A trip, slip and fall accident can happen anywhere: in your home, at a friend’s, at the grocery store or at your favorite restaurant. If someone else’s negligence resulted in your slip-and-fall, you may pursue them for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. ...
Personal Injury
When is a business responsible for slip-and-fall injuries?
There is a saying that accidents just happen sometimes, and the reason people call them accidents is that no one person had control over the situation. However, many scenarios that people refer to as accidents are actually the result of either negligence or...
You may not notice the worst slip-and-fall injury right away
Falling can result in serious injuries. Even if you don't fall from the top of a stairway or a significant elevation, a slip-and-fall on the same level can still result in serious injuries. Many people could cause a soft tissue injury or broken bone by trying to catch...
How often are employees hurt while working?
Workers who are employed across various sectors face numerous hazards on the job. Some jobs may be more dangerous than others but working in any industry can lead to an injury. From repetitive strain that results from doing the same movements for years to accidents...
Do more pedestrian deaths occur during the day or night?
Fatal pedestrian accidents can occur at any time and there are various factors which may increase the probability of a pedestrian accident. For example, certain areas may see an increase in the number of pedestrians during the day, when people may be more likely to...
Can glare from headlights cause a crash?
Drivers use headlights to maintain solid visibility during the nighttime hours, making sure that they stay on the road and are able to see potential hazards such as a deer crossing the street. Unfortunately, the use of headlights can be problematic in some ways. For...
When a property owner is liable for a trespassing child’s injury
Children in Texas learn by exploring new areas and picking up interesting objects. This often means they are going places and doing things that could be harmful to them. For the curious mind, there is nothing more tempting than to go where they have been told not to....
Employee rights violations and workplace accidents
Those employed in various fields face many threats each day, whether their job responsibilities place them behind the wheel, they work on a construction site, or they find themselves in an office. Unfortunately, workplace accidents cannot always be prevented. However,...
When an employee takes legal action following an accident
There are many facets of business litigation, from allegations of unlawful discrimination to sexual harassment and wage violations. That said, work-related accidents can be especially upsetting for injured workers and even their employers. From taking time off work,...
How common are work zone injuries?
For those who work in road construction sites, all sorts of dangers may be present every day, from injuries caused by machinery to exposure to extreme heat. Unfortunately, road construction workers also run the risk of being struck by vehicles while they are on the...