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Lane splitting and lane filtering are practices that have occupied a gray area in the law in many states as to whether or not these practices were legal. Several state legislatures across the United States have been taking up the issue in the past few years to shed clarity on... Read More >

One of the most frustrating issues that you will inevitably run across during your career if you practice personal injury law, is a defendant who is too ignorant to realize that it is in his own best interests to turn the legal papers over to his own insurance company and... Read More >

In a significant stride towards increasing accountability and strengthening penalties for intoxicated drivers, the State of Texas has recently introduced a new law that has caught the attention of legal experts and concerned citizens alike. This groundbreaking legislation,... Read More >

The attorneys at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury and Accident Lawyers are proud to be partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) again for their annual Walk Like MADD 5K fundraising event for the Harris County and Montgomery County areas. About Walk Like... Read More >

The Houston Chronicle reported a bizarre hunting accident in Texas that claimed the lives of three people and a hunting dog on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  Three people from Florida were hunting in a cornfield near Bastrop, TX with a friend from Red Rock, Texas when they fell... Read More >

Mass torts and class action lawsuits are integral parts of the legal system that serve to protect individuals against corporate negligence that causes widespread harm. These legal actions offer a way for large groups of individuals who have suffered similar harm to join together... Read More >

In Texas, the statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit is 2 years unless an exception applies. But what many people do not realize is that the longer you wait, the harder it is to find a lawyer willing to take on the case on a contingency fee basis. Delaying in... Read More >

Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one. Grief can be an incredibly lonely, difficult, and isolating emotion. Processing grief can be substantially more difficult when a loved one loses their life in a preventable accident due to another person's negligent... Read More >

Whether you plan to stay for 12 months or 12 years, your apartment is your home, and you should feel safe there. One of the major perks of renting an apartment is that maintenance is generally included in your lease. However, accidents can happen in apartment complexes if the... Read More >

Roughly 5000-6000 plaintiffs have been through a bumpy ride in the Bair Hugger mass tort litigation.  About 5060 Bair Hugger lawsuits were dismissed with most later reinstated. Additionally, new ones have been filed. As of this 3M Bair Hugger Litigation update, 5250 lawsuits... Read More >

For Immediate Release June 2, 2023 Big news today for Firefighters who developed cancer after exposure to PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)  and are now in the AFFF Firefighter foam litigation as well as others who are pursuing PFAS lawsuits. Reuters... Read More >

How long your Texas slip and fall case takes to settle depends on a variety of factors. With an experienced Texas slip and fall attorney by your side, you may be able to reduce the length of negotiations and reach a fair slip-and-fall settlement without a protracted legal... Read More >

If you have been following local news, you have likely seen the stories of a former Magnolia, Texas pastor who showed up at the police station to come clean about sexually assaulting several teenage boys that had been left in his charge. Michael Romero (now age 51) was a youth... Read More >

On the afternoon of May 23, 2023,  in Conroe, Texas, tragedy struck when a residential house under construction collapsed, resulting in the loss of two workers' lives and 7 other laborers suffering work injuries. The incident sent shockwaves through the community, leaving... Read More >

Trucking accidents are extremely dangerous not only because of their size and weight but also because of the high speeds they’re usually traveling on freeways and highways. One seemingly minor mistake made by a truck driver can cause life-altering consequences for themselves... Read More >