Houston Injury Law Blog
Speak out if a dangerous dog is threatening your neighborhood
Living with dogs, you know how gentle and friendly they can be. Unfortunately, that is not the case for every four-legged companion. Some dogs fall ill. Others are injured or upset. When they’re unstable and fearful, they’re much more likely to lash out. In Houston,...
Fatigue is a common contributing factor for large truck crashes
Commercial truck drivers work very long hours, often in difficult driving conditions due to construction, accidents or weather. Their job necessitates trying to drive as much as possible at one time, especially when their cargo is something perishable or...
Commercial truck insurance companies want to reduce their losses, not pay claims
Getting into any kind of collision on the Texas roadways could mean substantial damage to your vehicle and potentially significant injuries that might leave you unable to work. Certain factors increase the likelihood of the crash having severe consequences for you. A...
Why you should never run from an aggressive dog
When a dog acts aggressively toward you, perhaps running at you as you jog by a home, you may be tempted to run for it. You want to get away, and you’ll instinctively sprint off down the street. You figure that you have to get away to prevent the attack....
Distracted commercial drivers break the law and endanger others
The laws that truck drivers have to follow on the road often change through the course of a single shift. Many commercial drivers travel across multiple states every day as part of their job. Even truckers who only drive locally in Texas may not fully understand the...
How insurance breed restrictions change Texas dog bite cases
Dog bite attacks often happen in the blink of an eye. Perhaps you just showed up at a co-worker's home to work on a presentation, only to have their large dog come charging at you from the side yard. Maybe you entered a business that allows the owner's dog on the...
Important points to remember after a dog bites you
Being bitten by a dog is usually a tremendous shock. If the bite is severe, your natural priority is going to be getting medical care. Even if this is a serious incident, however, you should get contact information from the animal's owner because you may need it in...
Dog Bite 101: The Ultimate Guide
While we love our furry friends, sometimes dog bites can still happen, here’s a good article from the Fluent Woof about why dogs bite and some interesting statistics around it, read the full article here: https://fluentwoof.com/dog-bite/
Delivery drivers: How to stay safe from potential dog bites
Whether you deliver pizzas, mail or flowers, as a delivery driver, you are responsible for dropping off special items to clients’ houses. This can be an enjoyable and rewarding profession, however, it does place you in the unknown when it comes to homes with dogs....
Stuck in a traffic jam? You can prevent a crash
Truck drivers are meant to be cautious when they’re driving, especially on highways like Interstates 10 and 45. These busy interstates have plenty of travelers on them, and a single truck driver who isn’t paying attention or who falls asleep behind the wheel could put...
