http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:51:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I saw this article on khou.com, a local news station's website. The Gulf Freeway, in southeast Houston, was shut down to reenact a scene involving a recent traffic fatality. A man charged with intoxication manslaughter was allegedly speeding down the gulf freeway, driving aggressively and changing lanes, when ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/07/27/a-moments-recklessness-a-lifetime-of-regret/ Should I Use My Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage? In Texas, the only required coverage on your vehicle is for liability. This is insurance that will pay for damages you may cause to other people or their property if you cause an auto accident. Many people have an additional type of ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/06/17/should-i-use-my-personal-injury-protection-pip-coverage/ We’ve all been there or know someone who has: You are driving along, when out of nowhere, BAM! You’ve been in a car wreck. So many things go through your mind. Am I okay? Is anyone else hurt? Is my car okay? Do ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/06/04/that-insurance-adjuster-is-not-your-friend/ Lawyer jokes - I've heard them all! I don't mind, it comes with the job. But I'll tell you what, I'll do you one better. After my "death and dying" article last month, I promised you something a bit lighter, and here it comes. This month, ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/27/funniest-lawyer-jokes/ Tragically, a woman crossing the street in downtown Houston was struck and killed this morning. While we do not know the details of this particular case, the most common cause is driver inattention. As an attorney who handles automobile / pedestrian cases, I can tell you that this ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/22/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-today-in-downtown-houston/ When I was a young tyke, seeing the words “Made in Japan” at holiday gift giving time meant someone got a bargain on a cheap toy. Now the Japanese are world renowned for producing high quality merchandise. Nowadays the bargains come from China. Unfortunately, seeing “Made in ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/20/dangerous-toys-%e2%80%93-product-liability-and-consumer-law/ I was having lunch with a long time friend of mine the other day. Somehow, the subject of alleged “lawsuit abuse” came up. (I’m a lawyer, I get that a lot!) My friend brought up the now infamous “hot coffee” lawsuit to back his argument. Man, ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/08/3-million-bucks-for-a-hot-cup-of-coffee/ This story really broke my heart. Parents of special needs children have enough to worry about without thinking about whether they are going to get kicked out of a restaurant. Its not like this family was eating at Vic and Anthony's downtown, it was a local "super buffet!" I hope ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/05/parents-of-special-needs-child-kicked-out-of-restaurant/ Most of us are familiar with the infamous Salem witchcraft trials of 1692. To most Americans, this incident is terrible stain on the history or early colonial America. To attorneys, however, this incident represents a stain on the history of American jurisprudence. In early 1692, nine year old Elizabeth ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/28/the-salem-witchcraft-trials-%e2%80%93-a-lawyer%e2%80%99s-perspective/ Most of you are familiar with the terrible collision between the Metro Light Rail and the Metro Bus which occurred on March 15, 2010 in downtown Houston. As it turns out, one of the victims of this collision may have broken his neck. Sadly, this man did not ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/25/man-in-metro-crash-may-have-broken-his-neck/ I'm sure we all remember when the Houston Light Rail started up service a few years ago. It seemed like there was another collision between a light rail car and a motor vehicle just about every day. While the tracks and the service were new, the incidence was ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/24/is-houston-metro-light-rail-still-having-safety-problems/ I want everyone to know their rights. Don't take "no" for an answer. Don't let businesses and insurance companies push you around. There ARE resources to find justice in this world. If it has anything to do with personal injury, car accidents or insurance law - ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/22/find-a-good-legal-resource/ Okay, so it may not be my most cheerful topic yet, but it certainly is important. Whether it is because of our family, our friends, or ourselves these are issues we are all going to have to face at some point (hopefully later rather than sooner). There are ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/21/sickness-death-and-dying-%e2%80%93-a-legal-primer/ As some of you may have heard in the news, the U.S. Supreme Court gave some some interesting and controversial opinions last year. Given the public interest in some of these decisions, I thought I would provide a little information on a few of the cases. District of Columbia v. ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/14/greatest-hits-of-the-%e2%80%9cthe-supremes%e2%80%9d/ Recently, I wrote about the basics of identity theft and provided a few tips for preventing it. But what do you do if your identity has already been stolen? Unfortunately, you can’t just put a “lojack” on your identity and have the police just go and pick it ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/03/07/what-to-do-if-someone-has-stolen-your-identity/