The Silent Crisis: When Fear Keeps Survivors from Speaking Up Less than 10% of sexual assaults are reported to law enforcement in Harris County, leaving thousands of survivors without justice and perpetrators free to harm others. If you’re reading this, you may be one of the many survivors struggling with whether to come forward. The…
When Safety Barriers Fail: Your Legal Rights After a Guardrail Crash Every year, thousands of drivers trust guardrails to protect them from dangerous drop-offs, oncoming traffic, and roadside hazards. Yet when these safety barriers fail—whether due to defective design, improper installation, or inadequate maintenance—the results can be catastrophic. If you’ve been injured in a guardrail…
Your Medical Care Went Wrong—Now Texas Law Limits Your Recovery If you’ve suffered a devastating injury due to medical negligence in Texas, you’re facing a harsh reality: state law caps your non-economic damages at $250,000, regardless of how severely your life has been impacted. This means that no matter how much pain you endure, how…
Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp – Now What? In 2022, 17% of Texas employees worked for employers who opted out of carrying workers’ compensation insurance – the lowest percentage in 12 years. If you’re among the thousands of Texas workers injured on the job without coverage, you’re facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty…
The Shocking Reality of Texas Oil Field Injuries If you’re reading this after an oil field accident, you’re not alone. Texas recorded 1,134 severe injuries in oil and gas extraction operations between January 2015 and July 2022, accounting for 54% of all severe injuries nationwide in this industry. These aren’t just statistics—they represent workers who…
The Shocking Reality: Nearly 4,000 Sexual Assaults Reported in Harris County In 2021 alone, 3,779 sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement in Harris County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety data. Yet this staggering number represents less than 10% of actual cases – meaning the true figure likely exceeds 37,000 incidents annually in…
The Life-Altering Impact of Severe Burn Injuries Burn injuries can transform lives in an instant, leaving victims to face months or even years of painful medical treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation. Beyond the physical trauma, burn victims often struggle with emotional distress, disfigurement concerns, and mounting medical bills that threaten their financial stability. When these devastating…
The Devastating Reality of Fire-Related Injuries and Your Path Forward When flames engulf your world in seconds, the physical pain is only the beginning. Fire injuries devastate lives, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and permanent scars—both visible and invisible. If you’ve suffered burns in a fire that wasn’t your fault, understanding your…
The Clock Starts Ticking the Moment You’re Injured at Work If you’ve been hurt on the job in Texas, you have exactly 30 days to report your injury to your employer, or you risk losing your right to workers’ compensation benefits entirely. This strict deadline catches many injured workers off guard, especially when they’re dealing…
When Workplace Fires Leave More Than Physical Scars The acrid smell of smoke, searing pain, and sudden chaos—a workplace fire transforms an ordinary workday into a life-altering event within seconds. If you’re reading this after suffering burns in a workplace fire, you’re likely dealing with excruciating physical pain, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your…
