Houston Personal Injury Blog
Can You Use a Car Seat After an Accident?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 22, 2021 | Car Accidents
Driving with a child requires a high level of care, as well as some extra safety measures. Car safety seats provide excellent protection for children. Specifically, safety seats help to protect toddlers and babies during car accidents. Following a crash, however, many parents wonder if they can continue to use their child’s car seat. Many… read more
Understanding Assumption of Risk in Texas
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 24, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you’re injured, you may be able to pursue compensation by filing a claim to collect from the insurance of a negligent party. However, you don’t always have grounds to file a claim or lawsuit simply because you were injured. Many factors influence whether you can recover compensation. For example, if you were injured while… read more
Should I Call 911 After a Car Accident in Houston?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 12, 2021 | Car Accidents
You can only control your own decisions when driving. You can’t control what others do. It’s entirely possible to be involved in a car accident in Houston as a result of someone else’s carelessness. You can prepare for the possibility of a car crash by familiarizing yourself with the steps to take after a motor… read more
Can You Sue For A Car Accident in Texas If You Are Not Hurt?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 4, 2021 | Car Accidents
Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents and car accident insurance. If you’re involved in a car accident in Texas, you can file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance to recover compensation for losses like medical bills and lost wages. You may also file a lawsuit if the negligent party’s insurer does not… read more
What Are The Odds Of Dying In A Car Crash?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 3, 2021 | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents have the potential to cause serious harm to those involved in them. Unfortunately, many car accidents result in death. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36,560 people were killed in car accidents in the United States in 2018. Based on this and other data, the National Safety Council… read more
Injuries to the C2 Vertebrae: The Hangman’s Fracture
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 17, 2021 | Personal Injury
Cervical fractures are serious accident injuries. The vertebrae (bones) in the neck can fracture or break during a slip and fall accident, car crash, workplace accident, or other personal injuries. In severe cases, a fractured cervical vertebrae can result in a spinal cord injury. What is a Hangman’s Fracture? A hangman’s fracture is a term… read more
These Are the 6 Deadliest Highways in Texas
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
If you ask your friends, family, and neighbors, they may tell you that they live or drive down the deadliest roads in Texas. It may seem that there are traffic accidents each day on your way to work, home, or school. However, some roads in Texas are deadlier than other roads. MoneyGeek analyzed 10,137 fatal… read more
What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 14, 2021 | Negligence
Negligence is the basis of most personal injury cases in Texas. Negligence per se is a form of negligence used in cases involving actions that violate the law. Negligence per se can make it possible for individuals to win a personal injury case when there is little to no direct evidence of fault. Negligence vs…. read more
Experts Explain Why You Might’ve Forgotten How to Drive or Park During the Pandemic
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 1, 2021 | Car Accidents
Could staying at home during the pandemic make you forget how to drive or park your car? According to a survey of United Kingdom drivers, that could be the case. A survey conducted by Hyundai found that twenty percent of the respondents had forgotten some of the key skills needed to operate a motor vehicle. … read more
How Long After a Houston, TX Accident Can I Seek Compensation for My Injuries?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | June 29, 2021 | Car Accidents
The Texas statute of limitations places deadlines on personal injury lawsuits. If you do not file your lawsuit before the deadline, you lose your right to pursue a claim for damages through the court. In most personal injury cases in Texas, the victim has two years from the injury date or accident date to file… read more