Houston Personal Injury Blog

How to Contact Animal Control in The Woodlands

Every year, millions of people are bitten by dogs, and tens of thousands of animal bite victims suffer personal injuries that require medical treatment. Fortunately, The Woodlands, Texas, is served by two proactive animal control service agencies that are extremely safety-focused. If you notice a stray or aggressive animal in your community, do your part… read more

Is It Illegal To Drive a Truck Without a Truck Bed?

Pickup trucks are very common in Texas. They’re used for work, hauling heavy items, and getting around town. A key part of a pickup truck is the truck bed—the large open area in the back. But what happens if that bed is missing? Can you still legally drive the truck on the road? Some truck… read more

How To Safely Stop On A Highway Shoulder In An Emergency

Sometimes, it isn’t possible or wise to remain on the road while driving. Your vehicle might experience a mechanical issue that makes it unsafe to operate. You might collide with another road user, an animal, or an object on the road. Or perhaps you’re unlucky and a police officer catches you speeding. In these situations,… read more

Offshore Drilling for Oil: How Does It Work Exactly?

Roughly 30% of the world’s oil comes from offshore fields, but how exactly does it reach the surface? Offshore drilling taps reserves buried beneath the seabed out on vast platforms that often feel like self-contained towns. Some platforms even extend through more than 4,000 feet of water before reaching the ocean floor.  To understand how… read more

The 10 Most Dangerous Trucking Companies in the U.S.

Commercial trucking is essential to the U.S. economy, moving nearly 11.5 billion tons of freight in 2022 alone. However, this service comes at a cost: 5,936 people were killed in trucking accidents with large commercial trucks and semis in the same year. Approximately 150,000 crashes of all types involving commercial trucks happen every year in… read more

Do I Need a Lawyer for Progressive Claims?

The answer to whether or not you need a lawyer for a progressive claim depends on how serious your injuries are, how complex your case is, and how Progressive responds to your claim. In minor fender-benders with no injuries, you might not need legal help. However, victims of more serious accidents often benefit from professional… read more

Comparing Intentional Torts and Negligence in Personal Injury

Personal injury law in Texas covers many types of accidents and harmful behavior. Some injuries happen because someone wasn’t careful (this is called negligence), while others happen because someone meant to cause harm (this is called an intentional tort).  The difference between these two matters in court because it changes how the case is handled… read more

What Is Exsanguination?

Exsanguination is a medical term that means severe blood loss, so severe that it can lead to death if not treated quickly. It’s one of the most dangerous injuries a person can suffer, and in many trauma cases, it’s the leading cause of death before a victim ever reaches the hospital. While it sounds like… read more

Brian White Is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

When you’re choosing a personal injury lawyer after a serious accident, experience and results matter—but so does certification. At Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re proud to share that Attorney Brian White is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). This distinction reflects a deep commitment… read more

How Do Offshore Oil Rigs Work?

Offshore oil rigs are an important part of Houston’s energy industry. They are used to extract oil and gas from under the ocean floor. While most people know what oil rigs are, many have questions about how they actually work. Here’s what you need to know.  What Is An Offshore Oil Rig? An offshore oil… read more