Posts by Leonid Kishinevsky
How to Prepare for a Car Accident Before It Happens
None of us ever wake up in the morning expecting we will be involved in a car accident. Car accidents are sudden and unexpected. The very idea of being in a car accident is scary and unpleasant. Most people prefer not to even think about the possibility of being in a car accident until they…
Read MoreHouston Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Robbery and Murder of Alief Resident
A Houston man was sentenced to 45 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to the murder of Ramon Esquivel, reports CW 39 Houston. This is one more step in closing the book on the senseless crime that took the life of 56-year-old hard-working family man who was robbed, shot, and killed in front…
Read MoreWhat Is Negligent Hiring?
When a company does not screen its employees properly and one of those workers causes harm, the injured parties can file a negligent hiring claim. Customers, clients, and other employees can also be victims of negligent hiring-related accidents and injuries. Negligent hiring comes in many forms. For example: A retail store hires a security guard,…
Read MoreTXDOT Wants to Drastically Reduce the Number of Car Accident Fatalities
Since January 2022, there have been 3,374 car accident-related fatalities in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, or TXDOT, vehicular accident deaths have occurred every day in the state for the past 22 years. As a result, over 79,000 residents have died on Texas highways and streets since November 7, 2000. The people…
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 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 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…
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