Many Texas drivers have little experience driving on icy roadways. Usually, our annual high temperatures will ensure that we do not have to deal with any ice or snow during the winter months. However, every now and then, a major cold front will move through the state, resulting in roads covered in slippery ice. In this case, it is advised that you avoid driving, when possible. It is not worth risking your life to go out on the roads in [...]
Car crashes take place daily, and most people will be involved in a collision at least once during their lifetimes. Fortunately, the majority of crashes are not serious and do not contribute to catastrophic injuries. In the event of a collision, you need to understand who is at fault for the accident. Even those who share partial blame for a Houston car crash may be able to recover damages depending on the circumstances of their case. Modified Comparative Fault Many drivers [...]
The majority of personal injury claims settle out of court, but the process of settling is far from straightforward. Texas personal injury lawyers often use a form of alternative dispute resolution commonly referred to as mediation. What Is Mediation? Mediation is a process where an impartial third party facilitates communication between the involved parties toward reconciliation, settlement, or understanding. In most cases, the mediator is a licensed attorney with experience in the subject. The mediator does not render a decision but [...]
A serious workplace accident can change your entire life. At Connolly Law, we understand how overwhelmed you and your family feel, and our team of Houston oilfield accident lawyers want to help. Victims of oilfield accidents can increase their chances of a successful claim with the help of a qualified Texas oil field injury lawyer. How an Experienced Houston Oil Field Injury Lawyer Can Help With Your Case In Texas, oil production is a major part of the economy, and there [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Texas is home to many roadways that do not have a physical median separating the lanes of vehicles traveling in opposite directions. This type of roadway design, combined with distracted or reckless driving, can become a recipe for catastrophic car wrecks. Head-on collisions most commonly take place on these kinds of roads when the at-fault driver veers across the center median and collides with a vehicle coming from the other direction. Recovering Compensation after Head-On Accident Recently, there was a report [...]
Determining who is liable following a trucking accident can be much more difficult than it is with typical motor vehicle crashes. Large trucks are not always owned by their drivers — or even the company for which they are hauling freight. This means that many parties can be potentially at-fault for the collision. Some typical parties include the truck driver, the owner of the truck and trailer, the company that leased the truck or trailer, and even the manufacturer of [...]
