Monthly Archives - January 2021

Pedestrian Crashes on the Rise in Texas

Pedestrian Crashes on the Rise in Texas

Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable roadway users in Texas. While other types of roadway fatalities are on the decline across the country, pedestrian fatalities have risen dramatically in recent years. Statistics show that pedestrians are much more likely to sustain fatal injuries in the event of a crash.  If you have been unfairly injured in a Texas pedestrian accident, contact a Houston personal injury attorney at Connolly Law today to discuss your case and see if you are [...]

January 27, 2021 By Houston Accident News Read more...
Common Causes of Texas Motorcycle Crashes

Common Causes of Texas Motorcycle Crashes

There are many common factors that contribute to motorcycle accidents in Texas. In order to ride a motorcycle, you need much more skill and coordination than driving a vehicle. Motorcycles are not as crashworthy as other types of vehicles. Rider inexperience is a leading contributor to serious motorcycle accidents, but nearly 63% of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that nearly one-third of multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers turning into the [...]

January 20, 2021 By Houston Accident News Read more...
How to Calculate Personal Injury Damages after a Texas Car Wreck

How to Calculate Personal Injury Damages after a Texas Car Wreck

The goal of any Houston personal injury case is to ensure that the injured party is made whole again through financial compensation for his or her losses. These losses, as well as the available compensation, are referred to as damages.  Damages Available in a Houston Car Crash A victim must first make a list of the damages he or she suffered due to the accident. This list will be included in the demand letter, which will be sent to the insurance [...]

January 13, 2021 By Houston Accident News Read more...
Can I Sue for Workplace Injuries After an Oilfield Accident?

Can I Sue for Workplace Injuries After an Oilfield Accident?

When a worker is injured after a Texas oilfield accident, he or she is entitled to seek financial compensation. The majority of oilfield workers in the state can obtain compensation by filing a workers’ compensation claim. This will allow the injured worker to obtain money for medical costs and a portion of their lost income quickly without having to prove liability, but these benefits are often not enough to fulfill the full extent of the resulting damages. This means [...]

January 6, 2021 By Houston Accident News Read more...