Personal Injury

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 6, 2017 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury

In Texas, current insurance laws only require drivers to maintain valid liability insurance to cover $30,000 for injured individuals up to $60,000 per accident as well as $25,000 in coverage for property damage per accident. While personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is not mandatory in the same way as liability insurance, many drivers choose to… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 11, 2016 | Personal Injury, safety

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valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 12, 2016 | Personal Injury

Maybe it’s the cheesy TV ads, or maybe it’s the portrayal of lawyers in popular media (we also hear that lawyer jokes aren’t the kindest). Whatever the reason, personal injury attorneys aren’t known for their squeaky-clean reputation. So what gives this particular branch of law a bad rap? One Bad Apple Spoils the Bushel You’ll… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 19, 2016 | Personal Injury

NOTE: Our law firm does not handle Civil Rights – Police Brutality cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. We’re taught from a young age that police are supposed to protect us and our communities. We… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 12, 2015 | Personal Injury

Children are the most precious cargo any driver will ever transport. In a high-traffic, a heavily populated area like Houston, drivers must be particularly vigilant about passengers’ safety. Brian White and his associates encounter seriously injured people every day, some of whom witnessed car accident fatalities. White and his associates never want any of those… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 11, 2015 | Personal Injury

Pharmaceutical drugs are a huge industry in the U.S., and the medicines they produce are often a huge help to the average citizen, especially when it comes to serious illnesses and rare diseases. It’s crucial, though, to know which drugs are safe and which could lead to illness, injury, and death. Below, Brian White and… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 4, 2015 | Personal Injury

Internet defamation is a relatively new phenomenon in the personal injury world. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, people have been using the internet to publish unfathomable amounts of information. Sometimes, the content people publish on the internet may be harmful to others. While there have been a handful of successful cases of… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 26, 2015 | Personal Injury

Anyone who owns or operates a building that receives guests must provide a safe and clean residence free from danger. Hotel owners, in particular, must maintain the building under strict safety standards. Since 2014, these laws have been tightened and now consider a bed bug infestation a cause for significant injury. Houston, Texas, lists bed… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 20, 2015 | Personal Injury

Sustaining an injury during basic training can lead to lost time and temporary discharge. A recent study of 756 men and 474 women found that out of these numbers, 102 men and 108 women were discharged due to an injury sustained during basic training. Most temporary discharges were for treatment and recovery, resulting in lost… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 18, 2015 | Personal Injury

Our pets are our babies, and losing a pet because of someone else’s negligence can be one of the most devastating situations we can experience. The loss of pet can cause mental stress, depression, and lasting emotional effects. There are some cases when seeking compensation for the loss of an animal companion is a possibility… read more