Should Snapchat Remove the Speed Filter?
Over the last several months, we have received numerous phone calls from students and young adults that have been injured in vehicular accidents due to the use of Snapchat. The Snapchat Speed Filter overlays the speed at which someone is traveling for all their friends to see. We have learned that it has become a […]
Houston Police Department (HPD) SUV and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Van Car Crash
On Monday, October 3rd, 2016 a Houston Police Department (HPD) SUV and a Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center van got into a wreck in southwest Houston. The crash happened around 6 am on Holmes Road in Fannin. There were four people in the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center van when the accident occurred. All four were […]
What is Comparative Negligence in a Car Accident – What are the Laws in Texas?
Most U.S. states apply some form of comparative negligence system to deal with accidents that are the fault of more than one party. Of course, this situation is common in car accidents. Although different states apply different forms of the comparative negligence system, if you are involved in a car accident in Texas, Texas law […]
Can a Houston Car Accident Lawyer Get More From an Auto Insurance Company?
Regardless of whether you win a courtroom verdict or an out-of-court settlement, a top-notch Houston car accident lawyer can increase the value of your eventual recovery by a margin that is far greater than the amount his services will cost you, because his skills empower him to pressure a stringy insurance company to pay out […]
How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help Me in Houston, Texas?
You may not need to retain legal representation for a minor car accident. If your injuries are serious or if bills mount, however, you will need to enter into serious negotiations with the other side (typically an auto insurance company), file a lawsuit, or both. It is in this situation hiring a skilled Houston car […]
How Long After a Car Accident Can I File a Lawsuit in Texas?
The Texas legal system, like other jurisdictions, imposes time limitations on the enforcement of its citizens’ legal rights. These time limits are strictly enforced, although narrow exceptions do exist. It is absolutely critical that you keep the appropriate deadline in mind, because missing it could be fatal to your case. In Houston car accident cases, […]
Gulf Freeway and Southwest Freeway Deadly Car Chase
On Monday, September 19th at around 3:15 in the morning a high-speed police chase along the Southwest Freeway ended with the death of a suspect. The deadly chase began when police offers attempted to pull over a man driving a vehicle the wrong way on Smith Street. Houston Police Department Spokesperson, John Cannon, said that […]
Sheldon ISD School Bus Accident at Garrett Road and C.E. King Parkway
On Wednesday, September 21st, a school bus in the Sheldon Independent School District was struck from behind by a pick up truck northeast of Houston, Texas in Harris County. The incident occurred Wednesday morning just after 8:00 at the intersection of C.E. King Parkway and Garrett Road. According to representatives from the school district, the […]
What Are Some of the Most Common Speed Traps in Houston, Texas?
According to the National Motorist Association, Texas has more speed traps than any other state — 1,383 locations, over 300 more than the second-ranked state (California). Indeed, the small town of Estelline, Texas was named the Worst Speed Trap City in the United States in 2012. Although Texas has passed a state law that prohibits […]
Will Texas Pass Ridesharing Regulation for Uber and Lyft?
Uber, Lyft, and other transportation network companies compete successfully with taxis by using computer apps to match passengers with drivers who use their own non-commercial vehicles. As a consumer, all you need in order to take advantage of their services is a smart phone. Unfortunately, the Texas market is beset by a patchwork of inconsistent […]