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Houston, TX – One Killed in Vehicle Crash on Eastex Freeway

Posted on January 15, 2023January 16, 2023

Houston, TX (January 15, 2023) – A motor vehicle crash that took place on Friday morning has claimed the life of one person, according to the Houston Police Department. On January 13, at around 6:40 a.m., the Houston Police Department and local firefighters responded to a crash on the Eastex Freeway. Preliminary investigations provided by […]

How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Pedestrian Accident?

Posted on January 11, 2023April 20, 2023

Pedestrian accidents often result in the most severe types of personal injuries that one can suffer. There is little chance that a pedestrian will walk away unharmed when struck by a passenger vehicle that weighs an average of 3,000 pounds. The chances are even more remote when a truck is involved in the crash. Often, […]

How Does an Insurance Company Decide Who Is at Fault?

Posted on January 9, 2023April 20, 2023

If you have suffered an injury in a car accident, you are not assured financial compensation for the harm that you have suffered. The only way that you receive compensation is if someone else was to blame for the accident. Then contact a car accident lawyer or they will assume the legal obligation to pay […]

How Do Lawyers Calculate Pain and Suffering?

Posted on January 6, 2023April 20, 2023

There are many parts of your personal injury damages, and you legally deserve to receive every dollar when you can prove that someone is at fault for your injuries. Some aspects of your injuries are easier to quantify than others. One of the less understood parts of your personal injury damages is pain and suffering. […]

Holding a Manufacturer Accountable After a Wrongful Death

Posted on January 4, 2023April 20, 2023

Your family may have discovered that the fatal illness or injury your loved one suffered resulted from a product they bought. Your loved one might have been relying on a medical device to improve their life, costing them their life. Once you learn that your family member died because of a product, you are angry […]

What Is the 30-Minute Break Rule for Truckers?

Posted on November 24, 2022April 20, 2023

A leading cause of truck accidents in Texas and the U.S. is driver fatigue. This is not surprising when you think about the job of a truck driver. They spend their days hauling heavy cargo from one destination to another on busy highways and roads. They are often under pressure to deliver the goods on […]

Sailor and Seaman Injury Claims

Posted on November 1, 2022May 12, 2023

A seaman is any person who performs the majority of their job duties on a vessel. If you are a part-time seaman, you must spend at least 30 percent of your time on a ship to qualify. The status of a seaman does not matter, you can be a captain or crew member, and you […]

What to Know if You Have Been Involved in a Truck Accident

Posted on October 29, 2022May 12, 2023

Car crashes can change your life forever, especially when one involves a commercial truck. Semi-truck accidents result in over 4,000 deaths across the United States each year. That number doesn’t account for the number of people who suffer severe injuries from these accidents. Truck collisions are becoming more prevalent because trucking companies are pushing their […]

Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers to Help Prevent Fatigue-Related Accidents

Posted on October 25, 2022April 20, 2023

The federal government heavily regulates the trucking industry. Given the danger that trucks pose to all other drivers and passengers on the road, it makes sense that the government should have the ability to prescribe rules that apply to practically every aspect of the trucking industry. One of the most important rules that truck drivers […]

Injured in a truck accident? Consider a vicarious liability claim

Posted on October 23, 2022October 27, 2022

What makes a truck accident so dangerous for many drivers? Is it the size of the truck and the amount of damage that it can cause to smaller vehicles? Is it that more judgment is necessary to stop the truck at a reasonable distance, and distraction can lead to a serious accident? Is it that […]