Houston Personal Injury Blog

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 7, 2021 | Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents cause thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths each year. Texas consistently has the highest number of large truck accident fatalities in the country. In 2018, 658 large trucks were involved in accidents in Texas, with 664 deaths. Because commercial trucks continue to be involved in a large number of traffic accidents each… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 4, 2021 | Car Accidents

The fatality rate for Texas roadways and the number of traffic deaths in Texas in 2019 decreased from the prior year. In 2019, 3,610 people died in motor vehicle accidents in Texas, a decrease from 3,652 deaths in 2018. The fatality rate was 2.33 percent lower in 2019 at 1.26 deaths per hundred million miles… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 2, 2021 | Car Accidents

Do you know what to do after a car accident in Houston? Are you familiar with insurance laws and personal injury laws in Texas? Do you know how much your personal injury claim is worth? Most people would answer no to these questions. However, if you are injured in a car crash, you need to… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 27, 2021 | Car Accidents

According to the Houston Police Department, accident reports require five to eight days to process before they are available to the public. After that time, car accident reports are handled by the Records Division.  It is important to note that five to eight-day turnaround time is an estimate of the processing time. Some car accident… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 26, 2021 | Car Accidents

There are many online sources that rank cars for their safety. US News is one of the many resources where you can review the safest cars for 2021. Car & Driver and Motor Trend also compile lists of the safest cars. The list of safest cars for 2021 as reported by US News is: 1. … read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 21, 2021 | Car Accidents

According to the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), backup accidents result in approximately 300 deaths and 18,000 injuries each year. A motor vehicle has a substantial blind spot at the rear of the vehicle. A small vehicle can have as much as a 12-foot blind spot at the rear of the car. An average… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 6, 2021 | Motorcycle Accidents

For a dedicated motorcyclist, a motorcycle is always going to be worth the cost. Riding a motorcycle is more than just enjoying the open road. Many riders own a motorcycle because they are fuel-efficient and can be less costly to maintain than an automobile.  However, there are numerous costs that come with riding a motorcycle…. read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 4, 2021 | Texas Laws

Riding a motorcycle is thrilling. For a child, riding a motorcycle may be one of the most exciting privileges they experience. However, several Texas laws restrict minors from riding a motorcycle. Riders need to be aware of the Texas laws for minors as passengers on motorcycles. If you break these laws, you could face fines… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 6, 2021 | Birth Injuries

Babies cry for a variety of reasons. Even though there is nothing abnormal about a baby crying, many parents worry that their newborn is in pain or something is wrong when they cry a lot. The fact is that a newborn does not have any way to communicate except through crying. Newborns cry when they… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 1, 2021 | Court

The Trump Administration took great pride in filling vacant federal judge positions. However, some of the former President’s appointments were surrounded by controversy. Some appointees faced past scandals and allegations of wrongdoing. Other appointees lacked experience and were not recommended by the American Bar Association.  Should we be worried about inexperienced judges being appointed to… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 31, 2021 | Truck Accidents

Semi-trucks are common on Texas roads. We share the roads with these massive vehicles every day as they transport goods throughout the United States. When you are following an 18-wheel truck, do you ever wonder how much it weighs? Semi-Truck Weight – Loaded vs. Unloaded On average, a semi-truck weighs about 30,000 to 35,000 pounds… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 30, 2021 | Workers Comp

Texas does not require employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. But for those that do, the workers’ comp carrier can provide compensation to injured employees. The compensation paid for a workers’ comp claim covers medical costs and provides temporary income replacement. For workers whose workplace injuries have caused permanent disabilities, workers’ comp insurance will also… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 23, 2021 | Product Defects

DISCLAIMER: The content on this page/blog post is meant for general informational purposes only. Information found on the page does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Thousands of United States veterans are suing 3M Company because of injuries caused by defective combat earplugs. The lawsuits allege that men and… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 19, 2021 | Car Accidents

Pain in the back and neck represents one of the most common complaints after a car accident. This pain may range from general soreness to intense, debilitating pain. Pain may appear immediately after the crash. It may also manifest after a delay or increase in intensity over time. It may not remain isolated to the… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 3, 2021 | News

It’s easier than ever to get the help you need after an unexpected accident in Houston, TX. Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers, now has offices in three convenient Houston city locations. Our primary location is in the Greenway/Upper Kirby Area, southwest of Houston. This area falls inside The Loop, also known as Loop 610… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 26, 2021 | Car Accidents

Progressive is the second-largest insurer in Texas. With 13.35% of the Texas auto insurance market, it trails the state’s top insurer, State Farm, by only 0.08%. Progressive also earns some of the lowest customer ratings for claims handling, according to J.D. Power. Its customer satisfaction ratings are far below the industry average. They have the… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 25, 2021 | Car Accidents

Fred Loya is one of five brands that fall under the Loya Insurance Group. The other brands include Young America Insurance, Loya Insurance, Rodney D. Young Insurance, and National Insurance. Together, these brands put Loya Insurance Group among the 20 largest Latino-owned businesses in the U.S. When compared to the national brands, such as GEICO… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 24, 2021 | Car Accidents

Handling a car accident claim with ACCC Insurance Company has become very complicated. ACCC did not have enough funds to keep operating and entered into receivership in December of 2020. The special receiver will oversee the liquidation of the company. Ever since ACCC went into receivership, claims under ACCC’s policies have become difficult to navigate…. read more