Recent Blog Posts
How Long do you Have to File a Claim for a Car Accident, Personal Injury or Wrongful Death?
Most legal claims, whether they are civil claims or criminal prosecutions, have a time limit, which varies depending on the type of case. The time limit, known as the “statute of limitations,” establishes the period within which a claim may still be brought before it is considered too late regardless of the merits of… Read More »
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
The freight industry is a vital part of the Texas and national economies. Truck driving is, however, dangerous, and large truck drivers pose unique dangers to everyone on Texas roadways beyond the typical risks that all drivers already face. Read on for some of the more common causes of truck accidents that differ from… Read More »
Who all is Legally Liable for Damage caused by an 18-wheeler Collision?
18-wheeler accidents can be more complicated than passenger-car collisions where multiple parties have contributed to the cause of the collision and are therefore legally responsible to the Victim and/or the Victim’s Family for the damages caused from the collision. Both in terms of property damage and injuries, the damages caused by 18-wheeler collisions can… Read More »
Is Texas a No-Fault State for Auto Accidents?
Different states have different legal procedures that determine the type of claim(s) available to you following a traffic accident. In some states, the victim is prohibited from suing the negligent party or their insurer, regardless of fault. In other states, you are permitted to file suit against the negligent driver, if a settlement is… Read More »
TPC Plant Explosion Leads to Evacuation, Property Damage, Injuries
Texas Petrochemical Group (TPC), a chemical plant in Jefferson County recently experienced multiple explosions, and the resulting fires continued burning for several days, leading to massive evacuations and claims ranging from property damage, personal injury, smoke and chemical inhalation, to interference with business operations. Continue reading for details about the incident and the resulting… Read More »
Ten Steps to Take if You Are in a Texas Car Crash
It is important that you are prepared to protect your health and legal rights if you are involved in an automobile collision. If you’ve never been in a car wreck, you may not be sure of what to do first. You’ll be on the right path of ensuring your legal rights are protected by… Read More »
Preventable Auto Collision Claims Another Life in Southeast Texas
A Beaumont man was killed recently in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 90 just west of Beaumont. The accident represents another one of the dozens of persons involved in fatal automobile collisions in and around Beaumont each year, a relatively high number for a city with a population of just under 120,000. Read… Read More »
Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash in Beaumont
A major accident involving multiple cars sent several people to hospitals on a recent Friday afternoon in Beaumont. The crash was one of nearly a dozen accidents on the same stretch of highway this year, including three just in the last month. Read on for more about the collision, and reach out to a… Read More »
When is a Medical Malpractice Expert Qualified?
Medical malpractice cases can be complicated. To bring a medical malpractice lawsuit, you not only need to establish all of the elements of a typical personal injury matter (proving you were injured by someone else’s negligent conduct, calculating your damages, etc.), you must also show that the physician’s conduct was outside of the bounds… Read More »
Fatal Crash in Jefferson County Involving 18-Wheeler
The trucking industry is an important and pervasive part of life in Texas. However, large trucks are dangerous at the best of times, and any distractions or mistakes can be fatal for other people on Texas roadways. A recent accident in Port Arthur became one of the thousands of fatal truck accidents occurring across… Read More »
