Brian White | July 10, 2015 | Personal Injury
There are laws in place at both the state and federal levels intended to keep patient health information private. Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws protect your health information and medical records. These laws apply to all health care providers, health care plans, and other health care entities that handle sensitive medical… read more
Brian White | July 1, 2015 | Personal Injury
Grounds for divorce and adultery laws vary widely from state to state. Some states do not even allow adultery to be used as grounds for divorce, while other states allow victims to sue the “home wrecker” in an adulterous divorce. Although Texas is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you do not have to file on… read more
Brian White | June 7, 2015 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
According to the National Safety Council’s annual injury and fatality report, cell phone use causes 26% of car accidents in the United States. The report doesn’t just indicate texting and driving, either. Surprisingly, most accidents (21%) occur while a driver is talking on a handheld or hands-free cell phone. Only 5% are because of texting… read more
Brian White | May 20, 2015 | Personal Injury
Personal injury cases are often complex, and determining the value of a case can be tricky. There are many factors that go into finding how much a case is worth, who is at fault, and what types of damages can be sought. Every state handles each of these separate factors differently. There are laws for… read more
Brian White | April 14, 2015 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
The government is tasked with keeping roads clear of debris, free of potholes, and safe to drive on. Yet when cities are in trouble, one budget often compromised is the department of transportation. If your vehicle is damaged because of a pothole in Texas, are you stuck with the tab or should the city cough… read more
Brian White | March 4, 2015 | Personal Injury
Kids get hurt when they play sports, but with youth sports getting more competitive, the injuries are getting more serious. In a 2013 study done by the Institute of Medicine, researchers found that concussion rates were actually higher in high school athletes than in college athletes. The report noted that the typical recovery rate from… read more
Brian White | March 4, 2015 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident in Texas, you may need to fill out an accident report, also known as a Driver’s Crash Report. Texas law requires that if an accident results in death or injury to anyone, or if there was $1000 or more worth of damage, a report must be filled out… read more
Brian White | March 4, 2015 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
Mechanical failures account for nearly 13% of car accidents. Usually, the cause of this failure is due to vehicle owners neglecting to properly maintain their cars. At the top of the list for maintenance neglect are tire and brake problems. Far too often, owners wait until it is too late to have issues repaired. In… read more
Brian White | March 4, 2015 | Auto Accidents, Dangerous Products, Personal Injury
Because over-the-counter medications aren’t controlled by doctors, many of us think of them as harmless. However, many of these medications can impact your ability to drive and driving while on certain medications can even constitute as driving under the influence. Your pharmacist will most likely tell you which medications will affect your driving ability, but… read more
Brian White | March 4, 2015 | Personal Injury
The nature versus nurture argument isn’t limited to children. The debate continues with man’s best friend, and forces pet owners to ask: Are dogs vicious due to their nature or upbringing? Although upbringing is definitely a factor in aggressiveness, certain breeds are more predisposed to having vicious temperaments. When these dogs are paired with an… read more
