Houston Personal Injury Blog

Is Hands-Free Driving Safe?

Most people know the basic rules of safe driving, but it can be easy to forget them if you’re an inexperienced driver or are in a hurry. Since it’s a busy urban area with heavy traffic, Houston is one of the easiest areas in which to experience a driving accident. Many Harris County residents employ… read more

Defamed on Google?

Internet defamation is a relatively new phenomenon in the personal injury world. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, people have been using the internet to publish unfathomable amounts of information. Sometimes, the content people publish on the internet may be harmful to others. While there have been a handful of successful cases of… read more

Bed Bugs and Negligence: Your Rights in Texas

Anyone who owns or operates a building that receives guests must provide a safe and clean residence free from danger. Hotel owners, in particular, must maintain the building under strict safety standards. Since 2014, these laws have been tightened and now consider a bed bug infestation a cause for significant injury. Houston, Texas, lists bed… read more

Cavities, Crowns, and Compensation: Dental Malpractice in Texas

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The Takata Airbag Recall and How it Affects Consumers

The airbag is one of the simplest and greatest additions to modern cars, keeping people safe since 1941. Normally a standard feature, this lifesaver recently hit the spotlight when airbags supplied by Japanese parts manufacturer, Takata, were found defective. Takata’s problematic airbags affected multiple models across several brands. The problem is so pervasive that more… read more

Hurt During Basic Training? Know Your Rights

Sustaining an injury during basic training can lead to lost time and temporary discharge. A recent study of 756 men and 474 women found that out of these numbers, 102 men and 108 women were discharged due to an injury sustained during basic training. Most temporary discharges were for treatment and recovery, resulting in lost… read more

Understanding Loss of Pet Rights in Houston, TX

Our pets are our babies, and losing a pet because of someone else’s negligence can be one of the most devastating situations we can experience. The loss of pet can cause mental stress, depression, and lasting emotional effects. There are some cases when seeking compensation for the loss of an animal companion is a possibility… read more

HIPPA and You: Standing Up for Your Medical Privacy in Texas

There are laws in place at both the state and federal levels intended to keep patient health information private. Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws protect your health information and medical records. These laws apply to all health care providers, health care plans, and other health care entities that handle sensitive medical… read more

Compensation for Adultery in Houston, TX

Grounds for divorce and adultery laws vary widely from state to state. Some states do not even allow adultery to be used as grounds for divorce, while other states allow victims to sue the “home wrecker” in an adulterous divorce. Although Texas is a no-fault divorce state, meaning you do not have to file on… read more

Texas Stock Laws: What You Need to Know in the Event of an Accident

Every year, hundreds of Americans are injured in car accidents. While most car accidents involve crashes with other motor vehicles, there is a surprising number of accidents that involve animals, especially in Texas. Roughly 253,000 animal-involved accidents happen annually. A collision involving an animal can cause extensive damage to the car, severe injuries to the… read more