Houston Personal Injury Law Blog
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...
Dangers of common prescription drugs
Many people take prescription drugs to control chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. However, dangerous complications can arise, especially if you must take multiple medications. Harvard Health Letter recommends awareness of side effects if your...
Truck driver fatigue and the law
Every day, as Houston residents commute to and from work and daily activities, they share the road with large trucks. The trucks and their drivers may only be traveling around the city area, while others journey from Texas and beyond to other states. According to the...
Gap insurance explained: Why you want this coverage option
Your car insurance policy is very important. It protects you and provides a safeguard should you cause an accident. If you own a new car upon which you are making payment, your insurance will likely include comprehensive and collision coverage, which will also help...
Distracted driving is a serious problem
While Texas residents probably know that drunk driving is a common problem in the state, recent statistics indicate that distracted driving is a significant concern as well. Most distracted driving accidents occur because drivers are texting or looking at their cell...
