Posts by Rashmi Parthasarathi
Staying Safe This Year as Millions of Texans Travel This Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest driving holidays in Texas and across the United States, with an estimated 3.6 million motorists driving in Texas and 48.7 million driving nationally according to the AAA. According to an article released last year by the Houston Chronicle, Texas leads the United States with the most traffic-related deaths…
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 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 MoreGathering Evidence at the Scene of a Houston Car Accident
Car accidents can be traumatic and stressful experiences for everyone involved. In the aftermath of one, it can be challenging to remain calm and focused on the task at hand, which is remaining safe and gathering evidence. However, the importance of gathering evidence at the scene of a car accident in Houston cannot be overstated.…
Read MoreWhat to Do at the Scene of a Houston Car Accident
Car accidents are unexpected and disorienting. One second you are driving along, and the next you are jarred by a sudden impact as you feel your entire body jolt in reaction to the force of several tons of metal colliding with your vehicle. Your body releases adrenaline as your “fight or flight” response kicks in.…
Read MoreHow Can I Get a Copy of My Houston Car Accident Report?
If you were recently in a car accident in Houston, it is normal to feel overwhelmed by the next steps. Focusing on your recovery is naturally important, but so is collecting evidence for insurance claim purposes. Depending on the nature of the accident, taking legal action may be necessary. Whether you are filing an insurance…
Read MoreThe 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 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 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…
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