Archive for October 2022
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…
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