Monthly Archives: December 2023
Is Ketamine a PTSD Wonder Drug?
A single dose of Ketamine significantly eases PTSD symptoms in less than twenty-four hours, according to a recent report. Ketamine is a frequently-abused and extremely strong anesthetic that is increasingly being explored as a treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Patients receiving ketamine saw their PTSD symptoms reduced by about 25 percent… Read More »
Teenager Killed During High-Speed Police Chase
An HPD officer apparently ignored the department’s no-chase policy and pursued a nonviolent offender at speeds of over 100mph, until the chase ended tragically. The chase began when officers witnessed two vehicles street racing on I-45 near Gulf Bank Road. The suspect, who was driving a Kia, apparently saw the officer and accelerated down… Read More »
Obtaining Compensation After a Wrongful Death
Financial issues worsen the emotional losses that a wrongful death creates. As survivors struggle to deal with a wrongful death and move on emotionally, financial concerns, mostly unpaid bills, hold them back. Texas’ wrongful death statute. Along with general negligence law principles, governs fatal injuries, like falls and motor vehicle collisions. A Sugar Land… Read More »
Obstacles to Settlements in Bicycle Crash Claims
Since 1997, the average medical bill in a bicycle collision matter has increased 137 percent. These wrecks also cause other economic damages, mostly lost wages and lost future earning power. Additionally, bicycle accidents cause a tremendous amount of emotional distress. Unfortunately, even though these costs are staggering, a settlement is not guaranteed. Several defenses… Read More »
Three Major Sources of Evidence in Car Crash Claims
To obtain compensation in a car crash or other injury case, the victim must prove negligence, or a lack of care, by a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not. That’s one of the lowest standards of proof in Texas law. So, a minimal amount of evidence could prove negligence. However, as… Read More »
What to Expect in a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Almost all motorcycle crash victims can expect a settlement. Over 95 percent of injury claims eventually settle out of court. However, “eventually” could be a very long time, usually several months. Initially, most insurance companies make low-ball settlement offers that, in many cases, don’t even cover medical expenses. They only make better settlement offers,… Read More »