The Devastating Toll of Crane Collapses Across the Country Dozens of people are killed every year in crane-related accidents in the United States, hundreds more are injured. Crane collapses not only injure workers and construction crew, but they also result in harm to bystanders. Many crane accidents and injuries are preventable with adequate safety measures….
Understanding Motorcycle Lane Splitting Laws in Texas In many places throughout the country, motorcyclists zoom on past other drivers by riding between lanes and gaps in traffic. However, in Texas, this practice of lane splitting or lane sharing, is illegal. California is the only state to expressly legalize lane splitting. Motorcycle accidents can be severe…
Signs and Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury Do you suspect that you have a spine injury? Spinal cord injuries can be difficult to detect in the immediate aftermath of an accident. Pain can worsen over time, becoming excruciating in the days and weeks that follow a sudden collision or fall. If you were recently…
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….
