Houston Personal Injury Blog

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

Father in Houston Charged With Murder in Crash That Killed His 5-Year-Old Daughter

Sadly, news reports state that a five-year-old was killed in a DWI accident in Houston. A four-year-old was severely injured in the accident. According to the news report, the accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. The children, both girls, were being driven by their father. Police officers stated that the man drove directly into a traffic… read more

If Airbags Did Not Deploy in a Car Accident, is the Car Company Liable?

Car accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. Each year, thousands of people are permanently disabled or severely injured in motor vehicle accidents. Because a car crash can be devastating to the occupants of the vehicles, car manufacturers have worked for decades to develop safety features to reduce the risk of car accident injuries. Airbags… read more

Houston Continues to Re-open Despite Largest Single-Day Spike in Covid Cases

As the United States approaches the summer and, for some, three months of shelter-in-place, states are discussing the best way to re-open the economy. Each state, county, and city has put together guidelines on how to avoid another Covid-19 outbreak, but most agree that there should be a steady decrease or leveling-off of new cases… read more

How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Houston

Car accident reports are an essential piece of evidence used in car accident cases. The easiest way to report a car accident in Houston is to call 911. Provide your location to the operator and request police and ambulance services. What Information do I Need to Get a Copy of the Accident Report? Obtaining a… read more

How Safe Are Motor Scooters in Houston?

As in many other parts of the country, motor scooters have become increasingly popular in the urban areas of Texas. The small vehicles would seem to be ideal for zipping through big city traffic. Houston might seem like an ideal place for motor scooters because of a climate that would make using them enjoyable year-round…. read more

Texas Bar Moves Forward with July Exams

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of all Americans. We have had to learn a new “normal” for many things in our daily lives. Children have transitioned to e-learning while many adults have transitioned their kitchen tables into remote offices. The country is reopening slowly, but it could be several more months before everything… read more