Personal Injury
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Lawyer for Your Houston Car Accident Case
Brian White | April 12, 2016 | Auto Accidents, Court, Personal Injury
Even if you pride yourself on being calm under pressure, car accidents in Houston are stressful. You’re dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, and emotional trauma from the accident, itself. A lawyer can help make the claims process smoother, but only if you look to the right firm. When it comes to hiring a legal… read more
Is it Legal to Own a Pet Tiger in Texas?
Brian White | March 9, 2016 | Personal Injury, safety
Exotic pets are becoming increasingly popular. Looking for options beyond the classic cat and dog, Texans are seeking companionship from less likely sources: sugar gliders, ferrets, and exotic birds top the list of offbeat pets for owners. Some people look for even grander animals: tigers and bears, for example. Is owning such animals legal? The… read more
Why Hoverboards are Dangerous and the Lawsuits Surrounding Them
Brian White | March 6, 2016 | Personal Injury, Product Defects, safety
2015 was the year that Back to the Future 2 imagined us driving in flying cars and riding hoverboards around town. The filmmakers were half right: while we’ve yet to see cars go airborne, hoverboards were one of the hottest toys of the 2015 holiday season. The handheld segues flew off mall shelves all over… read more
Dangers Associated with Taking Public Transportation
Brian White | March 1, 2016 | Personal Injury
Utilizing public transportation is an effective way to save money on costs associated with owning a vehicle. As an added bonus, it’s a great way to do your part in helping the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Unfortunately, dangers lurk in public transportation avenues like subways, buses, and trains. Public Transportation Crashes Just like… read more
Can a Parent Face Charges if His or Her Child is a Bully in Texas?
Brian White | February 4, 2016 | Personal Injury
Sadly, bullying is a common problem. Most of us can remember being teased or harassed in school, but with the rise of the internet and cyberbullying, this topic has taken a serious turn. We more clearly understand the effects and causes of this behavior today, and new resources and legal actions have surfaced. If your… read more
How Much Can Hospital Transportation Cost You in Houston, TX?
Brian White | January 21, 2016 | Personal Injury
If you’ve ever been in a serious accident, you know the cost of medical treatment is one of the first things that comes to mind. Health insurance is supposed to cover expenses related to treatment and transportation to the hospital, right? Unfortunately, it’s becoming more common for insurance companies to deny coverage for ambulance or… read more
How to Recognize and Report Police Misconduct in Houston
Brian White | January 19, 2016 | Personal Injury
We’re taught from a young age that police are supposed to protect us and our communities. We grow up respecting local officers, and many of us probably wanted to be one when we grew up. Unfortunately, the world we live in isn’t as protected or just as we believed when we were children. Police are… read more
Keep an Eye Out for These 5 Christmas Decorating Hazards
Brian White | November 25, 2015 | Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, safety
Christmas is a time to spend with family, trim the tree, drink egg nog, and indulge in merriment until the New Year. More than 80% of Americans deck their halls as part of holiday celebrations. While Christmas can be a season unmatched in its joy, it’s also a season rife with accidents. ER visits spike… read more
These 10 Everyday Objects are More Dangerous Than You Think
Brian White | November 18, 2015 | Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, safety
We all have things that make us squirm; it’s spiders for some and the idea of being trapped in an elevator or falling off a cliff for others. While the likelihood of actually sustaining a deadly bite from a spider or plunging to our doom is fairly low, it’s still enough to make us shiver…. read more
Death by Narcissism? 10 Selfie Stick Accidents
Brian White | November 7, 2015 | Personal Injury, safety
Once hailed as a tourist prop, selfie sticks are gaining popularity despite their slightly absurd nature. Though these devices seem innocuous enough, the Huffington Post recently reported selfie sticks have killed more people than shark attacks in the past year (though both occurrences are fairly rare). Like cell phones, these cause accidents through distraction. But… read more