27

Aug

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What About Houston Makes Truck Blind Spots Worse?

Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, whatever you want to call them—if there's one thing we can agree on, it’s that these monsters are huge. A fully loaded truck can weigh 80,000 pounds and extend 72 feet long! To put that in perspective, your average mid...

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27

Aug

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Houston Truck Driver Fatigue

The trucking industry provides the backbone of America's shipping infrastructure. Commercial trucks haul nearly 70% of the country’s shipped goods each year. However, the vehicles that provide this service can be especially dangerous to other vehicles on the road. Man...

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27

Aug

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Causes of Houston Motorcycle Accidents

Houston has a less-than-stellar reputation among motorcyclists. Check out the Houston motorcycling threads on any internet message board, and you're almost guaranteed to encounter warnings about the hazards of riding here. Traffic on the I-10 can be terrible. The loop can b...

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27

Aug

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Hit & Run Guide | New Orleans Car Accident Lawyers

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130Did you know approximately one-third of all reported New Orleans car accidents are hit-and-run accidents? Drunk drivers, drugged drivers, and drivers wit...

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27

Aug

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How Do You Negotiate A Car Accident Settlement Without A Lawyer in New Orleans?

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 Fun fact: Louisiana is home to more than 3 million licensed drivers. Unfortunately, it's also the site of around 45,000 injurious car crashes each...

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27

Aug

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How Long Does It Take to Settle A Personal Injury Case in New Orleans?

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 Caught in a game of phone tag with the insurance company? Left in the dark about the status of your claim? You're not the only one. For some ins...

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27

Aug

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Houston Road Rage

The Consequences of Angry DriversRoad rage is a serious problem in Houston and throughout the United States. Drivers are running low on patience and high on stress as they navigate Texas highways and busy city streets. When drivers lose their temper and lash out at another drive...

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27

Aug

Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall Injuries – Is There a Difference?

Having worked on premises liability cases in Texas for almost 20 years, I'm often asked if there is a difference between a "trip and fall" and a "slip and fall" injury case. Okay, so I'll just start with this - if you've fallen and been hurt, this is a distinction without a...

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27

Aug

What Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle in Louisiana?

Stewart J Guss, Injury Accident Lawyers, New Orleans Office400 Poydras Tower Poydras St Suite 1975 New Orleans, LA 70130 The legal field encompasses many roles. Different kinds of attorneys deal with different kinds of problems. (You wouldn't get divorce lawyer to...

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27

Aug

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When Should You Contact A Lawyer After An Accident in Louisiana?

A car accident can turn your life upside down. You may be in pain, out of work, in need of a ride, financially strained, or all of the above! Luckily, if your injuries were caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. But what if the insurance c...

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