Monthly Archives: May 2024
U-Haul Truck Wrecks and Liability Issues
A full-size, fully-loaded U-Haul moving truck weighs almost 36,000 pounds. People usually need commercial drivers’ licenses and squeaky-clean driving records to operate these massive vehicles. But at a U-Haul establishment, almost anyone with a valid credit card can walk out with the keys. Normally, the negligent entrustment rule applies in rented or borrowed vehicle… Read More »
Near-Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Highway 6
Two motorists struck a man who was crossing the northbound lanes of SH 6. One stopped and the other one didn’t. According to police, a man was trying to cross the northbound lanes in a dark stretch of road where there wasn’t a crosswalk. Police say the man was first struck by a Toyota… Read More »
Top Five Reasons 18-Wheelers Jackknife
Disastrous jackknife truck accidents, which are usually related to one of the five causes mentioned below, are one of the leading causes of fatal large truck crashes. Today’s large trucks are hard enough to control on a regular basis. When the cab is more than a 45-degree angle from the trailer, the rig is… Read More »
Indoor Swimming Pool Injuries in Houston
Although these waterpark and indoor pool facilities rake in millions of dollars, many of them don’t staff up for increased traffic. Therefore, one of the swimming pool injuries discussed below is more likely. The swimming pool owner, which is usually an out-of-state holding corporation, is financially responsible for damages in these matters, at least… Read More »
The Inside and Outside of a Nursing Home Fall Claim
Each year, the medical bills alone in elderly fall injury cases total more than $50 billion. These economic costs are only the tip of the iceberg. The noneconomic costs are much higher. Many elderly fall victims are so afraid of repeat falls that they withdraw from family, friends, and social activities. The resulting isolation… Read More »
