Houston Personal Injury Blog
Are Theme Park “Fright Nights” Safe?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 14, 2025 | Personal Injury
Are you looking forward to visiting one of Texas’s many theme parks during a long-awaited fright night? While a spooky night at your favorite theme park can be fun and memorable, it can also end in disaster. From trip hazards in dark mazes to eye injuries caused by poorly positioned special effects, fright nights can… read more
How Do Learner’s Permits Work?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 10, 2025 | Car Accidents
In Texas, a learner’s permit—also known as a learner license—is the first step in the state’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. It allows teens as young as 15 years old to begin learning to drive under supervision. With a learner’s permit, the driver may only operate a vehicle while accompanied by a licensed adult who… read more
Insurance Requirements for Interstate Motor Carriers and the MCS-90 Endorsement
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 9, 2025 | Texas Laws
Texas is home to some of the busiest highways in the United States, with thousands of commercial trucks transporting goods across state lines every day. Because these large vehicles pose unique risks on the road, both federal and state authorities require strict insurance coverage for interstate motor carriers. If you operate a trucking business in… read more
What Happens if I Get Injured at Minute Maid/Daikin Park in Houston, TX?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 26, 2025 | Personal Injury
Daikin Park, formerly known as Minute Maid Park, is home to the Houston Astros. Each year, the park welcomes over three million visitors. While visiting the park can be an exciting and memorable trip, the crowded environment can also create the perfect storm for injuries. With such large crowds, slips and falls, trips, or other… read more
How Many Car Accidents Occur Each Hour, Day, and Year in the U.S.?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 24, 2025 | Car Accidents
Traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of emergency room visits and death in the United States. While the raw numbers are alarming, breaking them down by time can help people better understand the frequency of crashes and the risk they face as road users. Here’s a closer look at how many car accidents… read more
How Hard Is It To Win A Car Accident Lawsuit?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 22, 2025 | Car Accidents
When someone else crashes into you, you expect that person to compensate you for your losses. However, if that other person does not believe they are responsible, or if they do not have the financial resources to pay your claim, they might challenge it. If so, the burden falls on you to prove your case… read more
How Much Do Trucks Weigh?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 18, 2025 | Truck Accidents
Most small cars can weigh more than a ton. Given the fact that an 18-wheeler dwarfs cars, vans, and SUVs, you might wonder: How much does a truck weigh? Truck weight can vary considerably, and it’s regulated more tightly than many people realize. Take a closer look at how much trucks can weigh and why… read more
What Causes a Bridge Collapse?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 16, 2025 | Personal Injury
Bridges connect communities across Houston and throughout Texas, but when one fails, the results can be catastrophic. A bridge collapse can happen suddenly, leaving drivers, passengers, and pedestrians facing life-threatening injuries or even death. These accidents are rare but devastating, raising important questions about what went wrong and who should be held accountable. While some… read more
The Physical Nature of Offshore Oil Rig Jobs
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 14, 2025 | Oil Rig Accidents
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), there were 203 injuries on offshore rigs belonging to U.S. companies in 2023 alone. As jarring as such statistics may be, they omit incidents that happen on foreign-owned vessels, which means the total number of oil rig injuries is likely even higher…. read more
Is It Legal to Drive a Truck Without a Truck Bed in Texas?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 12, 2025 | Texas Laws
You’ve probably seen it before—a pickup truck cruising down a Texas highway with the bed removed, exposing the frame, fuel tank, or taillight wiring. Whether it’s part of a project build or just awaiting repairs, it raises the question: Is it legal to drive a truck without a bed in Texas? As of 2025, Texas… read more