Houston Injury Law Blog
Maintenance should be a priority for all truck companies and their drivers
Imagine driving down the street next to an 18-wheeler. All of a sudden, the vehicle starts to swerve. Moments later, the trailer tips, and you and several others end up involved in a serious collision. Commercial vehicles are large and powerful, so seeing a fault in...
What is an underride accident?
Large trucks pose a unique danger on the roads since their build and design can lead to underride accidents. If you have never considered these before, take a moment to do so, as they’re one of the most dangerous types of accidents anyone can ever be involved in....
Dogs need to be under an owner’s control at all times
If your area has leash laws, then it’s very important that dog owners follow them. There will always be instances where a pet gets out of their fence or when a leash breaks, but on the whole, owners need to do their due diligence in preventing their pets from running...
Evolution causes dogs to protect food
One of the times when a dog bite is most common is when the animal is just trying to protect its food. For instance, you may go over to a neighbor’s house with your child, and the child could run up to the dog -- excited to see it -- while it’s eating. Many dogs who...
Small dogs can be aggressive and a danger to children
When people think of dangerous dogs, the breeds that they most likely picture will be the large animals with a reputation for aggressive behavior. Thanks to their frequent use in films, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls and German Shepherds often inspire fear of bites among both...
Are pit bulls higher risk for dog bites?
Every loving Houston dog owner knows that how a dog is raised and trained as a lot to do with the cause of the pet’s behavior. A dog from any breed can be brought up in a caring home and taught to act gently and friendly with family members, children and strangers if...
Dog bite attacks are more common than you might think
People refer to dogs as man's best friend, but the relationship between humans and canines is a little more complex than that. Dogs are also a major source of risk for their owners and for unrelated humans who encounter a domestic canine in the home of a friend, on...
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...
