Houston Personal Injury Blog
What to Do After a Rollover Truck Accident in Houston, TX
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 17, 2018 | Truck Accidents
All truck accidents are dangerous for the truck driver and other vehicle drivers involved, but rollovers can cause some of the most extensive damage. While these accidents can be devastating, taking the appropriate steps in the aftermath can help improve your chances of receiving your rightful compensation. If you were involved in a rollover accident… read more
Common Types of Truck Accidents in Houston, TX
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 17, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents occur for many different reasons. Some trucking companies neglect to maintain their vehicles and avoid proper government safety regulations. Drivers also can be responsible if they do not adhere to proper safety laws while driving or if they do not get adequate rest and drive while drowsy. Regardless of liability, trucks and other… read more
Handling a Jackknife Truck Accident in Houston: Everything You Need to Know
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 17, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers are all aware of the dangers of jackknifing and the likelihood of them occurring. However, this doesn’t mean that they know or understand what to do in the event of an accident. Proper knowledge and training for this type of accident ensure that drivers maintain maximum safety for themselves and others while handling… read more
Houston Driving Safety Tips for the Fall
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 17, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Seasonal changes require drivers to adjust their driving habits. Conditions demand extra caution as the sun sets earlier, the roads are wetter, and ice becomes a potential threat. To reduce the risk of an accident, consider the following safety tips to prepare for the fall weather. Were you recently involved in an auto collision? If… read more
Houston Takes Steps Toward Improving Dangerous Bike Intersections
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 17, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury
While bicycling offers many benefits, it’s not without risks. In car accidents, a bicyclist has much less protection than those inside the car – which can lead to devastating injuries. On Bike to Work Day in May 2018, Mayor Turner instructed BikeHouston to work with the city to improve bicyclist safety. This was in response… read more
Announcing the 2018 Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers Undergraduate Scholarship Winner
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 8, 2018 | scholarship
We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2018 Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers Undergraduate Scholarship — Wendy Garcia, who attends Texas A&M University. Wendy is a double major in International Studies and Spanish. She is on track to graduate from Texas A&M University in 2021. This was not an easy decision as… read more
Is My Company Liable for Passenger Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents On the Job in Houston?
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2018 | Workers Comp
Accidents that happen on the job in Texas abide by different rules and systems than non-work related accidents. Liability, a victim’s legal options, and how much compensation employees can receive, all differ from the typical rules when the crash happened at work. One example of the differences between work vs. non-work related accidents is in… read more
Non-Subscriber Work Injuries: Target
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2018 | Non-Subscriber Workers Compensation
If you sustain an injury while working at a Target in Texas, your workers’ compensation claim process will be unique from many other employers. Target is a non-subscriber, meaning it does not subscribe to the statewide workers’ compensation program. Instead, it has chosen an option that’s only available in the state of Texas – creating… read more
Non-Subscriber Work Injuries: Lowe’s
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2018 | Non-Subscriber Workers Compensation
Lowe’s does not subscribe to the Texas state workers’ compensation system. Texas is the only state in the country that gives employers this option. This does not mean, however, that you’re unprotected in the event of an accident. It means that Lowe’s has chosen to sign up for its own workers’ compensation policy, according to… read more
Non-Subscriber Work Injuries: Walmart
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2018 | Non-Subscriber Workers Compensation
In Texas, a workers’ compensation “non-subscriber” is a company that has opted out of the statewide workers’ compensation program. Instead, the company has decided to cover its employees using a customized insurance plan, where it has the power to make most of the rules. Texas is the only state in America that offers a non-subscriber… read more