Time Is Running Out: Understanding Your Work Injury Reporting Deadline If you’ve been injured at work in Texas, you have exactly 30 days to notify your employer – a deadline that could make or break your workers’ compensation claim. Missing this deadline puts your medical benefits, lost wages, and financial stability at risk. Understanding how…
Bicycle accidents often lead to serious injuries, and many people assume the driver is always responsible. However, the reality is more complex. Bicyclists must follow the same traffic laws as motorists, and in many cases, they can be held accountable when their actions contribute to a collision. When an accident occurs, it is crucial to…
Over 9,000 Medical Complaints Filed in Texas Last Year Alone When you trust a doctor with your health, becoming a victim of medical negligence is the last thing you expect. Yet in fiscal year 2024, the Texas Medical Board received 9,184 complaints from patients and families statewide. If you’ve suffered due to a medical professional’s…
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…
