Unlike commercial motor vehicle requirements, there are no statewide regulations of ambulance insurance minimum limits apart from what passenger cars must carry. Instead, any insurance requirements for ambulances over and above what passenger cars carry must be set by... Read More >
Houston Bicycle Riders Are Still at Risk During Pandemic
A lot has changed around Houston since March of 2020. Overall traffic has decreased due to stay-at-home orders and more businesses moving to remote workforces to weather the storm. You would expect a reduction in traffic to result in fewer serious bicycle accidents.... Read More >
Understanding the Truck Driver’s Duty to Secure the Load
Sometimes even a property secured load requires escort vehicles as an extra precaution. A commercial truck driver is responsible for many things when they climb behind the wheel. One of the most important is making sure to secure the load. A shifting load in transit may not... Read More >
Is it Safe to Travel Internationally During this Phase of the Pandemic?
On March 19, 2020, The Department of State in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control issued a Level 4 Global Health Advisory warning Americans not to travel internationally because of COVID-19 globally. The Department of State lifted the Level 4 Global Health Advisory... Read More >
The Flood of Houston Business Interruption Claims
2020 has been a unique year indeed. The COVID 19 outbreak has resulted in a significant decrease in auto accident claims due to fewer drivers on the road as a result of multiple stay-at-home orders being issued and businesses shutting down or moving to remote workforces. Some... Read More >
Houston’s Interstate 45 Has a Killer Reputation
Interstate 45 is just under 285 miles long and connects Galveston to Dallas. It has always been known for two unique things: it is the shortest of all the Interstates and the only Interstate Highway to be completely contained within a single state—making it the only intrastate... Read More >
Houston Mail Carriers Need Your Help Reducing Dog Attacks
For three years running, Houston has held a title given by the United States Post Office that we should be absolutely embarrassed about—Dog Bite Capital of America. While many cities have seen a decline in the need to hire a dog bite attorney due to an attack, dog bite... Read More >
Hit-and-Run Accidents are All too Common in Houston
Hit-and-run accidents are a weekly and sometimes daily occurrence in Houston and the surrounding areas. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Texas ranks number 8 in states with the highest number of hit-and-run accidents nationwide. Over 2000 people... Read More >
Why I Mentor | Paul Cannon | Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.
A Short Job Interview When I was in my third year of law school, I responded to a blind ad for a law clerk that was posted on a job board at South Texas College of Law. I went in for an interview and the interview went like this: “Thank you for coming, Mr. Cannon. I have... Read More >
Honda Issues 5 Separate Recalls affecting 3 Million Vehicles Worldwide
In breaking news, Japanese automaker Honda has issued several more recalls addressing 1.6 million potential defects in Odysseys, Pilots, and Passports sold in the United States. The recalls affect Honda model years 2018 through 2021 and cover a variety of vehicle defects. These... Read More >
