According to at least one resource, more than 14,000 people suffered some kind of amputation or were forced to undergo an amputation procedure in Texas during 2012. Some people experience amputations because of medical conditions such as infection or diabetes. Other amputee victims may have been involved in military conflicts. Notwithstanding, statistics show that approximately […]
In a previous post, we discussed what you shouldn’t do after getting into a car accident in Houston. But what should you do after a crash? It’s a scary time, especially if you get hurt. You’re probably not going to be thinking correctly and all you want to do is wish it didn’t happen. Unfortunately, […]
Christmas is over and your children are now breaking in their new toys. As your daughter is playing with her new toy, she suddenly cries out in pain. You notice a large gash on the palm of her hand. You rush her to the emergency room where the wound requires stitches. Later, you discover that […]
It’s not something that a city likes to brag about. And, it may not be a secret. Houston is home to some of the most dangerous intersections in Texas. In some cases, that even translates to the most deadly crossings in the road. According to a news report, Houston’s Bammel North Houston Road and Sam […]
You only remember parts of that horrible day. You were riding your bicycle on the side of the road. You were following all the rules as you knew them. The rest is foggy to you. Later you learn that someone’s car struck you from behind. They didn’t bother to stay to see if you were […]
Although we don’t have to worry too much about the snowstorms that hit most of the nation during winter months, there are times when ice and freezing rain can cause havoc on our roadways. It’s always best to stay off the roads when this type of weather hits, but unfortunately, truck drivers don’t have that […]
The customer is always right. Or, so the saying goes. But, what happens when an unhappy customer goes into full smear campaign mode? They might just find themselves sued for defamation. First, let’s go over the fundamentals of defamation. When words hurt another’s reputation, the author or speaker may be guilty of defamation. If the […]
We all do it — just one quick text while stopped at a traffic light. What harm can one text possibly be? You would be surprised. Distracted driving accidents have been steadily rising since cell phones became popular. According to the government website Distraction.gov, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes […]
You almost have a feeling of paranoia. You see someone taking pictures outside of your home. You take note of the photographer’s car and see it again when you are out at the grocery store. Is someone investigating you? Could it be the insurance company handling your automobile accident claim? The short answer is yes. […]
We have to put a damper on your holiday celebrations. Besides, you most likely already know. There’s an increase in drunk driving accidents in December. Unfortunately, this means that more people are at risk for personal injury or a fatal accident. Think it’s just a myth? First, according to a Texas government website, the frequency […]