The year 2020 was an unusual traffic year. Pandemic lockdowns and a drop in tourist travel caused traffic levels to decrease by about 13%. At the same time, traffic deaths increased by about 7%. Transportation experts hoped that 2021 would...
Government Tort Claims
Most lawsuits against the government are prohibited by sovereign immunity. However, you may sue the government for negligence in some cases. There are limitations to suing government entities for tort claims. Additionally, there are strict rules that you must follow,...
Subrogation
Subrogation occurs when a party assumes the legal rights of another party. For example, the right to recover money for medical bills after a car accident or other personal injury. Health insurance companies file subrogation claims against personal injury settlements...
Top Five Mistakes Made After a Job Injury
On-the-job injuries and occupational illnesses happen regularly. Across the U.S., 2.7 million workers reported a work-related injury or illness in 2020. That same year, over 210,000 Texas employees across all industrial sectors got injured or sick while working. Unlike many...
How a Lawyer Can Help Negotiate a Severance Package in Houston
Are you being offered a severance package after leaving your job in Houston, TX? Severance agreements can be complex and contain requirements that make a big impact on your future. An experienced attorney can review the agreement and negotiate terms...
The Role of a Litigation Lawyer in Handling Civil Lawsuits
Litigation is a formal process in which two or more parties engage in legal action against each other in order to resolve a dispute. The proceedings of litigation can take place in a courtroom before a just judge or sometimes...
Thoracic Injury
Anatomists divide the human body into four main pieces: the head, the thorax, the abdomen, and the limbs. Your thorax sits between your head and your abdomen and excludes your arms. The thorax includes several large muscle groups that you...
Rotator Cuff Injury
If you watch or play sports, you have probably heard of a rotator cuff injury. These injuries commonly happen when athletes hyperextend their shoulder or get hit in the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries can cause pain and limit the use...
Vicarious Liability
When one person’s misconduct injures someone else, that person typically bears sole financial responsibility for the injury. However, when vicarious liability applies, Texas will hold a third party liable for someone else’s misconduct. This misconduct can consist of a forbidden...
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses are a type of damages awarded in a personal injury case. They are part of your economic damages but do not fall into one of the other categories, such as medical bills or lost wages. Your out-of-pocket costs...
Negotiation in Personal Injury Cases
When parties have a dispute, negotiation may be the most effective way to settle the dispute. Most personal injury cases are resolved through negotiation. The parties agree upon an amount that the at-fault party must pay to compensate the injured...
Top 5 Most Important Safety Features for Cars
Shopping for a new car can be a lot of fun, especially if it has been a while since you’ve upgraded. Technology has improved tremendously over the last decade, both for user-friendliness and safety features. Carefully examining your new car's...
3 Types of Product Liability Claims
A product liability claim arises when a defective consumer product injures someone. When this happens, the injured victim can seek money damages from the defendant in a product liability claim. The defendant can be a manufacturer, a retailer, or any...
Damages in Jones Act / DOHSA Cases
Maritime workers and their families may be confused by the different maritime laws that might apply in their injury or wrongful death case. General maritime law covers many accidents and injuries on navigable waters. However, specific federal laws apply to...
Whiplash, Disc, and Joint Injuries: Common Consequences of a Car Accident
Our bodies were never meant to deal with the movement and forces involved in a car accident. Upon impact, the car that is hit absorbs energy from the crash. Some of that energy is passed onto drivers and passengers inside...
Jones Act Maritime Injuries at Sea
Individuals whose jobs require them to work on navigable waterways and platforms or structures out in the ocean face risks that other workers do not face. Therefore, laws have been enacted to provide special legal protection for maritime injuries and...
Suing for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Texas
Being in an accident can cause a person to experience intense emotional distress, even if the person only sustains minor injuries or no injuries at all. Texas personal injury laws permit accident victims to seek compensation for emotional distress. Accident...
The Jones Act vs. The Longshore Act
Which law applies to an injured seaman, the Jones Act or the Longshore Act? This is a question that many seamen face after suffering an injury. Both Acts offer certain benefits and protections, but there are some key differences. In...
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