Advocating For Houston’s Injured Since 1996
Holidays are meant to be a time for celebrations, giving and spending time with loved ones. There are many hazards such as dangerous motor vehicle accidents, slips at stores, falls off ladders and home fires that occur during the holiday season. It is important for...
Burn injuries tend to have long lasting physical, emotional and financial impact on a victim. A victim may require extensive surgeries, prolonged spells of hospitalization and intense rehabilitation to recover from them. Catastrophic burn injuries cover large portions...
Driving is a privilege, not a right. Every driver has a legal obligation to act in a manner prescribed by law. Failure to do so can result in an accident. Distracted driving is anything that takes an individual’s hands off the wheel, eyes off the road or mind off...
Gunshot injuries are a major public health concern in Texas. There has been an increase in mass shootings and homicides in the state due to firearm violence. Accidental firearm injuries were 4 times more common in Texas than in any other state, according to a 2014...
Many people in Houston and all across Texas prefer to use Uber and other ride sharing services instead of taxis, trains and buses for daily transportation needs. People find these services easier to use and cheaper compared to other modes of transportation. If a...
Strokes are the third leading cause of deaths in the United States. Each year, about 800,000 individuals suffer a stroke in the Country. It is estimated that 140,000 individuals die as a result of a stroke. A Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain stops. It is...
An attractive nuisance is something that could be very dangerous to children, perhaps leading to catastrophic injuries, that is located on someone’s property. Even if the children should not trespass on that property, the homeowner may be liable for injuries that...
There are times when you know that you’re driving into a traffic jam, such as during your morning or evening commute. And there are also times when traffic congestion may suddenly pop up out of nowhere, such as the result of a new construction project or an accident....
All types of auto accidents are dangerous, but if such accidents involve a truck, then the risk of serious injuries and even death increases drastically. The cost of injuries and damages rise in accidents in which trucks are involved. A victim of a truck accident has...
Walking is one of the best ways to get around Houston. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents due to negligence are one of the greatest causes of deaths and serious injuries in Houston and throughout Texas. Negligence is defined as “Failure to take reasonable care to...