Houston Personal Injury Blog

Attorney Brian White | June 2, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Trucking accidents include crashes involving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, big rigs, tractor-trailers, flatbeds, and other commercial vehicles. Truck accident claims are complicated personal injury cases involving some issues that you do not encounter in car accident claims. An experienced Houston truck accident lawyer can help you navigate the differences between trucking accidents and car accidents, including: Truck… read more

Attorney Brian White | May 16, 2023 | Car Accidents

Houston witnesses a multitude of car accidents every day. If another driver hits your parked car, you need to take certain steps to protect your claim. A lot depends on whether you can locate the offending driver. Even if you can’t, however, all is not necessarily lost.  How Parked Car Accidents Happen Parked car accidents… read more

Attorney Brian White | May 12, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents

Warm weather almost year-round means that Texas highways and city streets see plenty of motorcycle riders zipping in and out of traffic. Motorcycles lack the protection of a car or a truck, though, which means that the bike driver will often suffer grievous injuries in an accident.  Motorcycle insurance can cover the medical bills and… read more

Attorney Brian White | May 5, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents

A total of 562 motorcyclists died, and 2,422 people were injured in motorcycle accidents in Texas in 2022, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).  Some of these injuries and fatalities were the motorcyclists, while others were passengers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcyclists are about 24 times more likely to… read more

Attorney Brian White | April 28, 2023 | Traffic Accidents

As one of the largest passenger vehicles on the roadways, pickup trucks are a common sight on the highways and back roads around the Houston, Texas, area. When many people think of pickup trucks, they generally think that they are safe and very useful. Riding higher off the ground than a car and with a… read more

Attorney Brian White | April 24, 2023 | Car Accidents

Once your Houston car accident lawsuit concludes, whether your attorney negotiated a settlement with the other party or you won your case at trial, you’re probably wondering when you’ll get your check.  With medical bills to pay and a vehicle to replace or repair, it’s little wonder that many Houston car accident victims are quite… read more

Attorney Brian White | April 17, 2023 | Brain Injury

If your body is like a machine, your brain is the central computer. It receives information about what is happening inside and outside your body, then processes that information and issues commands and directions to your body’s muscles, organs, and tissues. The brain stem is the portal through which all information flows, connecting the brain… read more

Attorney Brian White | April 15, 2023 | Texas Laws

Some people ask whether Texas has a speeding law. The short answer is yes. In fact, Texas has some of the harshest speeding punishments in the nation. For example, you could receive a speeding ticket in Texas for driving one mile above the posted speed limit at any given time. However, this isn’t always the… read more

Attorney Brian White | April 6, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents

Driving a car is one activity, but operating a motorcycle is another. Riding a motorcycle requires a different set of skills than driving a car. That is why Texas, like other states, requires you to obtain a separate motorcycle license before you can legally operate a motorcycle on public roads. Texas offers more than one… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 29, 2023 | Personal Injury

Personal injury claims arise after many types of accidents, from car accidents to medical malpractice. Most personal injury claims involve insurance companies. Two problems almost always present themselves in injury cases. First, insurance adjusters are reluctant to offer fair settlement amounts to claimants. In some cases, they resort to stonewalling tactics to wear you down…. read more

Attorney Brian White | March 29, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles and cars are two of the most common vehicles on Texas roadways. You might be wondering which mode of transportation is safer here in the Lone Star State. Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers explains whether cars or motorcycles are safer.  Is A Motorcycle Safer Than A Car? If you are wondering, “Is a… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 29, 2023 | Truck Accidents

An 18-wheeler truck carries a tremendous amount of momentum as it speeds down the highway. If the driver is intoxicated, their truck becomes a missile. Since truck drivers carry commercial driver’s licenses, and since strict FMCSA regulations regulate the activities of truckers, you might assume that drivers must automatically submit to an FMCSA drug test… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 28, 2023 | Car Accidents

If you live in Houston, you know how chaotic the bustling city can get. With so many distractions affecting motorists and causing car accidents, it’s no surprise that Texas lawmakers passed legislation to encourage the hands-free use of phones and lower the risk of distracted driving crashes. As a driver in Texas, it’s essential to… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 22, 2023 | Personal Injury

NOTE: Our law firm does not handle child protective services cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Child Protective Services (CPS), part of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, is charged with protecting… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 21, 2023 | Personal Injury

A career as a lawyer is one that requires substantial time, dedication, and perseverance. Despite the intense work required to obtain one’s Juris Doctor degree and pass the bar exam, the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates that the career field will, in fact, grow by ten percent by 2031. There will always be a need… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 14, 2023 | Personal Injury

If someone else injures you, you might find yourself unable to pay your medical expenses, even with health insurance. A hospital lien, also known as a medical lien, is a way of leveraging any future personal injury settlement or court judgment as collateral to assure your healthcare provider that you will eventually pay your medical… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 7, 2023 | Car Accidents

Climate change has brought about dangerous alterations in weather patterns, often resulting in slippery roads and adverse conditions at different times of the year. For this reason, it’s more important than ever for drivers to be prepared for driving in dangerous conditions.  Understanding how to safely navigate your vehicle in treacherous weather is imperative to… read more

Attorney Brian White | February 28, 2023 | Car Accidents

Cars do not typically hit homes. Instead, car crashes usually involve motor vehicles and other stationary objects. However, there are personal injury cases involving a car hitting a house. Unfortunately, people inside the house can sustain injuries in addition to the people in the vehicle. Also, a car hitting a house can cause substantial property… read more