Posts by Leonid Kishinevsky
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 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 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…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Get More Than Insurance Policy Limits for a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
For someone making a personal injury claim in Texas, one of the most important issues that often comes up is the total dollar amount of liability insurance coverage available to pay for any court judgment or agreed settlement. The total amount of liability insurance coverage available under any specific insurance policy is frequently referred to…
Read MoreHow 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…
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