Monthly Archives: February 2023
Local Police Search For Two Hit-And-Run Drivers
Investigators have few clues in two separate hit-and-run accidents that killed two electric scooter riders. In one wreck, a pickup truck driving in the very left lane on Pease Street near Louisiana hit a man who was crossing the street on an electric scooter. An eyewitness said the pickup truck driver, who didn’t stop,… Read More »
Top Five Back Injury Causes
The lifetime medical bills associated with a serious spine injury could be more than $5 million. This financial figure doesn’t begin to cover the severe emotional distress that these victims, and their loved ones, must deal with. $5 million doesn’t buy much. Generally, the only available treatment options available are risky surgery or addictive… Read More »
Kinds Of Swimming Pool Injuries In Texas
Swimming pool drownings are the leading cause of death, not just the leading cause of accidental death, for children under 4. A few moments under the surface is sufficient to cause brain asphyxia and death. Additionally, a young child could drown in as little as a few feet of water. Drownings are the most… Read More »
Do Fall Injury Victims Always Get Settlements?
Sadly, the answer to this question is no, especially in Texas. The Lone Star State has a very weak res ipsa loquitur rule. This Latin phrase means “the thing speaks for itself.” Assume Max falls down the stairs and there were no witnesses. In most states, RIL applies, and jurors may presume that owner… Read More »
Left Hook And Right Cross Bicycle Accidents In Houston
As outlined below, well-meaning laws often have unintended consequences that cause left hook and right cross bicycle accidents. This effect occurs in other areas as well. Bicycle helmets are a good example. These thin helmets provide almost no protection in a high-speed wreck. Additionally, these helmets encourage bad driver behavior. Subconsciously, drivers believe that… Read More »
What You Should Know About Car Wrecks And TBIs
Every year, Traumatic Brain Injuries, many of which are car crash-related, kill over 60,000 Americans. These injuries are progressive. Initial symptoms, like short-term confusion and disorientation, soon become more serious symptoms, like severe headaches and personality changes. Eventually, these symptoms become unmanageable and often fatal. The fatality statistics are just the beginning. Over 1.5… Read More »
Breaking Down A Fort Bend County Bicycle Accident Claim
In 2021, tens of thousands of bicyclists were killed or seriously injured in collisions. These collisions cost over $23 billion. These costs are so high because the injuries in these cases are usually so severe. They include head injuries, broken bones, and other wounds that, in many cases, never fully heal. Because of the… Read More »
What Causes Brain Injuries?
Every year, millions of Americans live every day with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Every year, TBIs kill over 64,000 Americans. Diagnosis and treatment issues may explain the high mortality rate. Understandably, many doctors confuse TBIs with accident shock, mostly because initial symptoms are similar. Additionally, many ER and general practice doctors don’t have much… Read More »