Going out to grab a meal is a simple task that many of us have done countless times. What would you do if such a simple trip resulted in injury? When visiting an establishment, you anticipate great service but would never expect to be hurt in the process. Federal, state and local laws provide property… Read More
Category: Negligence
by Amber Cortez | July 23rd, 2014 | Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
by Amber Cortez | June 30th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury
You’ve probably received a few texts or phone calls while driving, but have you ever answered them? Can doing so place you or other motorists in harm’s way? According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, texting drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car accident. With 505 deaths… Read More
by Amber Cortez | June 10th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
The open road can be an intimidating thing to deal with, especially when the towering shape of a semi-truck appears when you least expect it. About 500,000 accidents are attributed to these massive vehicles every year and 5,000 of them result in fatalities. A truck accident can be devastating enough to completely change or end… Read More
by Amber Cortez | June 9th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Negligence
A flat tire can be one of the most problematic and inconvenient things a driver can deal with. Pulling onto the side of the road to change a busted wheel can put you in a highly-dangerous situation out of your control. Unknowing or negligent drivers can veer off their lanes at any given second and… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 27th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Personal Injury
Smartphones have steadily become a part of our everyday lives. They provide you with the contact you need with friends and family and become reliable sources of fun when times get a bit boring. Despite their convenience, most people understand there’s a time and a place to use them, and one of them is definitely… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 16th, 2014 | Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Personal Injury
Driving is one of the biggest necessities in our everyday life, but adding alcohol to the mix can turn this everyday activity into one of the most dangerous actions on the road. An accident at the hands of a drunk driver can leave you and your family with a lifetime of physical and mental damage.… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 12th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Cars are a big necessity in our everyday lives, but like almost everything, they tend to break down from time to time. A vehicle malfunction while driving can be dangerous, but you never imagine trouble will appear once you’ve pulled over to take a look under the hood. This proved to be tragic for a… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 7th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Hit-And-Run, Negligence, Wrongful Death
You, like most people, would likely agree that driving involves much responsibility and concentration. You sit inside your vehicle and zoom around town at various speeds, but nothing should go wrong when you stop at a red light, right? Unfortunately, for a group of people from Montgomery County, the “safest” time to be in a… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 30th, 2014 | Blog, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one can be an extremely painful situation, especially if their death was caused by a hit-and-run accident. Not only will you live a life without this person at your side, but you will have to deal with the stress of medical and funeral fees. A family in Plano may be too familiar… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 21st, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Personal Injury
A woman faces a lawsuit after an accident that occurred on Nov. 21st, 2012. The plaintiff claimed the accident, in which he was rear-ended, left him with several injuries. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year in the District Court of Galveston County, cites negligence and gross negligence on the woman’s part. Alleged Carelessness According to… Read More