People are quickly returning to the major cruise lines after a multi-year disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from Statista, approximately 14 million American passengers board cruise ships in an average year. All cruise companies that operate in U.S. ports have a legal duty to keep their passengers safe. Unfortunately, too many of them fail to live up to this responsibility. Here, our Gulf Coast cruise ship accident lawyer highlights five things you should do if you are injured while aboard a cruise ship.  1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention Medical needs always ..read more

According to a report from ABC 13, a woman was killed after a stolen tractor trailer crashed into her house. The 18-wheeler accident occurred near 11500 McKinley Street, in the Northwest corner of Harris County. In this article, our Houston truck accident attorneys provide an overview of what we know about this tragic story and explain the key things to know about liability in stolen vehicle crashes.  Commercial Truck Was Stolen 10 Miles Away from the Site of the 18-Wheeler Accident Shortly before 11:00 PM on the evening of October 25th, a local trucking company reported th ..read more

Businesses and property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their premises in reasonably safe and secure condition for invited guests. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for a resulting accident through a premises liability claim. Notably, Texas law requires property owners and property occupiers to maintain exterior areas, including parking lots. Fall accidents on exterior walkways and in parking lots remain a safety problem. In this article, our Houston premises liability lawyer provides an overview of the most important things to know about parking lot fall ac ..read more

According to a report from ABC 13 Eyewitness News, family members are angry and calling for justice after losing a loved one in a tragic DUI crash on the North Freeway. Two people— LaQuenta Housley, 20, and Andrew Griffin, 31—were killed when their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver travelling in the wrong direction. Here, our Houston car accident lawyer explains what we know about this horrific crash and discusses the dangers of intoxicated driving.  Fatal DUI Accident in Houston: Drunk Driver Facing Intoxication Manslaughter Charge The Houston Police Department reports ..read more

Do you know that rear-end collisions are the most common type of multi-vehicle accident in the United States? According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), rear-end collisions make up nearly 30% of motor vehicle collisions nationwide. You need to know what to do to protect your legal rights and financial interests after a rear-end crash—and this starts with knowing how liable is determined for these types of accidents. Our Houston car accident lawyers provide a guide to rear-end collisions in Texas.  Rear-End Collisions Can Occur for Many Reasons Every car crash i ..read more

According to a report from Click2Houston, two people were killed in a tragic crash in the northwest corner of the city. A representative for law enforcement told reporters that the collision occurred because a driver ran through a red light. Tragically, red violations remain a major cause of serious motor vehicle wrecks in Texas and throughout the United States. Here, our Houston auto accident attorney explains what we know about this crash and red light safety in general.  Driver Blew Through Red Light, Caused Deadly Crash in Houston A pickup truck was traveling on Hollist ..read more

The rate of serious car accidents has been rising throughout the United States in recent years. It skyrocketed during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, there has been little improvement. In March, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) published its official car accident report for 2021—finding that it was the second deadliest year on our roads in the state’s history. In this article, our Houston car accident attorneys provide an overview of the concerning highway safety data released by TxDOT.  A Sharp Spike in Catastrophic Car Accident ..read more

Truck accidents are disproportionately likely to lead to severe or catastrophic injuries. The trucking companies that operate in Texas have a legal responsibility to protect public safety. If they cause a crash through their negligence, they can be held liable for the full extent of the resulting damages.  To maximize your recovery in a truck accident claim, you need strong evidence that proves the trucker and/or truck company’s liability. Here, our Houston trucking accident attorney provides an in depth guide to the evidence that you can use to prove fault in a tractor trailer ..read more

Many people are seriously hurt in slip and fall accidents each year. The National Floor Safety Institute (NSFI), slip and falls are responsible for nearly 3% of all injury related emergency room visits in the United states. When a slip and fall occurs due to another person’s negligence, they can be held liable for the accident. However, liability is not automatic.  This raises an important question: What do you need to prove in a slip and fall accident claim in Texas? The short answer is that an injured victim must prove that a business or property owner breached its duty o ..read more

Businesses and property owners in Texas have a legal duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition for guests. When they fail to do so, serious accidents can occur. Slip and falls are one of the most common types of premises liability claims. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that more than one million people need emergency medical care for slip and falls every year.  You can hold a negligent business or property owner liable for a slip and fall accident. This raises an important question: How much compensation can be recovered through a slip and ..read more