Common Accidents in Personal Injury Cases

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Shane R. Kadlec is one of the few accident attorneys in Houston to have an extensive level of experience and Texas Board certification in personal injury trial law. During his more than 15 years of practice, Shane has obtained the maximum possible settlements and verdicts in a diversity of injury cases.

Motor vehicle accidents

Most motor vehicle accidents could have been avoided if the negligent parties had been more alert and cautious. Factors that contribute to auto collisions include:

Speeding Reckless driving Intoxicated drivers Failure to yield Tailgating

Cellphone use and texting while driving Road debris Poorly maintained roadways Mechanical failure of breaks or airbags SUV rollovers

In many cases, multiple parties are liable for the car accident that caused your injuries. Shane holds all negligent persons and companies accountable – including careless drivers, construction crews, government departments, car manufacturers and auto mechanics.

Workplace injuries

An unsafe work environment increases your risk of injury. Industrial workers are particularly vulnerable because of the innately dangerous nature of their occupations. Serious accidents on the high seas, harbors, oilrigs, refineries and plants regularly occur throughout Texas because of:

Fires Explosions Exposure to toxic chemicals Breathing in airborne toxins Falls

Mechanical malfunctions Inadequate safety equipment Improper safety protections Insufficient training Cutting corners to increase profit

In addition to catastrophic accidents, repetitive stress injuries develop over time into painful, debilitating conditions. Caused by performing the same repetitive motions, these injuries often lead to permanent disability if not properly treated.

Dangerous weapons

Although for many people firearms provide an important form of protection, guns are inherently dangerous instruments and should only be handled with extreme caution and after extensive training. Accidental discharge usually causes severe and fatal injuries. Accidental gunshot injuries commonly result from:

• Poor training in firearm safety
• Children playing with a gun
• Teens showing off a weapon
• Improperly stored gun

Dog attacks and dog bites

Most dogs are loyal companions and guardians. Yet dog attacks can cause permanent disability and disfigurement. In Texas, Lillian’s Law holds dog owners responsible when their unprovoked and unsecured dogs attack another person who has not entered the owner’s property. The criminal consequences are the toughest in the country and the civil courts are equally responsive to the rights of innocent people who have been attacked by vicious animals.

Contact a Houston accident injury lawyer to safeguard your rightful recovery

The law office of Shane R. Kadlec is located between the Galleria and downtown Houston and represents clients throughout Texas, primarily in and around Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley.

Call Shane R. Kadlec at 281-643-2000 or contact the law firm online to schedule your free consultation.