Houston Personal Injury Blog

Covid 19 Business Interruption Insurance in Texas

Because of Covid-19, the entire world has been affected by an unprecedented event. As a result, we’ve seen domestic and international travel severely limited, trade diminished, schools closed, beaches deserted, businesses shut down, and unemployment rising to levels not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In the U.S., businesses have been forced to… read more

Katy-area COVID-19 Cases Increase Day-over-day By 139, per July 8 Data

The Community Impact Newspaper for Katy has been tracking the COVID-19 cases reported in Katy. The City of Katy includes areas of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties in Texas. Katy is located just west of Houston. According to reporting from the Community Impact Newspaper, the COVID-19 cases in the Katy area were increasing by… read more

Man Driving U-haul Dies in Crash After Speeding Away From Hit-and-run in SW Houston

Houston police said that a man who was fleeing from a hit-and-run crash died when he caused another crash. According to the police, the driver of a U-Haul truck collided with another truck in the 7100 block of Bissonnet Street in southwest Houston. The driver of the U-Haul was killed, and the driver of the… read more

What is a Coup Contrecoup Brain Injury?

Brain injuries are some of the most common types of injuries sustained by accident victims. From mild concussions to traumatic brain injury, brain injuries can cause numerous side effects and long-term impairments. Examples of causes of brain injury include, but are not limited to: There are many more ways that a person can suffer a… read more

City Seeks Input About Dangerous Intersections in Houston

The City of Houston wants to lower the number of deaths on city streets, according to reporting by Fox26 Houston. In a statement by David Fields of Vision Zero Houston, approximately two deaths are reported on city streets every three days. That is over 200 deaths each year. The purpose of Vision Zero Houston is… read more

Houston Among Deadliest Cities for Motorcycles

Houston was one of the nine cities with the highest number of motorcycle fatalities in 2019. Last year, 412 motorcyclists lost their lives on Texas roads. Another 1,800 riders were seriously injured in motorcycle accidents.  Encouraging Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles July 2020 is the month for the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual “Share… read more

2 Children Dead, 3 Others Injured After 2-Vehicle Crash on I-45 in Houston, TX

A tragic car accident near Hardy Toll Road on I-45 claimed the lives of two children. The crash occurred in the 23400 block of the North Freeway. The children, who were 11 and 13 years of age, were flown by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann hospital, where they died. Three adults were injured in the… read more

Houston METRO Bus Crash Victim Has to Pay For Treatment Despite Being Innocent

The story of a Houston man injured in an accident caused by a METRO bus is tragic. Matthew Leger woke up in the hospital not knowing what had happened to him. He had been hit by a METRO bus and sustained severe injuries. Mr. Leger spent three weeks in the hospital after the accident. METRO… read more

What Are the Causes and Effects of Brain-Stem Injuries?

Your brain stem is located at the top of the spinal cord. An injury to the brain stem can affect multiple body functions, including motor and sensory functions. Depending on the severity of the injury, a person could sustain debilitating impairments from a brain stem injury. What are the Effects of A Brain Stem Injury?… read more

What are the Highest-Paid Types of Lawyers?

The fact is that the average salary for lawyers in American depends on many factors. A critical factor in determining annual salary is the attorney’s geographical location. Attorneys earn an average of $94,446 per year, according to Indeed. However, that is just one source. The American Bar Association (ABA) states that attorneys earn an average… read more