valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 2, 2024 | DUI
The city is vibrant on a clear Saturday evening, and you’re in the mood to make the most of it. You and your pals decide to hit the town for some fun. You drive to a favorite local bar and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Being responsible, you limit yourself to just one beer, fully aware… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 2, 2024 | Workplace Accidents
It’s no secret that certain careers are riskier than others. Wondering if your job is one of the riskiest in America? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) closely monitors work-related accidents nationwide. It is crucial to know the riskiest jobs in the U.S. as identified by OSHA and what these high-risk industries entail. Doing… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 28, 2023 | Car Accidents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies car accidents as one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Brain injuries can range from mild to severe, leaving you and other victims suffering a wide range of both temporary and potentially permanent symptoms. Whiplash is one way you can sustain… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 28, 2023 | DUI
It’s common in many states for the police to set up DUI checkpoints. These are usually placed in high-volume areas at times when people are expected to be drinking, like near nightclubs on a Friday night. However, checkpoints have a unique legal status in Texas. Here’s what you need to know about Houston DUI checkpoints… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 15, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is always a horrible ordeal, but when you know your loved one didn’t have to die, it can be almost unbearable. After a wrongful death, you may feel like you’ll never be able to move past that grief. But there is life beyond loss, and grief support groups may be able… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 12, 2023 | Texas Laws
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for children. Accidents are also a leading cause of injuries for minors. As a result, there are strict child car seat laws in Texas designed to protect children when they are passengers in a vehicle. Understanding child car seat laws in Texas is essential to protect… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 7, 2023 | safety
Houston, TX, has a higher crime rate than 97.9% of all U.S. cities. That is a frightening statistic for anyone who lives there. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible to live in Houston safely. You just need to know the safest neighborhoods, which include the following: Fulshear Located on the far western edge of… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 7, 2023 | Insurance Claims
GEICO Insurance Company is Texas’s third largest insurer for passenger automobile insurance policies. Therefore, if you are involved in a car accident in Houston, you may have to deal with GEICO to file an insurance claim. Even though GEICO claims to make the process of filing an insurance claim “fast and easy,” you might not… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 7, 2023 | Car Accidents
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 4,481 traffic deaths in 2022. Based on the available data, one person died because of a reportable car accident every 1 hour 57 minutes in 2022. By comparison, about five people died in traffic accidents in the United States every hour in 2022. Even one death… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 29, 2023 | Wrongful Death
You can file a lawsuit if you suffer a personal injury due to someone else’s misconduct. In some cases, you don’t even have to prove misconduct to win. But what happens if the victim dies from their injuries? It is possible to file a wrongful death claim. However, Texas imposes a statute of limitations on… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 28, 2023 | Pedestrian Accident
How much money you can get from getting hit by a car as a pedestrian depends on many factors. However, pedestrian accidents often result in high-value personal injury claims. The medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses can rise quickly because pedestrians often sustain catastrophic injuries. Each pedestrian accident case is unique. Therefore, the factors… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 27, 2023 | Uber & Lyft Accidents
Uber and Lyft continue to dominate the U.S. ridesharing market, with Uber’s sales having increased approximately three percent year-over-year. Given all the conveniences that ridesharing offers, especially in urban environments, it is easy to understand the popularity of this form of travel. There have been numerous advances in technology and safety since Uber first debuted… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 27, 2023 | Slip and Fall
A slip and fall accident can happen quickly and without warning, but the effects of your injuries may be felt for a long time afterward. Slip and falls can happen for many reasons, and the cause of your accident can play a significant role in your claim for compensation. Determining the cause and liability for… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 23, 2023 | Car Accidents
Many times, accidents where pedestrians get hurt are caused by drivers who are not paying attention, are careless, or have had too much to drink. But sometimes, a pedestrian can be the reason for a big car crash. Even safe drivers might have to suddenly turn their car to avoid hitting a pedestrian who shouldn’t… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 23, 2023 | Car Accidents
Finding out your car was stolen is awful. Finding out it was stolen and involved in a car accident is worse. If you are in this situation, you might have plenty of questions. “If someone steals your car and crashes, are you liable?” “How am I going to pay to get my car fixed?” Understanding… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 16, 2023 | Texas Laws
School is back in session, and many children across the Houston area rely on school bus transportation to get to and from school. Although school bus crashes nationwide are rare, they can still be deadly. In 2021, the National Safety Council reported over 100 people were killed in school bus accidents in the U.S. In… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 16, 2023 | Wrongful Death
When one person injures another through misconduct, a personal injury claim generally arises. If the victim dies from their injuries, a wrongful death claim arises. Texas, like other states, has a wrongful death statute that governs the filing of wrongful death claims everywhere in the state, including Houston. So how does one file a wrongful… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 16, 2023 | Texas Laws
Distracted driving remains a pervasive problem on America’s roadways, with as many as 3,522 people losing their lives in 2021 due to this factor alone. Like most states, Texas has tried to combat the dangers of texting while driving through education and enforcement. Public service campaigns attempt to inform drivers of the dangers of using… read more