Houston Personal Injury Blog
What is the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?
Brian White | October 19, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
One thing that has become very common when you go to a medical facility to receive treatment is signing a consent form. This form is designed to affirm that you are giving the doctor and other healthcare professionals who work there permission to treat you for the injury or sickness you are dealing with. By… read more
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
Brian White | October 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
How do you place a value on the pain and suffering caused by a negligent driver or a medical error? Is there enough money to compensate an accident victim for the suffering caused by an injury that was not the victim’s fault? The answer is no, but a monetary award is the only way the… read more
Are Lottery Winners Required to Reveal Their Identities in Texas?
Brian White | October 14, 2020 | Texas Laws
Just about everyone has dreamed of winning the lottery. Some would quit their jobs and never work another day in their life while others say they would give the money away. The truth, however, is that for many lottery winners, the publicity and fortune can end up feeling more like a curse than a blessing…. read more
Types of Car Accident Injuries
Brian White | October 13, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Millions of people are injured in car accidents each year in the United States. During 2019, 15,843 people sustained serious injuries in Texas car crashes. There were 166,628 possible injuries in car accidents that year, and over 93,000 unknown injuries. Car accident injuries vary greatly. Some individuals walk away from a motor vehicle accident with… read more
Child Seats and Child Restraints Save Lives
Brian White | October 5, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Car accidents are all too common across the state of Texas. The risk of severe injuries and death is less when a child rides in a safety seat. Unfortunately, children are injured and killed because parents or caregivers do not follow the recommendations for child safety seats and seat belts. The AAP (American Academy of… read more
Facts About Road Rash
Brian White | September 30, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Road rash is a physical injury that is all too familiar to those who ride motorcycles. The injury is not exclusive to motorcycles, as it can affect bicyclists and even those in other motor vehicles which are ejected during a crash. The term road rash is used to describe injuries that occur when skin slides… read more
What Happens If Your Insurance Claim is Denied?
Brian White | September 22, 2020 | Auto Accidents
One of the most disappointing things that can happen after a car accident is having your claim denied by an insurance company. What could make the experience even more frustrating is how diligently you worked to follow the “rules” by filing a police report, gathering supporting documentation, and submitting your evidence promptly. Even if you… read more
Teen Driving Laws in Texas—What Every Teen and Parent Needs to Know
Brian White | September 16, 2020 | Texas Laws
Texas operates on a graduated driving system for underage drivers, allowing restricted driving privileges that eventually lead to an unrestricted license. Texas has a graduated system to reduce the number of accidents caused by inexperienced teen drivers. For a teen, getting a driver’s license is a right of passage that brings excitement, but for parents,… read more
Person in Wheelchair Struck, Killed While Crossing Holmes Road in Houston
Brian White | September 15, 2020 | News
Just before 6:00 a.m., a person in a wheelchair crossing a street in southeast Houston died after being struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred on Holmes Road near Scott Street. According to Houston Police, the area is not well-lit. The driver of the vehicle remained at the accident scene. The police said that it… read more
Interstate Trucking Carrier’s Safety Representative Dishonestly Denying Liability
Brian White | September 14, 2020 | Truck Accidents
This is a deposition of the Safety Director and Corporate Representative of an Interstate Carrier subject to DOT regulations. This individual is responsible for conducting an honest investigation into the cause of collisions involving company vehicles in order to prevent re-occurrence. In this case, the company truck ran a stop sign and caused a collision. You… read more