Houston Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
3 tips for talking to your child about your serious injury
Commercial trucking accidents have been on an upward swing in recent years. When a tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle, serious injuries and fatalities are common. If you have suffered a major injury in a collision with a semitruck, you may wonder how to...
What you should know about Invokana, the diabetes drug that could kill you
If you suffer from Type 2 diabetes, your health care provider may have recommended that you try Invokana, the brand name for canagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. Theoretically, this prescription drug will help you control your blood...
Do you need an uninsured motorist policy?
Texas requires all drivers to carry an auto insurance liability policy. This type of insurance covers the costs of injury to other people and their property if you cause an auto accident. However, some motorists fail to follow this law, leaving victims to deal with...
Study to examine causes of truck accidents
Your 3,000-pound car collided with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer. Something very bad likely happened to you, loved ones or your vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to know why. The agency, for the first time in more than 15 years, will...
