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: Personal Injury
by Amber Cortez | July 23rd, 2014 | Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Restaurant Sued after Customer Suffers Injury in Fall
by Amber Cortez | June 30th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury
TxDOT Kicks Off “Talk, Text, Crash” Campaign
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
Trucking Accident Claims Man’s Life, Comedian Tracy Morgan Left Seriously Injured
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 | May 27th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Personal Injury
Injuries Arise After Texting Driver Causes Accident
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
Drunk Driving Accident Prompts Victim’s Lawsuit
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
Woman Killed in Car Crash Caused by Intoxicated Driver in Houston
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 | April 29th, 2014 | Blog, Personal Injury
Killeen Citizens Concerned with Recent Dog Attack Spur
A dog attack can be an extremely dangerous and traumatic experience. The victim will not only have to deal with the injuries sustained, but also live with a possible paralyzing fear of canines. While most will agree on feeling a strong bond and love for these house pets, the residents and officials of Killeen have… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 22nd, 2014 | Blog, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Man Charged After Injuring 3 Pedestrians in a Hit-And-Run
Hit-and-run incidents have become an unfortunate and regular occurrence in the streets of Austin. Last month, a drunk driver claimed the lives of four people and left many more with injuries during the South by Southwest Festival. Now, another hit-and-run case has left three pedestrians injured with many wondering how the problem can be solved.… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 21st, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Personal Injury
Car Accident Leads to Negligence Lawsuit
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
by Amber Cortez | April 16th, 2014 | Blog, Hit-And-Run, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury
Brownsville Woman Behind Bars After Hit-And-Run Accident
Authorities arrested a 48-year-old woman after she fled the scene of a crash that left two people injured at the 1900 block of E. 14th Street in Brownsville. While the alleged wrongdoer was able to avoid the immediate repercussions of her actions by fleeing, she was later found and charged for her negligence. The Aftermath… Read More