Houston Personal Injury Blog

Who Is Responsible for Pot Holes Causing Vehicular Damage in Houston, TX?

The government is tasked with keeping roads clear of debris, free of potholes, and safe to drive on. Yet when cities are in trouble, one budget often compromised is the department of transportation. If your vehicle is damaged because of a pothole in Texas, are you stuck with the tab or should the city cough… read more

Cyclists Beware! 10 Statistically Fatal Bicycling Routes in the U.S.

In terms of lasting health benefits, increasing daily energy, and improving overall happiness, cycling tops the list of cardiovascular activities. Unfortunately, not all of America’s infrastructure is prepared to handle a high volume of cyclists. Florida is the worst offender, with 6.56 cyclist deaths per million annually. Louisiana and Oregon come in second, with 3.93… read more

Who is Liable for Youth Sports Injuries?

Kids get hurt when they play sports, but with youth sports getting more competitive, the injuries are getting more serious. In a 2013 study done by the Institute of Medicine, researchers found that concussion rates were actually higher in high school athletes than in college athletes. The report noted that the typical recovery rate from… read more

Filling Out a Driver’s Crash Report in Texas – How and Why It’s Done

If you’ve been in a car accident in Texas, you may need to fill out an accident report, also known as a Driver’s Crash Report. Texas law requires that if an accident results in death or injury to anyone, or if there was $1000 or more worth of damage, a report must be filled out… read more

Proper Maintenance of Your Tires and Brakes Can Keep You Safe on the Road

Mechanical failures account for nearly 13% of car accidents. Usually, the cause of this failure is due to vehicle owners neglecting to properly maintain their cars. At the top of the list for maintenance neglect are tire and brake problems. Far too often, owners wait until it is too late to have issues repaired. In… read more

How Over-the-Counter Medication Can Affect Your Driving

Because over-the-counter medications aren’t controlled by doctors, many of us think of them as harmless. However, many of these medications can impact your ability to drive and driving while on certain medications can even constitute as driving under the influence. Your pharmacist will most likely tell you which medications will affect your driving ability, but… read more

The Ten Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

The nature versus nurture argument isn’t limited to children. The debate continues with man’s best friend, and forces pet owners to ask: Are dogs vicious due to their nature or upbringing? Although upbringing is definitely a factor in aggressiveness, certain breeds are more predisposed to having vicious temperaments. When these dogs are paired with an… read more

Announcing The Brian White National Academic Scholarship

We are proud to announce the Brian White National Academic Scholarship is now accepting submission. If you know a college undergraduate or a high school senior that is motivated to further their education have them submit a 400-600 word essay on the following topic: Should DUI/DWI offenders be imprisoned on the 1st offense? What if… read more

The Costs Associated with DWI

I recently took on a new case where one of my personal friends was injured by a drunk driver. We all see a lot of anti-drunk driving campaigns out there and yet the number of people injured by drunk drivers is incredibly high. I created this infographic to make sure people are aware of how… read more

Tradegy Strikes on the Trinity II

On September 7,  2011, as Tropical Storm Nate was quickly turning into Hurricane Nate, the captain of the Trinity II, located in the Bay of Campeche, requested for ships in the area to help evacuate his crew of 1o, with no answer or commitment to come help the 10 were forced to evacuate on September… read more