Houston Personal Injury Blog
What is Causation in a Personal Injury Case?
Brian White | February 6, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you are injured in a Houston accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. For example, if another driver caused a head-on car accident, you could sue the driver for loss of income, medical bills, and other damages. However, before you could recover compensation for your personal injury case, you must prove… read more
Should You Replace Your Car Seat if You Were in An Accident?
Brian White | February 5, 2021 | Car Accidents
Following a moderate or severe crash, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends the replacement of car seats in the event that the safety or stability of the seat was compromised as a result of the accident. There are differing recommendations, however, when it comes to minor crashes. While the NHTSA takes the position… read more
IV Infiltration and Complication Attorneys
Brian White | February 4, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a medical procedure in which fluids are sent into the body through direct insertion into a vein. By direct administration into a vein, IV therapy quickly introduces medication and fluids to the bloodstream. Medical providers use only a syringe to inject fluids in an injection IV therapy. This is a direct… read more
What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?
Brian White | February 2, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you think of yielding the right-of-way, you might think of the traditional conundrum at a controlled intersection. Which car moves through the intersection first after everyone has come to a stop? Yielding the right-of-way is an important traffic concept that all drivers should understand. It does not only apply at controlled intersections but can… read more
Causes and Symptoms of Cephalohematoma
Brian White | January 30, 2021 | Birth Injuries
Cephalohematoma is a birth injury that affects up to 2.5 percent of all live births. Even though a cephalohematoma is not life-threatening in most cases, there is the possibility of complications that could result in permanent impairments or life-threatening conditions. Knowing the risks and symptoms associated with cephalohematoma can help parents protect their baby. What… read more
Links in the Chain of Causation
Brian White | January 29, 2021 | Personal Injury
For any number of reasons, many people believe that recovering compensation after an accident with injury is a quick and easy process. Although an injured victim may be entitled to compensation under the law, they still have the burden of proving their injuries. Perhaps even more importantly, an injured person, called the plaintiff, has to… read more
Handling a Texas Car Accident Claim with State Farm
Brian White | January 28, 2021 | Car Accidents
State Farm is the largest auto insurer in the U.S. Across America, State Farm writes about 17% of all auto insurance policies. State Farm is also the largest auto insurer in Texas. Aside from USAA’s policies for active military and veterans, State Farm offers the cheapest premiums among the major insurers in Texas. State Farm… read more
Admissibility of Police Officer’s Opinions in a Crash Report in Houston
Brian White | January 25, 2021 | Traffic Accidents
It can be confusing and frustrating when a crash report states that the other driver caused the car accident, but the insurance company disputes liability for an insurance claim. If the police officer who responded to the accident said the other driver was at fault for causing the crash, isn’t that enough evidence? Not always…. read more
Rear-End Collisions: Causation, Physics & Injuries
Brian White | January 18, 2021 | Car Accidents
Data compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that rear-end collisions consistently make up about 30% of crashes on America’s roads. This makes them the most common form of car accidents. Rear-end collisions also result in about 30% of the injuries caused by car crashes. Significant portions of these injuries are neck… read more
Blunt Force Head Trauma Cause and Effect
Brian White | January 17, 2021 | Personal Injury
Blunt force head trauma is one of three types of injuries that can lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Almost any kind of accident can cause blunt force head trauma. Whether your head hits your side door during a car accident or strikes the floor after a slip-and-fall accident, the blunt force can bruise… read more