Recent Blog Posts
Can a Bar Be Liable for a Drunk Driving Crash?
Getting hit by a drunk driver can be devastating in more ways than one. Drunk drivers often don’t take any evasive measures to avoid a crash or lessen its impact, so the force of the collision is frequently much more severe than crashes caused by sober drivers. In addition, crash victims and their families… Read More »
Proving Negligence and Liability After a Car Crash
Crashes can happen in the blink of an eye, but their consequences can last a lifetime. As a crash victim, you can recover compensation for your injuries from the at-fault driver. But how do you prove they were responsible for causing the collision? What if the other side or their insurance company says you… Read More »
How Is Fault Determined in a Multi-Car Crash?
In the aftermath of a multi-car crash, determining fault or responsibility can become a complex puzzle that involves piecing together large amounts of evidence, including accident reconstruction and eyewitness accounts, and applying relevant laws that speak to liability when multiple parties are involved. This is especially true when the insurance companies blame other drivers,… Read More »
Who Is Liable After a Truck Crash?
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other big rigs are immense, complex machines that take a lot of cooperation to operate, maintain and load in a safe and responsible manner. When a truck crash occurs, rarely does the truck driver admit or acknowledge fault or responsibility, and liability can be challenging when the driver does not step… Read More »
How to Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages Suffered in a Car Crash or Personal Injury Matter
If you get hurt in a car wreck or other accident, the physical injuries you sustain create calculable financial losses in terms of medical bills and lost wages, but a physical injury is also accompanied by physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, physical impairment and other kinds of less easily calculable harm, including loss… Read More »
Chemical Plant Explosion Causes Injures, Exposes Many to Smoke & Fumes
On November 8, 2023, the small town of Shepherd, Texas, about an hour northeast of Houston, experienced a significant incident when a chemical plant explosion occurred early in the morning on Farm-to-Market Road 1127. The blast, which took place around 7 a.m., was followed by a large chemical fire. This fire sent smoke plumes… Read More »
Recovering Punitive Damages After a Car Accident
Vehicle collisions are unfortunate events that can result in significant harm both physically and emotionally. In the State of Texas, car wreck victims can seek compensatory damages to cover their medical expenses, loss of income, property damage, and pain and suffering. However, there’s another type of award that you might be eligible for—punitive damages…. Read More »
What Are Non-economic Damages After a Car Accident in Texas?
Dealing with the aftermath of a car wreck can be an overwhelming experience. Between medical bills, car repairs, and lost time from work, the financial toll can quickly add up. However, it’s not just the economic losses you have to consider. In Texas, personal injury law also allows injury victims to recover non-economic damages… Read More »
What Is Accidental Drowning? Do I Have a Case?
This summer’s relentless heat has been sending people to the water in droves for a chance to cool off, from lakes and rivers to municipal pools to a neighbor’s backyard. As enjoyable as a dip in the pool or a day at the lake can be, it is not without danger. Tragically, dozens of… Read More »
Do I Have a Claim for My CRPS Injury After Surgery?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), sometimes known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a painful condition that often results in permanently debilitating symptoms. The condition often arises after a traumatic event to the body, including sometimes surgical intervention necessary from the traumatic event. Below we explain some important information about CRPS and when you… Read More »
