Monthly Archives: September 2022
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims Seek Compensation
On August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act (referred to as “PACT”) into law. The legislation includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, regarding severe water contamination at Camp Lejeune, a military base in North Carolina where service members and their family members were exposed to… Read More »
Asbestos: Common Sources Of Airborne Asbestos And Health Implications
Asbestos is a mineral that was, and is in some cases, still used in construction and manufactured products due to its heat-resistance and insulating properties. While initially hailed as a very convenient and effective material, asbestos was found to cause life-threatening diseases, and was federally restricted starting in the 1970s. Common Sources of Asbestos… Read More »
How Much Does A Houston Personal Injury Lawyer Charge? The Basics Of Fee Agreements In Houston Personal Injury Cases
When a person is injured in an accident due to the fault of another person, in almost every case the last thing they want to think about is how much a personal injury lawyer might cost them in legal fees. Along with medical expenses, treating an injury, and being out of work, the stress… Read More »
Injured In An Accident? You May Have A Personal Injury Case
No one plans on initiating a personal injury lawsuit, but the unfortunate truth is that accidents due to negligence happen every day. Once someone is injured in an accident through no fault of their own, they may wonder if they have legal recourse for the damages they have suffered. Fortunately, under Texas laws, a… Read More »
Mediation And Direct Negotiations As An Alternative To Trial In Houston Personal Injury Lawsuits
Trial can seem like a nerve-wracking process for many people. In movies and on T.V. shows, trial is often portrayed as a dramatic dance between the plaintiff and defendant and their lawyers, with large props, loud objections, and abrupt side-bar conversations in front of the judge. In real life, while trial can certainly be… Read More »
The Discovery Phase In Houston Personal Injury Lawsuits
After suffering an accident caused by another person’s negligence, and before initiating a personal injury lawsuit, an injured person seeking compensation and other relief for injuries sustained from the accident may wonder how they get all the information they need to prove their case in court. While it is up to the person filing… Read More »
Texas Man Riding Scooter Involved In Fatal Car Accident
Scooters – including motor scooters, e-scooters, and small mopeds – are a great way to get conveniently around town. In fact, small motorized bikes and scooters are likely more attractive than ever before due to high gasoline prices and crowded city streets and parking lots. The prevalence of scooters in and around Houston means… Read More »
E-Scooters In Houston: What Are The Current E-Scooter Rules?
By now, it’s likely that nearly everyone in Houston has seen an e-scooter or e-bicycle ride past them on the streets. With the emergence of app-based transportation services, such as Uber, Lyft, and Wingz, internet app-based companies now provide even more options for commuting within the Houston city limits by offering on-demand e-scooter and… Read More »
Shocking Post-Auto Accident Stabbing In West Houston Highlights Unanticipated Dangers Of Auto Accidents
The last thing that a person expects after being involved in an auto accident is that they will further be assaulted by the occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash after the auto accident occurs. Further still, most people would be hard pressed to believe that a loved one assisting them after an… Read More »
Rideshare Accident Highlights Risks Of Using App-Based Rideshare Services
Gone are the days of being limited to using the telephone to call a taxi, or standing on the side of the street to hail one. With the emergence of rideshare apps, using cellphones to easily and conveniently call a rideshare, such as Uber, Lyft, Ola, and many others, has become the typical modus… Read More »