Houston Personal Injury Blog
Nine Factors that Determine How Much to Expect from a Texas Car Accident Settlement
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 21, 2020 | Texas Laws
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle Civil Rights – Police Brutality cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The death of George Floyd has brought the topics of excessive force and police brutality to the… read more
The Changing Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Texas Uber Driver Killed In Crash With Police-Involved in High-Speed Chase
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 18, 2020 | News
A high-speed police chase on the Katy Freeway in Houston led to the death of an Uber driver and a teenager charged with felony murder. It began when a deputy noticed a woman and a man arguing in a parking lot near Fry Road about 1:30 in the morning on August 2, 2020. The two… read more
Vehicle Flies Off Houston Freeway, Killing Passenger And Critically Injuring Driver
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 17, 2020 | News
A tragic car accident on a Houston freeway leaves one person in critical injury and another person dead. The traffic accident occurred early in the morning on August 1, 2020, around 2:30 in the morning. A Dodge Charger was speeding along I-45 when the driver tried to exit off the freeway at 288 South. The… read more
7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 14, 2020 | Personal Injury
Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney can be one of the best things you can do after being injured in an accident. Even if the accident seems straightforward and relatively minor, a skilled personal injury lawyer may be able to obtain financial compensation from a number of sources. However, not hiring the right personal injury… read more
Cross-Examination
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 10, 2020 | Auto Accidents
A common tactic used by many defendants in motor vehicle accident cases is blaming the victim for the cause of the accident. The defendant creates a story that paints the defendant as being the innocent party. Even if the defendant can shift some of the blame to the victim, the defendant can avoid some liability… read more
Houston Man Among 3 Dead, 9 Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Texas Hill Country
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | August 5, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
In a tragic motorcycle accident on July 18, 2020, three members of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club lost their lives. The crash occurred in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville. The three members who died were Jerry Wayne Harbour, Joseph Paglia, and Michael White. The crash occurred while some of the members… read more