Due to their sheer size and weight, commercial trucks can cause great damage when involved in an accident. However, it’s not only the truck that can prove highly dangerous; it’s also the cargo that it is carrying. When a truck is carrying cargo that is not properly secured, a simple bump can be catastrophic. Cargo…
Involved in a Motorcycle Accident? These Documents Could Help Your Case
When you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, the last thing you want to have to worry about is dealing with insurance companies and court systems. Instead, you should be able to focus solely on your recovery. Luckily, that’s the job of a qualified motorcycle accident attorney. With the proper documents, he or she…
What to Do When You Are Involved in an Accident in a Company Vehicle
Unfortunately, car accidents can occur at any time. You may have a good idea of what to do when you find yourself involved in one. But what if the accident involved a company vehicle? While many of the steps are the same, there are a few additional things to know. Here’s what to do for…
What Are the Top Causes of Bus Accidents?
Whether for school, work, or simply leisure, buses can be a great form of transportation. However, they can also prove dangerous when involved in an accident. Due to their sheer size and weight, bus accidents often result in serious – and sometimes even fatal – injuries. Sadly, bus accidents aren’t uncommon. In fact, approximately 30,000…
5 Types of Texas Wrongful Death Cases
When someone dies as the result of negligence by another person, they aren’t able to bring a personal injury claim. However, under the Texas wrongful death statute, specific relatives of the deceased are able to bring a claim. Under the statute, the following parties are entitled to bring a claim: A surviving spouse Children Parents…
Proving the Elements of a Premise Liability Claim in Texas
When you go to someone else’s property, you expect that you will be safe from physical harm while there. If you become injured on someone else’s property because of their negligence, you may have a claim for premise liability. This occurs when there are unsafe or defective conditions on their property. However, you must be…
How Are Settlements for Permanent Injuries Determined?
What many people don’t know is that most personal injury cases don’t actually go to trial; rather, they are usually settled with the insurance company and the victim of the accident outside of court. These settlements provide the victim with compensation for their injuries and in return they drop their pursuit of the case. But…
Does Your Car Insurance Protect Someone Who Borrows Your Car?
Whether a friend or family member’s car is in the shop, they are visiting you from out of state, or their car is inaccessible, sometimes they may not have use of a vehicle. When that happens, they may ask if they can borrow your car. This begs the question of whether or not they are…
How to Get a Criminal Mischief Case Dropped
If you are accused of intentionally damaging property in the Houston area, you may be facing a charge of criminal mischief. Criminal mischief involves intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another person or defacing property with graffiti. Less commonly, it can also be charged for interfering or disrupting public utilities, like electricity, water or…
Who is Liable for an Accident Caused by Dropped Truck Freight?
Large commercial vehicles are used to transport just about every consumer good you can imagine. Since the dangers of these vehicles are known, truck and commercial vehicle drivers must abide by specific laws and must take proper steps prior to getting on the road. Unfortunately, accidents still occur – but not always in the way…
