People involved in car accidents are often asked a lot of questions after the incident. Law enforcement may ask a series of questions and take your statement. Emergency responders may ask questions about your injuries and medical history.
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Filing a Claim if You Were Injured in a Car Accident as a Passenger
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 22,000 passengers suffered minor or serious injuries, and nearly 600 died as the result of automobile accidents in the state in 2019.
My Loved One Was Killed by a Drunk Driver. What Happens Now?
According to the 2019 Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts by the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2019, there were about 73 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drivers under the influence of alcohol in Houston, Texas. If your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, you have the right to pursue compensation.
Single-Vehicle Accident Claims
According to the 2018 Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts by the Texas Department of Transportation, single-vehicle crashes resulted in about 1,291 deaths statewide in 2018.
What to Do About Toxic Exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 13 million Americans are potentially at risk for chemical exposure at work. Even in environments where chemicals and toxic substances are not used in the course of business, chemical exposure can arise from everyday objects like thermostats, old paint, and outdated plumbing.
What Do I Do If I Have Been Attacked by a Dog?
Each day across the U.S., more than 1,000 people require emergency medical care because of a serious dog bite injury. On average, over 14,000 dog bite victims are hospitalized each year. In the 15-year period ending in 2019, 521 citizens in the U.S. have died from dog attacks.
My Doctor's Oversight Has Had Serious Consequences
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. According to a Johns Hopkins University study, medical errors and negligence are responsible for the death of over 250,000 individuals in the United States every year. A doctor's oversight can lead to...
Who is Responsible when You Sustain an Injury Using a Product?
Major product liability cases make national headlines, such as Tylenol’s cyanide-laced pills or metal shards in Takata airbags. But every day, thousands of products, large and small, fail because they’re defective. And thousands of people are injured or killed as a result.
Important Steps to Take Following an Accident
Traffic accidents across the United States occur at a rate of 6 million every year, resulting in 3 million injuries, with 2 million of those injuries being permanent. Other accidents, including pedestrian, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents caused by moving vehicles account for thousands more injuries and fatalities.
Next Steps After an Industrial Accident
If you have been injured in an industrial, oil field, or refinery accident in Houston, South Houston, Webster, or Pasadena, Texas, you should explore the workers' compensation benefits you are eligible for. If your employer is not a workers' compensation subscriber, you can still seek fair compensation through other legal channels.