Houston Personal Injury Blog
How Texas Statutes Impact Personal Injury Claims
Brian White | September 2, 2020 | Texas Laws
Many people do not realize that laws in every state limit how much time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas is no exception. For people injured in accidents in Houston, Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers offer experience, knowledge, and skill handling injury claims. Brian and his team understand the complexities of… read more
Man and Woman Die After Being Thrown Off SH-99 Overpass in Motorcycle Crash
Brian White | August 31, 2020 | News
According to Harris County sheriff’s deputies, a man and a woman died in a motorcycle crash in northwest Harris County on August 21, 2020. On Friday morning around 1:00, a man and a woman were riding a motorcycle heading east on Grand Parkway at Kuykendahl. The motorcycle struck a guardrail. The man and woman were… read more
Are Electric Cars Helping or Harming the Economy?
Brian White | August 26, 2020 | Auto Accidents
There are more than a million electric cars owned in the United States. People are investing in electric cars because of the money-saving potential in the long-term. Electric cars are also more environmentally friendly compared to conventional vehicles. While there are undeniable economic benefits from using electric cars, there are some potential drawbacks as well,… read more
Unique Workplace Challenges for Healthcare Workers
Brian White | August 25, 2020 | Workers Comp
Common career paths in the healthcare industry include physicians and nurses. Yet, there are hundreds of careers related to the healthcare industry that a person may pursue. Indeed lists 32 of the possible career paths that people may explore. Many of these careers do not involve direct interaction with patients or years of education. Depending… read more
Defense Contractor Lobbying: Why We Build Military Equipment We Don’t Need
Brian White | August 24, 2020 | Maritime Law
Each year, about 40 percent of the federal government’s discretionary spending is used to purchase goods and services. The government contracts with various companies to purchase the goods and services it or the country requires. During the fiscal year 2018, the federal government spent more than $550 billion on contracts. Just under two-thirds of that… read more
Nine Factors that Determine How Much to Expect from a Texas Car Accident Settlement
Brian White | August 23, 2020 | Auto Accidents
An automobile accident is a significant life event, especially if you sustain injuries. An accident, and the aftermath, can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. The recovery from emotional scars can last for some time. Physical healing will depend on the extent of your injuries. You can start your financial recovery by pursuing a settlement… read more
Hit and Run Scooter Accident in Houston Leaves One Dead
Brian White | August 22, 2020 | News
Not one, but two vehicles fled the scene after striking a young male riding a scooter through a Houston intersection. On Sunday morning, around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a crash at the 2600 block of Chimney Rock Road, near where it intersects with Westheimer. Upon arrival, they found a young male deceased at the… read more
Police Whistleblower Protection and the Blue Code of Silence
Brian White | August 21, 2020 | Texas Laws
The death of George Floyd has brought the topics of excessive force and police brutality to the forefront of discussion in our society. However, incidents of police misconduct are nothing new. The incidents have just been covered up by the Blue Wall of Silence and complicit law enforcement agencies. Today, a lot of attention is… read more
The Changing Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College
Brian White | August 20, 2020 | Construction Accidents
Has the “American Dream” changed? For many people born in Generation X, the “Dream” was as going to college, getting married, buying a house, having 2.5 kids, and buying a minivan or SUV. An office worker was traditionally perceived to be professional, educated, and successful. Trade workers, including electricians, plumbers, and construction workers, were perceived… read more
18-Wheeler Crashes and Pins Woman Inside Car Against Wall on Highway 99 in Houston
Brian White | August 19, 2020 | News
Around 7:15 in the morning on August 6, 2020, emergency responders had to cut a woman free from a wrecked car. The truck accident happened on Highway 99 at West Road. An 18-wheeler hit another vehicle and pinned the car against the side of the highway wall. The woman in the vehicle could not get… read more