Skincare product manufacturers and marketers, Rodan + Fields, is currently facing a federal class-action lawsuit regarding their Enhancement Lash Boost Eye Serum. The Rodan + Fields lawsuit aims to prove that Rodan + Fields violated state consumer protection laws by engaging in... Read More >
The Dangers of Distracted Driving by Commercial Truck Drivers
Distracted driving is dangerous whether the vehicle is a passenger car, a motorcycle, a bus, a large truck, or another type of commercial motor vehicle. However, distracted driving by commercial truck drivers can present an increased risk. Large trucks and buses are much... Read More >
Houston is Home to the Most Dangerous School Zone in America
Every driver knows that school zones require special care, including reduced speeds. You would think this fact would make us extra careful to protect kids from school zone accidents, especially in big cities where there are so many. Sadly, this is not the case. Houston is home... Read More >
Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicle Accident Caused by Distracted Driving
Last week, a self-driving Uber car struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona. This unfortunate Uber accident occurred on a Sunday night and the company halted all autonomous car tests in Arizona, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto the next day. The Uber car was a Volvo... Read More >
How Do I Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer?
Finding the Best Personal Injury Attorney for You How do I find the best personal injury lawyer for me? After a serious accident, you want the best personal injury lawyer you can find to help you, right? But how do you locate the best personal injury lawyer for you? This... Read More >
Recording Phone Calls Without Consent: Where Technology and Law Collide
Is it Against the Law to Record a Telephone Conversation if You are Not a Party to the Call? It is against federal law for an individual to record a telephone conversation he is not a party to. This is known as wiretapping—a form of eavesdropping. Persons convicted of... Read More >
14 Reasons Why A Personal Injury Lawyer Won’t Take Your Injury Case
People often come to us after having talked to several personal injury lawyers in Houston who turned their case down and instead of being given a reason why, they were sent a generic letter saying: “Sorry we cannot help you, you should talk to another lawyer.” They have... Read More >
Commercial Truckers are at High Risk for Workplace Injury and Death
Commercial trucking accidents are dangerous for obvious reasons. Because commercial trucks are so large and heavy, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are much more likely to be injured or killed in a car-commercial truck crash. However, the fact that truck drivers fare better... Read More >
Houston Bicycle Laws and Safety
Riding a bike is a great way to exercise, travel, and create lasting memories with your family and friends. For whatever reason you may go bicycling, Houston bicycle laws clearly state that bicycles on the roadway are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities... Read More >
Time to Change the Laws Regarding Bus Liability Insurance in Texas?
Buses come in a wide variety of sizes and have a wide variety of uses in Texas. There are metropolitan area buses, school buses, airport shuttles, casino shuttles, private coaches, greyhounds and countless other types of buses on Texas roads every day. In light of their... Read More >
Voluntary Recalls
Most people know that when a product, food, or medication is recalled by a governmental entity such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) or the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall should be taken seriously. If a government agency finds it necessary to... Read More >
Post-Surgical Complications and Fatalities
Many people are understandably apprehensive about surgery. Family members in the waiting room generally breathe a sigh of relief when the doctor comes out to advise that the procedure has been completed and the patient is in recovery. Unfortunately, that relief may be... Read More >
Babysitting Laws in Texas
What are the Babysitting Laws in Texas? While there is no legal minimum age for babysitting in Texas, it is generally recommended by medical professionals that babysitters be no younger than 11. The maturity of any candidate should be evaluated very carefully to see that they... Read More >
Liability for Injuries Sustained in the Use of Exercise Equipment
Whether there is any liability when you are injured when using exercise equipment is determined by several factors. One of the first inquiries is whether there is a contract that governs the rights and responsibilities of the injured party and the exercise facility. ... Read More >
Keeping a Safe Distance Between Cars on Texas Roadways
Texas law requires drivers to keep a "safe distance" when following another vehicle so as to prevent rear-end accidents. But, what amount of space is a safe distance between cars? In recent years, the two-second rule has given way in some circles to the three-second rule.... Read More >