Texas Wrongful Death Damages Explained
Losing a loved one as a result of negligence will impact your family for life. Texas law allows specific family members to seek compensation to recuperate the financial losses they may experience due to a loved one’s death. While money is never a replacement for the loss, it provides a financial avenue to move forward. […]
What is ‘Pain and Suffering’ in a Personal Injury Lawsuit (Texas Law)
If you have been injured in Texas due to someone else’s negligence, you likely understand the physical toll it takes. Broken bones, cuts, and bruises are visible signs of harm. Yet, what about the invisible wounds – the emotional pain, the loss of enjoyment in life, and the mental anguish? These are the intangible damages […]
Auto Accident Settlement Timeline Explained
There is no set timeline for an auto accident claim. This is because no two car accident cases are quite the same. Settling a claim can take a few weeks, months, or even years to finally reach a resolution. What matters most is the complexity of the circumstances. Simpler cases can usually be settled relatively […]
How Long Can Truck Drivers Drive Legally by Texas Law
Both Texas and the nation rely on trucking companies to provide a valuable service. They not only keep our economy afloat, but they also keep consumer goods flowing down our highway systems. With this level of activity, the responsibility falls on the owners and operators of 18-wheelers to keep themselves and everyone sharing the road […]
Most Dangerous Jobs in the US
All professions can have work injuries. In fact, in the city of Houston and the state of Texas, the rate of workplace injuries is even higher than the national average due to Houston having many dangerous industries. According to the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2021 saw 5,190 fatal […]
Signs Of a Broken Rib After a Car Accident
If you have been in a car accident, it is important to know the signs of a broken rib after a car accident. If your ribs are: sore, it is more difficult to breathe, or it hurts to take a deep breath, you should seek medical care to determine if you have any rib fractures […]
The Dangers of Being in a Car Accident While Pregnant
Being pregnant requires extra health and safety considerations to offer the most advantageous developmental period for a fetus to mature into a thriving, healthy newborn. An expecting parent takes these precautions as part of daily life for the well-being of a child. However, preventing every threat is impossible, particularly when a Houston car accident threatens […]
What to Do After a Burn Injury at Work
Burn injuries can happen in a range of job environments, especially if you work in an oilfield, refinery, with heavy machinery, or in any field using chemicals or large equipment. It’s important that you get medical care immediately after a burn injury and understand your options for managing your healthcare bills through insurance or an […]
Types of Arm Injuries from a Car Accident
Car accidents can jolt, crash, crush, or otherwise damage various body parts of those involved. Drivers often experience injuries to their arms as impacts occur while their arms are extended in the driving position, gripping a steering wheel. Though differently positioned, passengers can also sustain serious car accident injuries. Along with significant pain, arm injuries […]
The Role of the “Black Box” in Trucking Accidents
A truck’s black box can provide critical information about the driver’s actions before a Texas truck accident occurs. Truck accidents are some of the most challenging wrecks in determining responsibility, and black box information can significantly impact the damages an injured driver may recover. The injured party is responsible for proving how a truck driver’s […]