Houston Personal Injury Blog

How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident

Medical bills after a car accident can total hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even if your medical bills are not quite that high, it can still be difficult to pay tens of thousands of dollars for medical treatment. Most people do not have the cash in their bank account to pay medical bills as they… read more

How to Get the Most Money From a Car Accident

Getting the most money from a car accident is nothing to be ashamed of because you deserve just compensation after being injured by another person. You deserve to be compensated for your financial losses, physical injuries, and emotional suffering. However, the insurance company does not agree with you. The other driver’s insurance company does not… read more

The 5 Most Common Types of Car Crashes in Texas

There were 560,952 traffic crashes in Texas during 2019, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Each day, thousands of people are involved in motor vehicle crashes throughout the state. Many of these crashes involve fatalities and traumatic injuries. Sadly, most car crashes can be avoided. The cause of the vast majority of accidents is… read more

Falling Asleep While Driving

There is a great deal of information available about distracted driving and drunk driving. State and federal agencies and other organizations work hard to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving and impaired driving. However, there is an overlooked driving behavior that can be just as dangerous— drowsy and fatigued driving. How Common… read more

The Top 8 Reasons Teens Get Into Car Accidents

Teens look forward to getting a driver’s license. A license can mean more freedom, a part-time job, and hanging out with friends. It is a significant step toward adulthood. At the same time that teens look forward to this step, their parents worry. Much of that worry is for good reason. Car accidents were the… read more

What is Loss of Consortium?

When you sustain a severe injury because of an accident, you may sustain a variety of damages. Damages include the physical injuries caused by the accident. They also include financial losses, as well as pain and suffering.  If your injuries were caused by another party’s wrongdoing or negligent acts, that party could be financially responsible… read more

The 4 Most Important Safety Features For Cars

When shopping for a new car, people look for different things. Some people look for style or fuel economy. Some look for electric cars. Others look for service vehicles like trucks and vans. Safety features are often assumed or overlooked by a car shopper. Newer cars come loaded with some wonderful safety features. These features… read more

9 Things You Should Know About a Free Lawyer Consultation

Most lawyers offer a free consultation to potential clients who are in the process of seeking legal representation. These meetings are mutually beneficial. Lawyers have an opportunity to share information about themselves and win a client’s confidence, and clients have an opportunity to “interview” the lawyer, talk about their situation, and get some initial advice…. read more

How Long Does a Hit-and-Run Investigation Take?

Data published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that more than one hit-and-run accident occurs each minute in the United States. In 2016, we had the highest number of fatalities on U.S. roads from hit-and-run accidents. The record-shattering number of hit-and-run fatalities represented a 60 percent increase since 2009. Hit-and-Run Laws in Texas… read more

10 Important Bicycle Laws in Texas

It is important for bicyclists to know the law. State laws regarding cyclists vary, so it is important to know the laws where you live and ride. Texas has a number of laws concerning bicyclists.  The Texas Transportation Code, Chapters 551 and 545, has a number of sections that pertain to bicycles. Here are 10… read more