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Feb

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Texas Good Samaritan Laws

Imagine you're traveling to work one morning and are suddenly involved in a traffic accident. You’re conscious, but you need medical attention. While EMS is on the way to the scene of the accident, a bystander removes you from your vehicle, and in the process, your he...

Feb

Compensatory and Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases

If you suffer injuries in a preventable accident and plan to file a personal injury claim, even if you have the help of an experienced attorney, chances are you'll encounter some legal terminology that feels unfamiliar to you. We’re here to explain two terms you will...

Feb

Types of Injuries

We often receive questions about different types of injuries and injury cases. Today, we'll delve into some of the most common injuries and the most frequent origins of personal injury claims.DifferentThere are many ways someone can sustain an injury, and even two people...

Feb

Is New Orleans Dangerous?

Whenever someone asks me if New Orleans is dangerous, I CLENCH MY TEETH. On one hand, I want to shout “No way! It's a GREAT city!” On the other hand, I’m a personal injury lawyer, so I regularly see the injuries and tragic losses people suffer in New Orlea...

Feb

What Is Vicarious Liability and How Does It Apply to Personal Injury Law?

In personal injury claims, liability is one of the most important issues. If negligence is proven and someone is deemed liable, compensation could be rewarded for sustained damages. Liability is particularly relevant in auto accidents, where one person is clearly at fault and cau...

Feb

What to Do When Cars Hit Pedestrians

Following an injury-causing pedestrian accident, your immediate actions can help protect your legal case, ensure legal compliance, and preserve documentation for insurance claims. Being hit by a car is a serious matter, and insurance companies may try to minimize settlements or d...

Feb

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Personal Injury Lawyer FAQ

Many people haven't experienced serious accidents—and we hope it stays that way! However, without this experience, most people aren’t quite sure how the personal injury legal process works—including the role a personal injury attorney plays.Many myths abo...

Feb

How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

When you're out pounding the Houston pavement, you’re probably not thinking too much about your safety as a pedestrian. You’ve got places to go and people to meet, after all. How dangerous can walking really be? You’ve been crossing the street safely since...

Feb

Common Injuries in Collisions Between Cars and Pedestrians

Pedestrian accidents occur fairly frequently in Houston and the surrounding areas. Although Houston has its fair share of jaywalkers, a large number of pedestrian-related accidents occur at crosswalks and on sidewalks, and these are predominantly the fault of drivers. Pedes...

Feb

How NOT to Hire a Lawyer!

How often do you get to hear a lawyer try and talk you OUT of hiring him?Not very often, so LISTEN UP! Some of you may be familiar with the small claims court system here in Texas. If not, its very much like the People's Court on T.V. But with more cowboy hats and Texas ac...

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