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Brian White | January 25, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accident
Every year, millions of Americans make a New Year’s Resolution to get into shape. Most gyms see a massive influx of new members during the early months of each year, while the streets of Houston see more bicyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. Despite the fact that many people are trying to get in better shape, they… read more
Brian White | January 22, 2019 | safety, Slip and Fall
Many Americans live in communities governed by Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs). Most HOAs have guidelines that all residents of the community must follow pertaining to house paint colors, driveways, sidewalks, tree trimming, gardening, and property maintenance. For example, an HOA may require all residents to repave their driveways every few years. Some HOAs offer landscaping and… read more
Brian White | January 3, 2019 | Recalls
Many food recalls occurred in Texas during December of 2018, and all Texas residents should be wary of any affected products they may have purchased before retailers removed these products from store shelves. Most product manufacturers will offer refunds, rebates, or other forms of compensation for products affected by a recall, so pay close attention… read more
Brian White | January 17, 2019 | Non-Subscriber Workers Compensation
Unlike most other states, Texas law does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, most employers still opt to carry it to limit their potential liability for on-the-job accidents and injuries. If an employee suffers an injury while working for an employer who carries workers’ compensation insurance, the amount of compensation the employee… read more
Brian White | January 14, 2019 | News
The Houston area sees some of the most severe traffic congestion in all of Texas, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced changes to the I-69 and 610 West Loop to alleviate some of this congestion. Drivers in Harris County should know about the coming changes so they can prepare to adjust their… read more
Brian White | January 10, 2019 | Product Defects
Some of the most popular gifts for the holiday season of 2018 were electric skateboards – devices that allow skating without needing to push as much as with a standard skateboard. While these devices can be fun, they, unfortunately, display some of the same issues as the electric hoverboards that became popular in recent years:… read more
Brian White | January 1, 2019 | Texas Laws
Several new laws go into effect in Texas in 2019, and all Texas residents should be aware of these changes. The demographics and social climate of Texas are also changing rapidly, and many analysts predict a population boom in the coming years that will affect many areas of life in the Houston area and throughout… read more
Brian White | January 7, 2019 | Insurance Bad Faith
Purchasing an insurance policy is essentially buying a promise that the insurer will pay for damages in a covered event. The terms of an insurance policy dictate which events qualify for coverage and the insurer’s coverage obligation. Most insurance policies also include various disclaimers and other special clauses that may complicate an insurance claim, but… read more
Brian White | January 3, 2019 | Auto Accidents
Hiring an attorney after any type of car accident is a good idea, regardless of who was at fault. It may be difficult to prove fault in some accidents when both parties are partially to blame, and an attorney can help navigate complex car accident claims for a party on either side of the table…. read more
Brian White | January 5, 2019 | Auto Accidents
When do the most alcohol involved crashes occur in Texas? We decided to visualize the data that was reported to the Texas DOT for the most recent year on file, 2017 (2018 data has not yet been completed yet). As the chart above (and table below) shows, the hour between 2am and 3am has the… read more
