Should I Cash the Check My Insurance Company Sent Me?
Attorney Brian White | September 12, 2020 | Personal Injury
It can be very exciting when you get a check from your insurance company in the mail. Your initial reaction will no doubt be to cash or deposit the check and put the entire ordeal in the win column. You hear people complaining about insurance companies all the time, right? But in your case, it… read more
Worker Killed in Houston Tunnel Accident
Attorney Brian White | September 10, 2020 | News
The Houston Fire Department confirmed that a worker died in an accident in northeast Harris County. The worker died at a construction site while working in a tunnel. The accident occurred in the area of the Northeast Water Purification Plant near Timber Forest Drive and Water Works Way. No other details were available about the… read more
Can You Sue if Your Tattoo Gets Infected?
Attorney Brian White | September 7, 2020 | Personal Injury
Pain, swelling, and redness are all natural parts of the healing process for tattoos, and infections are not uncommon. However, if your tattoo becomes severely infected, you may be entitled to damages for the pain and complications you endure. Whether or not you can sue for a tattoo infection depends on which party is at… read more
How Texas Statutes Impact Personal Injury Claims
Attorney Brian White | September 2, 2020 | Texas Laws
Many people do not realize that laws in every state limit how much time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas is no exception. For people injured in accidents in Houston, Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers offer experience, knowledge, and skill handling injury claims. Brian and his team understand the complexities of… read more
Man and Woman Die After Being Thrown Off SH-99 Overpass in Motorcycle Crash
Attorney Brian White | August 31, 2020 | News
According to Harris County sheriff’s deputies, a man and a woman died in a motorcycle crash in northwest Harris County on August 21, 2020. On Friday morning, around 1:00, a man and a woman were riding a motorcycle heading east on Grand Parkway at Kuykendahl. The motorcycle struck a guardrail. The man and woman were… read more
Are Electric Cars Helping or Harming the Economy?
Attorney Brian White | August 26, 2020 | Auto Accidents
There are more than a million electric cars owned in the United States. People are investing in electric cars because of the money-saving potential in the long-term. Electric cars are also more environmentally friendly compared to conventional vehicles. While there are undeniable economic benefits from using electric cars, there are some potential drawbacks as well,… read more
Unique Workplace Challenges for Healthcare Workers
Attorney Brian White | August 25, 2020 | Workers Comp
Common career paths in the healthcare industry include physicians and nurses. Yet, there are hundreds of careers related to the healthcare industry that a person may pursue. Indeed lists 32 of the possible career paths that people may explore. Many of these careers do not involve direct interaction with patients or years of education. Depending… read more
Defense Contractor Lobbying: Why We Build Military Equipment We Don’t Need
Attorney Brian White | August 24, 2020 | Maritime Law
Each year, about 40 percent of the federal government’s discretionary spending is used to purchase goods and services. The government contracts with various companies to purchase the goods and services it or the country requires. During the fiscal year 2018, the federal government spent more than $550 billion on contracts. Just under two-thirds of that… read more
Nine Factors that Determine How Much to Expect from a Texas Car Accident Settlement
Attorney Brian White | August 23, 2020 | Auto Accidents
An automobile accident is a significant life event, especially if you sustain injuries. An accident, and the aftermath, can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. The recovery from emotional scars can last for some time. Physical healing will depend on the extent of your injuries. You can start your financial recovery by pursuing a settlement… read more
Hit and Run Scooter Accident in Houston Leaves One Dead
Attorney Brian White | August 22, 2020 | News
Not one, but two vehicles fled the scene after striking a young male riding a scooter through a Houston intersection. On Sunday morning, around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a crash at the 2600 block of Chimney Rock Road, near where it intersects with Westheimer. Upon arrival, they found a young male deceased at the… read more
Police Whistleblower Protection and the Blue Code of Silence
Attorney Brian White | August 21, 2020 | Texas Laws
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle Civil Rights – Police Brutality cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The death of George Floyd has brought the topics of excessive force and police brutality to the… read more
The Changing Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College
Attorney Brian White | August 20, 2020 | Construction Accidents
Has the “American Dream” changed? For many people born in Generation X, the “Dream” was as going to college, getting married, buying a house, having 2.5 kids, and buying a minivan or SUV. An office worker was traditionally perceived to be professional, educated, and successful. Trade workers, including electricians, plumbers, and construction workers, were perceived… read more
18-Wheeler Crashes and Pins Woman Inside Car Against Wall on Highway 99 in Houston
Attorney Brian White | August 19, 2020 | News
Around 7:15 in the morning on August 6, 2020, emergency responders had to cut a woman free from a wrecked car. The truck accident happened on Highway 99 at West Road. An 18-wheeler hit another vehicle and pinned the car against the side of the highway wall. The woman in the vehicle could not get… read more
Texas Uber Driver Killed In Crash With Police-Involved in High-Speed Chase
Attorney Brian White | August 18, 2020 | News
A high-speed police chase on the Katy Freeway in Houston led to the death of an Uber driver and a teenager charged with felony murder. It began when a deputy noticed a woman and a man arguing in a parking lot near Fry Road about 1:30 in the morning on August 2, 2020. The two… read more
Vehicle Flies Off Houston Freeway, Killing Passenger And Critically Injuring Driver
Attorney Brian White | August 17, 2020 | News
A tragic car accident on a Houston freeway leaves one person in critical injury and another person dead. The traffic accident occurred early in the morning on August 1, 2020, around 2:30 in the morning. A Dodge Charger was speeding along I-45 when the driver tried to exit off the freeway at 288 South. The… read more
7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney Brian White | August 14, 2020 | Personal Injury
Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney can be one of the best things you can do after being injured in an accident. Even if the accident seems straightforward and relatively minor, a skilled personal injury lawyer may be able to obtain financial compensation from a number of sources. However, not hiring the right personal injury… read more
Cross-Examination
Attorney Brian White | August 10, 2020 | Auto Accidents
A common tactic used by many defendants in motor vehicle accident cases is blaming the victim for the cause of the accident. The defendant creates a story that paints the defendant as being the innocent party. Even if the defendant can shift some of the blame to the victim, the defendant can avoid some liability… read more
Houston Man Among 3 Dead, 9 Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Texas Hill Country
Attorney Brian White | August 5, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
In a tragic motorcycle accident on July 18, 2020, three members of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club lost their lives. The crash occurred in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville. The three members who died were Jerry Wayne Harbour, Joseph Paglia, and Michael White. The crash occurred while some of the members… read more