Did your pilot pass the fitness checklist? You may have heard that flying is safer than driving and that the annual number of injuries and fatalities from plane crashes is much lower than the numbers from car accidents. You may also know that there are certain factors that can increase the danger for drivers, passengers and others on Texas highways. A driver […]

The human element in airplane disasters Whether it’s a long flight across the country or a short jaunt across Texas, an airline flight requires you to place your trust in many factors over which you have no control. You must trust that the plane is in good working condition, the pilot is well rested and competent, and the crew is capable […]

The painful reality of a spinal cord injury The accident that injured your loved one’s back was probably one of the most devastating events in your life. You and your family may have kept vigil in the hospital for days or weeks waiting to hear the doctor’s prognosis. The health problem most associated with spinal cord injury is paralysis. Depending on the area […]

What Types Of Compensation Are Possible In A Personal Injury Case? When someone is injured due to negligence or an intentional act, the injured person may be able to claim compensation from the party or parties who are responsible for the injury. For hundreds of years, this has been one of the bedrock principles of our civil justice system. But what types of damages can the […]

Lasting effects of a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury It doesn’t matter how you got a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – only that you got it, and it’s changed your life. Maybe you suffered a fall while at the store and hit your head. Perhaps you were in a bad car accident, or experienced the injury due to a dangerous work situation that should […]

Corpus Christi Water Warning Lifted, But Questions Remain Following the discovery of the presence of an asphalt emulsifying agent in the municipal water supply on December 14, 2016, Corpus Christi officials issued a warning to residents about drinking municipal tap water. That warning was lifted on Sunday, December 15, but the event has raised serious issues concerning the safety of the water supply, […]

5 Tips for coping with a traumatic brain injury of a loved one If a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is affecting someone you love, handling what comes next can be very difficult. No one can prepare you for the hardship that pairs with seeing someone you love suffering from such an injury. It is important to gain an understanding of what they are going through in order for […]