Attorney Brian White | February 23, 2021 | Personal Injury
After you suffer injuries in an accident, you will likely have to deal with the insurer for the person or business that caused your injury. Insurance claims can usually be resolved faster than a lawsuit can. An insurance settlement after a car accident, medical error, or slip and fall accident can put money in your… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 17, 2021 | Slip and Fall
When it comes to slip and fall or trip and fall accidents, a case can come down to the nitpicky details. This makes it difficult to guarantee an award will be given to a plaintiff through a trial. Additionally, if the estimated reward from the case isn’t large enough to cover the cost of legal… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 16, 2021 | Personal Injury
Settlement demand letters are used in most personal injury cases to begin settlement negotiations. These letters are generally drafted by the accident victim or the attorney for the accident victim and sent to the at-fault party’s insurance provider. The insurance company reviews the settlement demand letter and issues a response. Things You Should Know About Settlement Demand… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you have been involved in a car accident, you will probably spend plenty of time dealing with insurance companies. There’s a good chance an insurance adjuster will call you to ask for a recorded statement regarding the accident. Although this may sound like a reasonable request, you should be very careful about agreeing to… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 9, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you have been involved in a car crash, your vehicle may need to be repaired or replaced. Unfortunately, getting a rental car after an accident can be confusing and overly complicated. Dealing with uncooperative insurance providers can leave claimants feeling completely hopeless and frustrated. If you are having trouble getting a rental car following… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 6, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you are injured in a Houston accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. For example, if another driver caused a head-on car accident, you could sue the driver for loss of income, medical bills, and other damages. However, before you could recover compensation for your personal injury case, you must prove… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 5, 2021 | Car Accidents
Following a moderate or severe crash, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends the replacement of car seats in the event that the safety or stability of the seat was compromised as a result of the accident. There are differing recommendations, however, when it comes to minor crashes. While the NHTSA takes the position… read more
Attorney Brian White | February 2, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you think of yielding the right-of-way, you might think of the traditional conundrum at a controlled intersection. Which car moves through the intersection first after everyone has come to a stop? Yielding the right-of-way is an important traffic concept that all drivers should understand. It does not only apply at controlled intersections but can… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 30, 2021 | Birth Injuries
Cephalohematoma is a birth injury that affects up to 2.5 percent of all live births. Even though a cephalohematoma is not life-threatening in most cases, there is the possibility of complications that could result in permanent impairments or life-threatening conditions. Knowing the risks and symptoms associated with cephalohematoma can help parents protect their baby. What… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 29, 2021 | Personal Injury
For any number of reasons, many people believe that recovering compensation after an accident with injury is a quick and easy process. Although an injured victim may be entitled to compensation under the law, they still have the burden of proving their injuries. Perhaps even more importantly, an injured person, called the plaintiff, has to… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 28, 2021 | Car Accidents
State Farm is the largest auto insurer in the U.S. Across America, State Farm writes about 17% of all auto insurance policies. State Farm is also the largest auto insurer in Texas. Aside from USAA’s policies for active military and veterans, State Farm offers the cheapest premiums among the major insurers in Texas. State Farm… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 25, 2021 | Traffic Accidents
It can be confusing and frustrating when a crash report states that the other driver caused the car accident, but the insurance company disputes liability for an insurance claim. If the police officer who responded to the accident said the other driver was at fault for causing the crash, isn’t that enough evidence? Not always…. read more
Attorney Brian White | January 18, 2021 | Car Accidents
Data compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that rear-end collisions consistently make up about 30% of crashes on America’s roads. This makes them the most common form of car accidents. Rear-end collisions also result in about 30% of the injuries caused by car crashes. Significant portions of these injuries are neck… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 17, 2021 | Personal Injury
Blunt force head trauma is one of three types of injuries that can lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Almost any kind of accident can cause blunt force head trauma. Whether your head hits your side door during a car accident or strikes the floor after a slip-and-fall accident, the blunt force can bruise… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 12, 2021 | Personal Injury
Lawyers almost always charge for their services, but the cost could be less than you might expect. Learn more about how much it costs to work with a lawyer and how contingency fees – which are the primary structure in personal injury cases – work. How Much Can an Attorney Charge? Lawyers cannot charge clients… read more
Attorney Brian White | December 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
Auto accidents are always frightening and potentially dangerous. The hazards are even more pronounced for expectant mothers who have been involved in car accidents. Not only do they run the risk of injury for themselves, but their growing baby also faces risks from the collision. Some recent studies have found that pregnant drivers are nearly… read more
Attorney Brian White | December 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Herniated cervical disc injuries are common in car accidents. It is important to understand that herniated discs are different from soft tissue injuries – though they may come with soft tissue injuries as well. They are more serious, more complex, and often, more difficult to treat. Discs: Location and Function Our spines are composed of… read more
Attorney Brian White | December 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Every year, more than one million rear-end car accidents occur in the United States. In those car accidents, thousands of drivers and passengers are injured and killed. A significant percentage of those rear-end accidents are the result of tailgating, or, driving too close to the car in front of you. Most states, including Texas, have… read more