Houston Personal Injury Blog
What Do I Have to Prove to Win My Car Accident Lawsuit in Houston?
Brian White | June 27, 2021 | Car Accidents
Texas personal injury laws hold drivers financially accountable when they cause a car crash. Drivers must have minimum amounts of liability insurance to compensate victims when they cause a car accident. Most car accident lawsuits are based on negligence claims. To prove negligence, you must show that: The other party owed you a duty of… read more
Understanding The “Reasonable Person” Standard in Negligence Cases
Brian White | June 26, 2021 | Negligence
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence claims. You must prove each of the elements of a negligence claim to win your case. One of those legal elements involves the “reasonable person” standard, which can be confusing and frustrating for accident victims. What are the Legal Elements of a Negligence Claim? There are four… read more
Do I Need to File a Police Report After a Houston 18-Wheeler Truck Accident
Brian White | June 25, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Texas law requires an immediate report of an accident that involves any of the following: A police officer is under a duty to create a written crash report if there are injuries, a traffic fatality, or if property damage exceeds $1,000. Even if you are fortunate enough not to be injured in the collision, there… read more
Hit and Run Accidents in Texas: What Victims Need to Know
Brian White | June 24, 2021 | Car Accidents
Hit and run accidents can cause debilitating injuries. Sadly, victims of hit-and-run crashes have the burden of dealing with the consequences of the crash. Accident victims often incur substantial financial losses since they cannot hold the hit-and-run driver responsible. Drivers flee from the scene of an accident for many reasons. Common reasons why a driver… read more
A Step By Step Guide: What To Do After a Houston, TX Car Accident
Brian White | June 23, 2021 | Car Accidents
Traffic accidents occur every day in Texas. In 2019, a person was injured every two minutes and three seconds in car accidents. Moreover, a reportable crash occurred every 56 seconds. Unfortunately, a motor vehicle accident can be very disruptive to your life—even if you do not sustain injuries. Dealing with a simple property damage claim… read more
Blind Spot 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents: Why They Happen and How to Avoid Them
Brian White | June 22, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck drivers must meet many qualifications for a commercial driver’s license in Texas. Candidates must pass drug and alcohol tests, meet medical standards, and pass a written and road test. But driving a semi-truck and trailer combination is difficult. Even the most qualified and best-trained drivers can be involved in a truck accident. You… read more
Texas Three-Car Accident: Who Pays?
Brian White | June 17, 2021 | Car Accidents
In the state of Texas, a reportable automobile collision occurs roughly once per minute. When a car accident happens, establishing legal fault is important. This helps to ensure that victims receive the compensation that they are rightfully due. The process of determining legal fault for vehicular collisions that involve two vehicles can be complex. Weather… read more
Common Back Injuries After a Car Accident
Brian White | June 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
Back pain after a car accident is common. The pressure placed on the back and spinal column during a collision can cause strains, sprains, and other soft tissue damage. The wreck can also result in one or more back injuries. Back injuries can occur in all types of car crashes, from rear-end accidents and head-on… read more
Trucking Regulations 2021: Everything You Need to Know
Brian White | June 10, 2021 | Truck Accidents
The U.S. government regulates interstate trucking companies. These regulations keep highways and roads safe for trucks and motorists. The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique situation for the trucking industry. Lockdowns meant that auto traffic was drastically reduced. But lockdowns also brought an increased demand to ship and deliver goods to consumers and medical providers. As… read more
Big Rig Accidents and Driver Training: Is Commercial Truck Training Enough?
Brian White | 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