Houston Personal Injury Law Blog
What to know if you are injured in an 18-wheeler accident
You may take every precaution to drive safely, but sometimes accidents still happen. If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should be able to focus on your recovery and not worry about how to pay for medical bills. Accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks...
How do seizure disorders contribute to routine driving concerns?
Though many recognize the dangers of driving while under the influence of certain prescriptions or illicit substances, few consider the increase in risk that is present when a seizure patient is behind the wheel. Seizures are terrifying experiences that occur from...
Dangerous diabetes drugs—your prescriptions may kill you
Type 2 diabetes is difficult to manage and some doctors are overly eager to prescribe new and exciting drugs that hit the market. However, drug representatives often do not relay the dangerous side effects that can lead to serious personal injury or wrongful death....
3 types of weather that make driving dangerous
When you typically drive in good conditions, inclement weather can pose a major threat. You may not be familiar with the impact it can have on your driving experience. Inclement weather requires you to modify your habits on the road to ensure you get to your...
How to help your teen become a safer driver
As a parent, you worry about the day your teenager gets his or her license. Although your teen wants this increased freedom, you have concerns about your child’s safety since accidents involving teenagers are so common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Should you buy gap insurance for your vehicle?
If you have an auto loan, depreciation of the car may cause you to owe more than the vehicle's value. If you total the car before you repay the loan, you remain responsible for the balance. Gap insurance provides financial protection from this situation by paying off...
A vehicle crash is among the most common causes of SCI
A spinal cord injury, or SCI, normally develops from a sudden blow to the spine. The impact could come from a fall. It could happen during a contact sport. However, a car crash, even a minor collision, is often the cause of a spinal cord injury. About SCI SCI is...
3 types of evidence to use for your car accident case in Houston
According to a 2019 Texas Department of Transportation report, the state saw over 430,000 crashes. Houston took the No. 1 spot with the most crashes at close to 69,000. Were you a part of the 69,000? If so, you may have to work with an insurance company. As part of...
Understanding UM and UIM coverage
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, in 2018 a total of 6,734,000 motor vehicle crashes occurred nationwide, not including unreported ones. Out of these incidents, 2,710,000 individuals sustained injuries. This data shows that...
What are the 3 types of driver distraction?
When you drive, anything that takes your focus away from the task of operating your vehicle is a distraction. This is why distracted driving is more than simply using your cellphone to text while you drive. Distracted driving is an issue that kills approximately...
