Attorney Ryder Haag has secured a $389,000 settlement in a highly contested premises liability case that many believed would be extremely difficult to win. The case, Augustine Azure, involved a client who suffered serious injuries after a glass shower door...
Injured at Houston Botanic Garden on Valentine’s Day: What to Do Next
Valentine’s Day should be a time for romance, shared memories, and enjoying breathtaking moments with someone special. For many in Houston, the Houston Botanic Garden offers the perfect backdrop for that. However, what happens if your Valentine’s Day outing took...
What to Do If I’ve Been Injured While Visiting Clear Lake, Texas
Clear Lake, Texas, draws visitors from across the country with its beautiful waterfront, Space Center Houston, and the lively Kemah Boardwalk. But accidents can happen anywhere, even on vacation. If you've been injured while visiting Clear Lake, knowing what steps...
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...
What to Do If I Was Injured in Hermann Park
Hermann Park is located on 445 acres within the city of Houston. It includes the Houston Zoo, the Miller Outdoor Theater, McGovern Lake, Centennial Gardens, and the Hermann Park Railroad, among other attractions. With all of this potential fun, there...
What to Do If I’m Injured in Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, TX
Sustaining a personal injury is always stressful, but it can become even more so if you were hurt in a public space such as Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, Texas. While you may know that you can file a...
5 Ways to Ensure Swimming Pool Safety
Drowning is a much greater danger than most people realize. Every year, approximately 4,000 people drown in the United States unintentionally, and almost twice that number nearly drown, being saved before death. These numbers are magnified in the state of...
5 Popular Animals That Are Illegal as Pets in Texas
Wild, exotic, or somewhat unusual animals are popular as pets throughout the United States. Owning these animals can be problematic, however, as they may be dangerous, an endangered species, or an invasive species that could harm nearby ecosystems. As such,...
5 Leading Causes of House Fires in Texas
The numbers tell us that most house fires in Texas are preventable. Nevertheless, they occur regularly and leave extensive property damage, and sometimes human casualties, in their wake. By understanding how these blazes occur, you can help reduce the risk...
Victims’ Families Search for Answers After Deadly Astroworld Crowd Surge
Astroworld Festival - a concert planned by Houston native Travis Scott - took a tragic turn on Friday night. At least eight people have died, and hundreds more were injured at the sold-out music festival. According to reports, dozens of...
Offensive Odors, Loud Noises, and Dust Everywhere: What Happens When Industry Is Built in Your Backyard?
Most homeowners, who are looking to buy a home, tend to want a home in a quiet neighborhood. They want a neighborhood where their family can throw a barbecue in the backyard and invite over some neighbors. Homeowners want a...
Injured at a Haunted House in Houston
Halloween is right around the corner and that means costumes, candy, and scary events like haunted hayrides, amusement parks, and haunted houses. While these can be fun and exciting outings for the whole family, it’s also important to remember your...
Texas Dram Shop Law
When injured individuals file personal injury claims, they sometimes face multiple defendants. Several parties may have contributed to an injured plaintiff’s damages, and, therefore, the plaintiff has several potential avenues for compensation. Texas’ dram shop laws exist to protect individuals...
Texas Landowners Part 2
If someone suffers an injury on your land as the result of hazardous conditions, he or she may choose to file a premises liability claim. In these claims, the visitors would need to not only prove the hazardous condition caused...
What You Need to Know About Sloth Ownership in Texas
Exotic pet ownership is becoming a popular trend here in Houston, Texas. If you are looking to go beyond the everyday dog or cat, your options abound: sugar gliders, exotic birds, and even tigers are options here in the Lone...
Why You Should Ban a Selfie Stick at Your Business and Others Who Have
Sigmund Freud was among the first to posit that narcissism was an innate human trait, one that has allowed us to evolve into beings capable of higher reasoning. However, he also cautioned that if our narcissism levels become too high,...
Counting Down 5 Texas Theme Park Mishaps
Theme parks are a wonderful destination for families and adrenaline junkies alike; with stomach-dropping roller coasters and kid-oriented rides, there is something for everyone. However, these attractions can also be hotbeds for injury.