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A Deep Dive Into Changes to State of Texas and Federal Trucking Regulations and How They May Help Accident Victims

Truck accidents can result in devastating consequences for victims, often leading to severe injuries and long-term disabilities. Recent changes to federal trucking regulations aim to make the roads safer. When accident victims are seeking justice and compensation, these new rules can make it easier to prove liability for injuries. Re[...]

Date: July 3, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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Legal Rights for Injuries Sustained in a Rental Property

Your home is your castle, whether you own or rent it. You expect to be safe in your home from dangers both inside and out. So when reality doesn’t live up to your expectations, what are your options? What can you do when you are injured, through no fault of your own, at your rental property in Texas? Suffering a rental property inj[...]

Date: July 1, 2025 / Premises Liability
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Proving Negligence in a Truck Accident Vs. a Standard Auto Accident

If you've been involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler in Texas, understanding the complexities of proving negligence is crucial. When considering truck vs. car accident liability, truck accidents typically involve multiple parties, intricate regulations, and substantial damages, while auto accidents rarely involve these situations. N[...]

Date: June 30, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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7 Steps to Take Immediately After a Houston Truck Accident

Being involved in a truck accident in Houston can be overwhelming and traumatic. The decisions you make in the moments following the collision are crucial for your health, safety, and legal rights. After someone else caused a Houston truck accident, you should focus on following a few key steps that will give you the best chance of r[...]

Date: June 29, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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Top Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in Houston

Houston is a bustling metropolis known for its vibrant economy and extensive transportation network. However, because of the region’s busy traffic patterns, 18-wheeler accidents in Houston occur far too frequently. Large semi-trucks, while essential for the movement of goods, pose substantial risks on the road due to their size, we[...]

Date: June 28, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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Can You Sue If There Is a “Wet Floor” Sign?

Local businesses see a lot of foot traffic, and they need to take necessary steps to protect patrons who visit their businesses. That is why most business owners are very aware of local laws related to slip-and-fall accidents. One of the ways that businesses try to absolve themselves of liability following a slip and fall accident is[...]

Date: June 19, 2025 / Premises Liability
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Legal Options for Passengers Injured in a Rideshare Vehicle

Countless rideshare trips are completed each year in Texas and across the United States, and many of them are uneventful and not particularly notable. “Many of,” however, does not mean all; some Uber or Lyft rides do not, in fact, go smoothly and instead end with a crash that leaves their passengers injured. Those passengers, und[...]

Date: June 18, 2025 / Car Accidents
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident in Texas?

A fender bender or sideswipe accident may not be enough to leave you in traction, but it can derail your day. You might end up with serious aches and pains — and with a vehicle that doesn’t come out of the shop for weeks. Even so, there’s a common misconception that you don’t need a lawyer for minor car accident cases. Whi[...]

Date: June 17, 2025 / Car Accidents
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¿Qué Hacer si un Camión de UPS Choca Contra su Automóvil?

¿Ha estado involucrado en un accidente automovilístico que involucró un camión de reparto de United Parcel Service (UPS) o un semi de carga de UPS? ¿Su familiar ha estado involucrado en un accidente con un camión de reparto de UPS o un semi de carga? Además del trauma psicológico y físico de un accidente automovilístico,[...]

Date: June 8, 2025 / Truck Accidents
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The Importance of Documenting Lost Wages in Your Injury Claim

Given the state of healthcare costs in the U.S., suffering any type of injury can be a financial disaster. Medical bills can quickly jump to five figures in days. Unfortunately, that is just the start of any financial problem. When you are seriously hurt, you are likely in no condition to continue working. If your injuries were cause[...]

Date: May 29, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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Top Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims in Houston

Being in an accident that leaves you with injuries can take a significant toll on you. You can experience harm that prevents you from earning a living and leaves you with medical expenses you’re not sure how to pay. To recover the losses you sustained, one of the options you have is to file a personal injury claim. You can find a l[...]

Date: May 28, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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Four Overlooked Places Slip and Fall Accidents Commonly Occur in Houston

Slip and fall accidents can happen unexpectedly, frequently leaving victims with life-altering injuries, medical expenses, and physical and emotional distress. Knowing some of the often overlooked slip and fall locations in Houston — and what actions you need to take after suffering injuries in a fall — can help you protect your [...]

Date: May 27, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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Why Construction Site Accidents Are Particularly Dangerous in Houston

Houston is growing fast, and with that kind of growth comes nonstop construction. Skyscrapers, roads, residential areas — you name it, it’s being built somewhere. But with all of this development, Houston construction site accidents happen more often than a lot of people realize. Workers, pedestrians, and even drivers passing by [...]

Date: May 26, 2025 / Accident Attorney
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When Should an Employee Consider Speaking With Work Injury Lawyers?

Dealing with a workplace injury can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you’re not alone. Our experienced work injury lawyer can provide the support and relief you need during this challenging time. We will advocate for you, ensuring your rights are safeguarded, and you receive fair compensation. When should you[...]

Date: May 25, 2025 / Workers Compensation
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Who is responsible for a drowning accident in Texas?

A drowning accident is absolutely horrifying for anyone involved. If the accident results in death, it can be particularly harrowing; even if it does not result in death, it can cause lasting damage, both physical and emotional, to everyone that is involved. What is Accidental Drowning? Accidental drowning is labeled as any im[...]

Date: May 24, 2025 / Premises Liability
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Do You Know the Danger Zones Around Large Trucks?

There is no doubt that driving near an 18-wheeler can be intimidating. Fully loaded tractor-trailers can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When a behemoth of that size collides with a passenger car, it usually doesn’t end well. Truck drivers are taught to keep their eyes out for other vehicles by constantly surveying surrounding lane[...]

Date: May 20, 2025 / Personal Injury / Safety Tips / Truck Accidents
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Can You Sue if You Get Run Over in a Parking Lot in Texas?

Walking through a parking lot may feel safer than walking down the street, but pedestrian accidents that cause severe injuries and even deaths are not uncommon in our parking lots. Can you sue if you get run over in a parking lot in Texas? If the car's driver was negligent, or a lack of proper lighting or other problems in the lot[...]

Date: May 18, 2025 / Personal Injury
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What to do After a Car Accident in Texas

Being involved in a car accident in Texas can be life-changing.  Not only might there be physical injuries associated with a car accident, but emotional ones as well.  When you are in a car accident, there are steps that should be taken as it may affect a future lawsuit.  You may not know what to do, so you may be asking, what to [...]

Date: May 18, 2025 / Car Accidents