What to Know About Accidents and Injuries on the Oil Field With over a billion barrels of oil produced each year, Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the country. Thousands of people are employed on oil fields throughout the state leading to a large number of injuries each year. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland, &…
Your Right to Compensation as a Survivor of Sexual Assault It is one of the worst things that a person can experience. A survivor of sexual assault can have physical and emotional scarring that lasts a lifetime and unfortunately, justice is not always served through the criminal court system. What many survivors do not realize…
Your Rights After an Accident with a Rental Car in Texas Being involved in any kind of car accident can be confusing, frustrating, and devastating. It can be even more complicated when one of the vehicles is a rental car. If you or a loved one are seriously injured you need to know whether you…
State Law Regarding the Trafficking of Persons It is believed that thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked in and out of Texas each year. As one of the largest border states, Texas has become a trafficking hotspot. In an effort to combat the crisis, the state attorney general has formed a “Human Trafficking…
Determining Compensation After a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect nearly every aspect of your life. It can impact you physically, mentally, and emotionally, making it difficult for you to engage in normal activities or maintain gainful employment. If your TBI was the result of another person’s negligence, you…
Defending Victims of Severe Guardrail Accident Injuries Driving down our roads and highways, we often see extreme guardrail damage due to drivers leaving the road and striking a guardrail. Roadway departure crashes account for more than 50% of all motor vehicle crashes (ATSSA.com). Guardrails are designed to lessen the impact of an off-road crash, but…
2 High School Students Seriously Injured in Reported DWI Crash Bond has been set at $25,000 for a suspected drunk driver that hit two high school students as they crossed the street. The students were reportedly in the crosswalk at the time of the accident. Both teenagers attend Cleveland High School located at 1600 E….
What You Need to Know If You Are Injured on Someone Else’s Property Property owners in the State of Texas are generally required to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for individuals who are either invited on their land or have a right to be there. If you are injured because a property…
Can a Property Owner Be Held Liable for a Sexual Assault on their Premises? Generally, property owners in Texas are required to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When a property owner fails to keep their premises free from known dangers, the injured party might have a valid claim for damages. This is…
Understanding Your Rights Under the Texas Dram Shop Act Texas law imposes liability on a bar, restaurant, or another licensed provider of alcohol if they over-serve a patron and that patron causes an accident. Often referred to as a dram shop law, it can be difficult to prove liability without the help of an experienced…
