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When Should An Employee Consider Speaking With Work Injury Lawyers?

When an employee gets hurt on the job, they may consider talking with work injury lawyers in an effort to protect their rights. From the state's workers’ compensation laws to the legal process involved, an experienced attorney may be able to help. Types of Workplace Injuries Each type of injury can vary in severity, yet they [...]

Date: September 12, 2016 / Workers Compensation

Three Common Reasons For Filing Defective Product Lawsuits

Defective products can have tragic repercussions for unsuspecting families, which is why many consider defective product lawsuits following an injury or death due to improper manufacturing or warning labels. There are three common ways a product can be deemed defective: A mishap at the factory where the product is manuf[...]

Date: September 9, 2016 / Defective Products

Preventing Texas Water Skiing Accidents

Nearly all of us have watched someone water ski on a lake or seen the sport being enjoyed during a TV show or movie. When it’s done well, the sport looks extremely easy. However, pulling yourself up on skis while a boat accelerates can take considerable practice and an excellent sense of balance. In general, water skiing is[...]

Date: August 16, 2016 / Accident Attorney

Beep . . . Beep . . . Beep—BOOM!

Cars are getting smarter. Each new model year rolls out new bells and whistles. Many of these features utilize computer systems that manage different features of cars without operator input. One of the most popular features available—in standard and luxury models alike—are back-up cameras and audible warnings. Instead of [...]

Date: August 9, 2016 / Accident Attorney

Texas Hot Air Balloon Disaster

On July 30, 2016, sixteen people lost their lives in central Texas due to a tragic incident involving a hot air balloon that may have been caused by the balloon colliding with power lines. This incident happened about 30 miles south of Austin, the state capital. According to an NBC news article published online on July 30, 20[...]

Date: August 3, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

10 Cases A Personal Injury Lawyer Handles Regularly

Day in and day out, a personal injury lawyer regularly handles quite a range of case types. In no particular order, here are ten of the most common types. In all of these incidents, the assistance of a Houston personal injury lawyer may be the best bet when a victim is seeking justice for his or her injuries. 1. Auto Acciden[...]

Date: August 2, 2016 / Personal Injury

Life in the Fast Lane

Do you know what the leading behavior involved in traffic fatalities is? Drunk driving? Distracted driving? No—according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), driving too fast was the leading behavior involved in traffic fatalities in 2014. In 18.8% of fatal crashes, driving too fast was repo[...]

Date: August 2, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Hot Tub Safety Tips for Children and Adults

At present, the U. S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission’s statistics concerning annual hot tub injuries and deaths can be difficult to interpret since they’re commonly grouped together with swimming pool accidents and drownings. However, ongoing news stories clearly indicate that hot tubs still pose serious safety th[...]

Date: July 27, 2016 / Personal Injury / Premises Liability

Bounce House Dangers: Watch Out for Your Kids!

Bounce houses of one type or another have been around for a long time. In fact, some of us first saw smaller versions of them inside restaurants designed for kids and their parents years ago. Then they became freestanding devices often rented for children’s parties – or incorporated into outdoor festivals and other family[...]

Date: July 22, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Pokemon Go: Personal Injuries & Game Addictions

Many people currently playing the smartphone free-to-play app “Pokémon Go” are finding it wildly addictive. In fact, media reports indicate that some are even endangering themselves and others by playing the game as they drive or walk through both rural and urban areas. Here’s a brief look at some of the recent injuri[...]

Date: July 21, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Personal Injury

Road Rage: An Epidemic Affecting All of Us

  Whether you mainly travel down familiar Houston roads and freeways or often visit other parts of the country, chances are you’ve seen a number of road rage incidents. Yet while we all tend to think only “other people” behave in this manner, a new study provides some rather surprising facts about this behavior.[...]

Date: July 20, 2016 / Accident Attorney

Texas Boating Accidents

No matter how long you’ve been enjoying this big state’s many lakes and rivers, as well as the warm Gulf waters, you still need to be proactive about boating safety. That reality became clear again during the recent Fourth of July weekend. As might be expected, this long holiday weekend drew more people out onto the water[...]

Date: July 19, 2016 / Personal Injury

Taxotere Drug Manufacturer Sued Over Patient’s Permanent Hair Loss

Like many cancer patients, Alina S. Gorniak probably knew that when her breast cancer was treated with a chemotherapy drug, she might temporarily lose her hair. However, in a case her lawyer has now filed in the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, she insists that she was never warned that any hair loss pr[...]

Date: July 18, 2016 / Drug Injury

Hoverboard Recalls & Preventing Future Injuries

Both young kids and adults enjoy the challenge of trying to balance themselves and move about on hoverboards. However, these motorized skateboards can pose serious injury hazards to riders, and in unfortunate cases, you may need the assistance of a product injury lawyer if accidents occur or if they catch fire under certain c[...]

Date: July 13, 2016 / Personal Injury

What Is my Personal Injury Case Worth?

After hiring a personal injury attorney, the first question many clients have is "what is my case worth?" The classic answer to this question is “it depends.” Every case is different. Here, at the accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant, we handle every case differently based on facts specific to how you were injure[...]

Date: July 12, 2016 / Personal Injury

Higher Traffic Fatalities Reported for 2015

Road safety officials are reporting that traffic deaths increased by nearly eight percent (8%) in 2015 – ending a lengthy period of decline in such numbers. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that about 35,200 people lost their lives in traffic collisions in 2015. All of these troubling facts w[...]

Date: July 6, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Always Respond Quickly to Airbag Recall Notices

When you fail to keep fully functional airbags in your vehicle, you greatly increase your chances of having your head or entire body shoot through a broken windshield. Furthermore, drivers without airbags are also more likely to suffer broken bones, whiplash injuries, dangerous cuts and bruises, and head trauma. If you or a l[...]

Date: July 1, 2016 / Accident Attorney

What to Know Before Signing a Settlement Release

If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you may have a claim against the party responsible for causing your injuries. After the process of filing a claim with an insurance company, proving your damages, and agreeing upon a settlement amount, it's essential to consult with a insurance bad faith lawyer before sig[...]

Date: June 27, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized