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What to Expect if You File a Texas Personal Injury Claim Without Legal Representation

What to Expect if You File a Texas Personal Injury Claim Without Legal Representation

There is a common misconception that working with a lawyer is something that is only attainable for the elite and the wealthy. The reality is that anyone has the opportunity to obtain legal counsel after an injury accident when the attorney you work with operates on a contingency basis. Working on a contingency basis means that you don’t pay your attorney unless they win your case for you and secure your financial compensation. Even though the fees that will [...]

December 31, 2020 By Houston Legal News Read more...
Do I Need a Houston Trucking Injury Lawyer?

Do I Need a Houston Trucking Injury Lawyer?

Semi-Truck Accidents Can Be Complicated Compared to other types of crashes, trucking collisions are much more complex. There are multiple factors that are involved in these types of crashes and many parties who may be found liable, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the truck’s manufacturer, and even the maintenance company responsible for the vehicle. All these parties may be partially liable for the accident. Trucking companies have a team of experienced attorneys on call just to handle accident [...]

September 10, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , Read more...
Common Causes of Houston Oilfield Accidents

Common Causes of Houston Oilfield Accidents

Oilfield work does not stop for weather or the weekend. After the job site has been chosen and prep work has begun, bringing oil to the surface is essentially a twenty-four hour a day operation. There are thousands of rigs across Texas extracting oil and natural gas, and the industry employs tens of thousands of workers who all face unique dangers when out on the oilfields.  Oilfield work is a significant economic boom for the Lone Star state, and many [...]

September 2, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , , Read more...
Can Multiple Parties Be to Blame for a Pileup Crash?

Can Multiple Parties Be to Blame for a Pileup Crash?

What Causes Pileup Accidents? Multi-vehicle collisions in Texas often involve multiple points of impact, resulting in life-threatening or fatal injuries. Some of the leading causes of pileup crashes are attributable to: Tailgating. Drivers who follow other cars too closely have limited time to stop if the driver ahead comes to a stop. This could result in a chain reaction crash involving multiple cars.  Distracted driving. Drivers who are distracted behind the wheel are more likely to cause multi-vehicle crashes. Distracted driving includes [...]

August 26, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , Read more...
Hit-&-Run Accidents Are Far Too Common in Houston

Hit-&-Run Accidents Are Far Too Common in Houston

Hit-and-run collisions happen every week in Houston, and they are sometimes even a daily occurrence in the surrounding area. Data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that Texas ranks number eight in the nation for states with the highest number of hit-and-run crashes. There more than 2000 people who are killed each year in hit-and-run crashes across Texas. The data shows that nearly 65% of deadly hit-and-run crashes involve cyclists or pedestrians. Those injured in a crash [...]

August 19, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , , Read more...
Drunk Driving Tears Apart Texas Families

Drunk Driving Tears Apart Texas Families

According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation, there are over 100 people killed in alcohol-related accidents in Harris County. Texas roads are often traveled by intoxicated drivers who are responsible for causing catastrophic accidents, and the drunk driving epidemic is tearing apart families across the state. When such a tragedy takes place, it can be difficult to focus on lawsuits and Houston wrongful death attorneys because no amount of compensation can ever bring back a loved one.  How [...]

August 12, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , Read more...
Why You Should Hire a Texas Oil Field Injury Attorney

Houston Refinery Accidents Caused by Lack of Training

Refineries are an important part of the energy production process, but not all refineries have safe operating procedures in place.  Refinery accidents are known to result in catastrophic injuries, but they can be avoided with employees receive proper training.  These facilities have a responsibility to ensure that all employees have a clear understanding of the equipment they use, the chemicals they handle, and the potential hazards of combustion.  Refiners can potentially reduce the risk of accidents and workplace injuries by ensuring that [...]

August 5, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , , Read more...
Walking While Texting Injuries Are on the Rise in Texas

Walking While Texting Injuries Are on the Rise in Texas

Over the past twenty years, emergency room visits caused by smartphone-related injuries have risen dramatically, according to multiple studies. The overwhelming majority of victims were individuals in their teens and 20s. Distracted driving, walking, and texting accidents were the primary causes of these accidents and their resulting injuries. Those injured in a crash should contact a Houston car accident attorney in order to recover lost compensation for their injuries.  Injury Statistics for Distracted Smartphone Use Statistics from the National Safety Council [...]

July 29, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , Read more...
Legal Options for Houston Oil Field Workers Injured on the Job

Injuries From Drilling Accidents & Blowouts

Blowouts, once referred to as “gushers,” are caused by drilling into high-pressure zones. If the pressure is not relieved, uncontrolled oil or gas can rush up the well, resulting in serious injuries or death.  Our Houston oilfield injury lawyers understand blowout injury cases. We have represented oil and gas workers in the past after they were seriously injured in a blowout. Drilling for oil and natural gas is a dangerous job. We have seen many cases and know that blowouts [...]

July 8, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , , Read more...
Houston Oilfield Accidents Due to Defective Equipment

What Causes Houston Oil & Gas Accidents

Skilled Attorneys Helping Those Injured In Gas Explosions & Oilfield Accidents Personal injury lawyers with experience in court will often talk about holding people or corporations accountable for negligence. Negligence is fairly simple; it just means that the poor behavior of another party fell below acceptable standards and contributed to your injuries. In the oil and gas field, negligence can be the result of a company’s complete disregard for proper safety measures. When proper precautions are not in place, gas [...]

July 1, 2020 By Houston Legal News , , Read more...