If you get injured in a work-related accident, you may qualify for workers’ compensation and/or a settlement from a personal injury claim in Texas. A key piece of evidence used in most work injury claims is eyewitness accounts. If no one was around to witness your work injury, however, this does not mean that you…
If you get involved in an 18-wheeler accident in Texas, it can upend your life. This is a traumatic event that will most likely cause serious injuries and irreparable property damage. While it is normal to feel confused or overwhelmed after a commercial truck crash, it is important to take certain steps to prepare for…
Construction zone accidents can be deadly for all involved. Construction is an inherently dangerous industry for workers in the U.S. There are certain mistakes and wrongful acts, however, that can increase the risk of a construction zone accident. Determining who is liable, or financially responsible, for a construction accident in Texas takes an investigation into…
Liability can be confusing in a truck accident claim in Texas. Unlike a typical car crash involving two passenger cars and their drivers, liability for an 18-wheeler accident does not always go to the truck driver. Complicated laws such as vicarious liability and federal statutes can apply to a truck accident case and make someone…
On July 11, 2019, a driver struck two pedestrians in Jacksonville, Florida, killing one on impact and injuring the other. The driver had been under the influence and was doing 75 mph in a 25 mph zone. On April 17, 2019, a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in front of a San Antonio elementary…
The long-awaited Salmonella Oranienburg culprit has been found. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak has been tied to whole red, white, and yellow onions imported from Mexico and distributed by ProSource, Inc. ProSource, Inc., a common supplier of onions, unfortunately served many restaurants where people who contracted the mysterious Salmonella…
There are both similarities and differences between a standard motor vehicle accident and a motorcycle accident in Texas. One similarity is that the injured victim must determine fault before filing an insurance claim. One difference is that in a motorcycle accident, it is more common for a driver to try to blame the motorcyclist. Despite…
If you are one of many people who ride a motorcycle in Texas, it is imperative to do what you can to reduce your risk of getting into an accident. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the number of motorcyclist deaths has increased dramatically over the last couple of years in the state, with…
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most devastating types of collisions. They are often catastrophic or fatal for pedestrians, as the human body cannot withstand the impact of a large and heavy motor vehicle. In 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles reported 717 pedestrian deaths due to traffic accidents. If you walk or jog…
The injuries from a vehicle-bicycle collision can be immense, especially for the bicyclist. In Texas, the law requires accident victims to determine fault before they can file insurance claims to pay for their injuries and losses. Motor vehicle drivers are not automatically at fault for bicycle accidents. Instead, fault, when a car hits a bicycle,…
