Houston Personal Injury Blog

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | 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

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | August 2, 2020 | Auto Accidents

In a tragic accident on July 18, 2020, Houston-area pastor John Powell was struck and killed by a semi-truck as he tried to help another victim of a traffic crash. The accident happened at about 11:30 Saturday evening. A Dodge Charger and a Chevy truck pulling a trailer were involved in an accident on U.S…. read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 28, 2020 | News

The Community Impact Newspaper for Katy has been tracking the COVID-19 cases reported in Katy. The City of Katy includes areas of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties in Texas. Katy is located just west of Houston. According to reporting from the Community Impact Newspaper, the COVID-19 cases in the Katy area were increasing by… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 27, 2020 | News

Houston police said that a man who was fleeing from a hit-and-run crash died when he caused another crash. According to the police, the driver of a U-Haul truck collided with another truck in the 7100 block of Bissonnet Street in southwest Houston. The driver of the U-Haul was killed, and the driver of the… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 26, 2020 | Brain Injury

Brain injuries are some of the most common types of injuries sustained by accident victims. From mild concussions to traumatic brain injury, brain injuries can cause numerous side effects and long-term impairments. Examples of causes of brain injury include, but are not limited to: There are many more ways that a person can suffer a… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 25, 2020 | Car Accidents

The City of Houston wants to lower the number of deaths on city streets, according to reporting by Fox26 Houston. In a statement by David Fields of Vision Zero Houston, approximately two deaths are reported on city streets every three days. That is over 200 deaths each year. The purpose of Vision Zero Houston is… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 23, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents

Houston was one of the nine cities with the highest number of motorcycle fatalities in 2019. Last year, 412 motorcyclists lost their lives on Texas roads. Another 1,800 riders were seriously injured in motorcycle accidents.  Encouraging Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles July 2020 is the month for the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual “Share… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 22, 2020 | Auto Accidents

A tragic car accident near Hardy Toll Road on I-45 claimed the lives of two children. The crash occurred in the 23400 block of the North Freeway. The children, who were 11 and 13 years of age, were flown by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann hospital, where they died. Three adults were injured in the… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 15, 2020 | News

The story of a Houston man injured in an accident caused by a METRO bus is tragic. Matthew Leger woke up in the hospital not knowing what had happened to him. He had been hit by a METRO bus and sustained severe injuries. Mr. Leger spent three weeks in the hospital after the accident. METRO… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | July 8, 2020 | Brain Injury

Your brain stem is located at the top of the spinal cord. An injury to the brain stem can affect multiple body functions, including motor and sensory functions. Depending on the severity of the injury, a person could sustain debilitating impairments from a brain stem injury. What are the Effects of A Brain Stem Injury?… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 25, 2020 | Personal Injury

The fact is that the average salary for lawyers in American depends on many factors. A critical factor in determining annual salary is the attorney’s geographical location. Attorneys earn an average of $94,446 per year, according to Indeed. However, that is just one source. The American Bar Association (ABA) states that attorneys earn an average… read more

valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 18, 2020 | News

Sadly, news reports state that a five-year-old was killed in a DWI accident in Houston. A four-year-old was severely injured in the accident. According to the news report, the accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. The children, both girls, were being driven by their father. Police officers stated that the man drove directly into a traffic… read more