Texas Injury Law Blog

What Are the Worst Offshore Accidents in History?

Offshore oil rig accidents are much more common than people realize. When working on an offshore oil rig, there are many types of offshore accidents that can occur, such as fires, explosions, collisions, lifting injuries, and slip-and-fall accidents. As a result, an offshore... Read More >

What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?

According to the Mayo Clinic, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a rare brain disease that affects some people who have suffered repeated concussions or traumatic brain injuries. Such injuries may come from military combat, contact sports, employment as a first responder,... Read More >

Types of Abdominal injury From a Seatbelt in a Car Accident

The increased safety of wearing seatbelts is taught to most of us from an early age. Wearing seat belts reduces the risk of serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half according to the CDC. However, seat belt use is actually associated with several internal injuries.... Read More >

Sugar Land Black Ice 18-Wheeleler Accident Closes Hwy 59

Around 3:30 this morning, a major crash involving at least three 16-wheelers and one additional vehicle shut down all northbound lanes of Highway 59  in Sugar Land, Texas. The accident scene had not been cleared as of 5:29 this morning according to Houston Transtar.  The Fort... Read More >

Can a Car Accident Cause a Torn Meniscus?

Yes. A medical meniscus tear will result from a car accident when the circumstances of the wreck cause an occupant to plant and twist her knee.  A lateral meniscus tear may also result from planting and twisting during a car accident or from hyperextending the knee. Auto... Read More >

Can you Tear Your Rotator Cuff in a Car Accident?

A rotator cuff tear is one of the most common shoulder injuries that you can sustain in a car accident. Even in minor impact collisions with minimal property damage to the vehicles, a jolt from behind or from the front when the shoulders are locked with arms outstretched can... Read More >

Texas Bicycle Laws for Avid Cyclists

The flat roads and open spaces in some parts of the state make Texas great for cycling. If you are planning on doing a cross-country ride or a bike marathon in Texas, you will be pleased to hear that Texas is a very bicycle-friendly state when it comes to riding on public roads.... Read More >

What is an Orbital Fracture?

An orbital fracture occurs when the bone of the eye socket (also called the orbit) is traumatically injured or broken. These injuries are also known as eye socket fractures and are usually the result of blunt force trauma to the eye. Severe ones may result in bone penetration... Read More >

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