In the State of Texas, all dogs are not treated equally. Whether a dog owner can be held civilly liable for damages done by their dog depends often on what city or county the dog happens to be kept in. It is important that you know what your county’s laws are so that you... Read More >
How to Declare a Dog a Dangerous Dog In Houston
You just bought your new home. It seemed like a quiet, safe neighborhood in the suburbs of Houston. But then, "those neighbors" moved in. You know the ones. Every time a jogger goes by, you hear their large dogs slam into the fence snarling and barking. The ones who always... Read More >
Katy Municipal Codes Relevant to Dog Bite Law
Dog bite law varies from city to city due to variances in municipal codes. If you are attacked by a dog within the City of Katy, your case is subject to the Katy Municipal Codes. The Katy dog bite codes include both dog leash laws and dangerous dog laws. Since both may... Read More >
What Constitutes a Minor Impact Collision?
Minor impact collision is a phrase used by liability insurance adjusters to describe an automobile accident where the visible property damage to the vehicle is such that it either cannot be seen by the naked eye or appears to be indicative of a low-velocity collision. Any... Read More >
First-Party Insurance vs Third-Party Insurance
What is the Difference Between a First-Party Insurance Claim and a Third-Party Insurance Claim? The difference between a first-party insurance claim and a third-party insurance claim is who you are submitting the claim to and what duties they owe you as a result. If you are... Read More >
Texas Supreme Court Denial Means Brain-Damaged Child Gets a Day in Court
Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. v. Rebecca Lugo, Individually and a/n/f of Ingrid Banda, a Minor On February 9, 2018, Ingrid Banda, a minor, had brain surgery performed at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. Following the surgery, Ingrid had paralysis to... Read More >
When Do You Need to Hire a Bed Bug Lawyer?
When Do You Need to Hire a Bed Bug Lawyer? If you have suffered a significant economic loss due to having to throw out property and/or medical illnesses due to a bed bug infestation that your landlord allowed and failed to warn you about, you should speak to a bed bug lawyer to... Read More >
Recall of Medtronic HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device Pump Implant Kits
Class 1 Recall of HVAD Pump Implant Kits Medtronic is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits for the HeartWare HVAD System under a Class 1 Recall. This class of recall indicates that continued use poses the risk of serious injury or death. If you have been implanted in one of these... Read More >
Two Weekend Incidents Highlight the Houston Street Racing Epidemic
Street-racing has long held a presence in the Houston area. The Tomball Parkway is known for its share of car wrecks due to vehicle drag racing up and down the roadway. This past weekend two separate Houston street-racing incidents made local and national news—news Houston... Read More >
No Landowner Liability for Slip and Falls on Ice
For the last week, Houstonians have been dealing with weather issues that are extremely uncommon to our area: ice and snow. Not only do many of us not know how to drive on it, but we also do not know how to walk on it. With this new weather comes questions regarding a... Read More >
Driver Fatigue Likely Cause of Fatal San Antonio Truck Accident
San Antonio, Texas Tragedy struck on January 23, 2021, when an 18 wheeler flew off of an I-37 overpass and crashed, bursting into flames. The trapped driver was unable to escape before flames engulfed the cab. According to investigators, the truck struck a guard rail and... Read More >
Houston Bicycle Lanes Project Making Cycling Safer
The Houston Bicycle Lanes Project The city of Houston has started a new bicycle lane project that is expected to make the city more active and safer. The Houston bicycle lanes project is predicted to result in many new miles of bike lanes throughout the greater Houston area.... 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 >
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 >