When Seconds Count: Making Critical Decisions After Catastrophic Injuries After a devastating accident, trauma center choice can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability. Houston has only two Level I trauma centers: Ben Taub Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center’s Red Duke Trauma Institute. This critical decision, often made by first responders, significantly…
Why Motorcycle Accident Numbers Matter Motorcyclists are five times more likely to be injured and a shocking 28 times more likely to die in an accident than passenger vehicle occupants are, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The numbers matter because motorcyclists matter, and they deserve justice and accountability when…
Left turns are among the most dangerous moments a rider faces in city traffic. When a driver hurries through an intersection and makes a left turn, motorcycle riders often have only a brief moment to react. A left-turn motorcycle crash can turn a calm ride into an emergency in seconds. If you turn to Fibich,…
If you live, work, or drive in Houston, you might travel along local roads like I-45 or Beltway 8 every day without realizing the sheer scale of our city’s truck accident problem. Sure, maybe you pass your share of traffic jams, but when you see the actual Texas commercial truck accident statistics for Houston, the…
Injured at Work in Texas? Your Legal Options May Surprise You Every year, thousands of Texas workers suffer injuries on the job, from construction site accidents to office slip-and-falls. If you’ve been hurt at work and discovered your employer doesn’t carry workers’ compensation insurance, you might feel confused and overwhelmed about your next steps. The…
Ill. Judge Trims Revived Salesforce Sex-Trafficking Suit By Lauraann Wood Law360 (January 8, 2026, 5:54 PM EST) A sex-trafficking victim looking to hold software company Salesforce.com Inc. liable for doing business with a company that facilitated such trafficking can pursue the civil liability claim outlined in her revived lawsuit, but her criminal liability claim must…
When Life Changes in an Instant: Understanding Texas’s Trauma Crisis Every year, millions of Texans find themselves recorded in one of the largest EMS registries in the United States, with more than 5 million patient records annually documenting everything from minor injuries to life-altering catastrophes. If you or someone you love has suffered a devastating…
When Justice Matters: Your Rights After Sexual Assault If you’ve survived sexual assault, you may feel overwhelmed by the criminal justice process and uncertain about your rights as a victim. While perpetrators in Texas face severe penalties for sexual assault crimes — standard sexual assault is a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years…
Your Safety Matters When Working Houston’s Oil Fields Every morning, thousands of oil field workers across Houston head to their jobs, trusting that safety protocols will protect them. With 5,740 service unit operators working in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, the oil and gas industry remains a vital part of our local economy. These workers earn an…
The Clock Starts Ticking: Understanding Texas Medical Malpractice Deadlines If you or a loved one has suffered from medical negligence in Texas, you face a critical deadline that could make or break your case: the 120-day expert report requirement. This strict timeline begins the moment each healthcare provider files their original answer to your lawsuit,…
