Houston Personal Injury Blog
The Challenges of Slip and Fall Cases
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | February 17, 2021 | Slip and Fall
When it comes to slip and fall or trip and fall accidents, a case can come down to the nitpicky details. This makes it difficult to guarantee an award will be given to a plaintiff through a trial. Additionally, if the estimated reward from the case isn’t large enough to cover the cost of legal… read more
How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | February 16, 2021 | Personal Injury
Settlement demand letters are used in most personal injury cases to begin settlement negotiations. These letters are generally drafted by the accident victim or the attorney for the accident victim and sent to the at-fault party’s insurance provider. The insurance company reviews the settlement demand letter and issues a response. Things You Should Know About Settlement Demand… read more
Should I Give a Recorded Statement To an Adjuster?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | February 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you have been involved in a car accident, you will probably spend plenty of time dealing with insurance companies. There’s a good chance an insurance adjuster will call you to ask for a recorded statement regarding the accident. Although this may sound like a reasonable request, you should be very careful about agreeing to… read more
How Do I Get a Rental Car After a Crash and How Long Can I Use It?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | February 9, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you have been involved in a car crash, your vehicle may need to be repaired or replaced. Unfortunately, getting a rental car after an accident can be confusing and overly complicated. Dealing with uncooperative insurance providers can leave claimants feeling completely hopeless and frustrated. If you are having trouble getting a rental car following… read more
What is Causation in a Personal Injury Case?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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