are or if they are insured. Will your insurance cover your damages? You might get stuck with the bills unless your automobile insurance policy includes uninsured /…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Serious Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents?
There’s probably not one person who did not want to ride a motorcycle, at least when they were younger. Everyone is attracted to the thrill of riding a motorcycle. However, the reason some of us fall out of love with the thought of action-packed motorcycle thrills and the idea of a motorcycle on the open…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Child Injuries in Houston Daycare Centers
Many parents have mixed emotions when their children start attending daycare, as for many parents this marks a bittersweet moment of their child growing up and transitioning from one stage of life to another. Parents who choose to have their children attend daycare rely on the dependability and socializing that daycare centers provide, and trust…
Read MoreWas Your Auto Injury Claim Wrongfully Denied By GEICO? We May Know Why
Recently, our attorneys have noticed an uptick in clients complaining of unpaid, delayed, and denied auto insurance claims from GEICO. Finding all of these similar stories curious, we decided to look into it a bit more closely to understand what’s going on and how we can help our clients better. Here’s some of the data…
Read MoreWhy Are Turning Trucks So Dangerous to Other Drivers?
Have you ever been next to a truck that is in the middle of making a turn, and thought that the truck would still end up hitting your car? You are not the only one. Sometimes, you can maintain as much distance as possible and still end up injured when a truck makes a turn.…
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