The Texas Supreme Court has set oral arguments to be heard on February 21, 2021, in the cases of In Re Facebook, Inc. and Facebook, Inc. D/B/A Instagram. This issue to be decided is whether a minor human trafficking victim may bring a lawsuit against social media platforms... Read More >
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Toddler in Child Seat Only Survivor of Highlands DWI Collision
Drunk Driving Accident in Highlands on Thursday 1/7/2021 Tragedy struck two families last night after a suspected drunk driver caused a head-on collision with a young mother and her two-year-old in Highlands, Texas--an unincorporated area east of Channelview and north of... Read More >
Know the Truck Blind Spots
It is more common than not that you get caught in the blind spot of an 18-wheeler. It is important for drivers to know the blind spots of an 18-wheeler while driving. The 18-wheeler has three blind spots. The two lanes on the right of the vehicle, and one lane on the left of the... Read More >
Urgent Penumbra Catheter Recall: Jet 7 Reperfusion Catheter
An urgent voluntary Penumbra catheter recall of the Jet 7 Reperfusion Catheter was issued on December 15, 2020, by Penumbra, Inc. due to a potentially disastrous defective condition. According to reports submitted to the FDA, the catheter has expanded, ballooned, and even... Read More >
Provisional Driver’s License Restrictions
The Freedom of Driving is Not the Same for Kids Today When I was a teen, obtaining a driver’s license represented freedom. We could not wait to get our licenses and be able to drive and go see our friends. Back then, there were not too many restrictions on teenage drivers.... Read More >
Fall Protection in the Workplace Highlighted by Two Houston Fatalities
Two separate and unrelated fall fatalities happened in the Houston-area on September 3, 2020, and November 11, 2020. Both involve very different circumstances, but they both highlight the need for fall protection in the workplace. Worker Dies Falling into Trench On September... Read More >
Houston Fatal Motorcycle Crash Highlights Need to Keep Proper Lookout
Houston, TX A fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 22, 2020, around 4:30 a.m., highlights the importance of drivers keeping a proper lookout for motorcycles. The driver of a black Maserati was pulling out from a private drive... Read More >
How to Challenge a Judgment in Texas
When a Judgment is taken against you and you do not want your credit ruined, you have two choices: pay the judgment or fight it. If you decide to fight the judgment there are four main ways a judgment can be challenged: a motion for new trial, an appeal, a restricted appeal,... Read More >
The Cost of Dog Bites
Dog bites can happen for many reasons. Sometimes the dog is playing and things get a little too rough. Sometimes the dog simply misunderstands someone’s actions or intentions. Sometimes dog bites happen because they have negligent owners. When dogs are neglected, mistreated,... Read More >
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Employee Remote Working Survey Results
To better understand and assist our employees to succeed in their respective roles in the firm, the attorneys at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. sent out an anonymous Remote Working Survey regarding the employees' experience with remote working as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic... Read More >