When it comes to transportation, society as a whole tends to rely more on myths and assumptions than actual fact-based conclusions. Take, for example, the issue of public transportation. For many years, the media and various transportation industry spokespeople have echoed a singular narrative: that mass transit options are inherently … Continue reading
While many people point to death and taxes as the only two real certainties in life, there is another thing that is just as certain: accidents will happen. Unfortunately, those accidents often bring with them injuries for those involved. Many accidents are preventable, however, including those that involve slip-and-fall incidents. … Continue reading
Every year, several million workers across the United States suffer some sort of injury or illness at work. Despite decades of governmental regulations and monitoring of the workplace to improve safety, accidents still happen and workers still get hurt. For some, the injuries are minor and recovery occurs quickly. For … Continue reading
If you’re like many people, you may have found yourself in situations where you have had a drink or two and still feel sober enough to drive. Perhaps you’ve even gone that extra step and actually gotten behind the wheel of your vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and somehow managed … Continue reading
Stadiums have always presented unique safety concerns, many of which have been addressed only in the wake of accidents or other tragedies. Some have referred to this phenomenon of increasing safety regulations as “legislating by catastrophe” as a way to highlight the fact that many safety procedures and risk mitigation … Continue reading
Modern communications technology offers many advantages for people around the world. Devices like smartphones have helped people to be more connected than ever before, with voice calls, video conferencing, and text messages providing a range of options for communicating from almost anywhere. While most would argue that this advance has … Continue reading
All states have an imposed deadline or time period coded in law that limits the time a party can make a claim. This time limit, otherwise known as the Statute of Limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years in the State of Texas. This means that if you are … Continue reading
As a personal injury attorney at Herrman & Herrman in South Texas, it is my job to help clients who have been injured. A large number of these injuries are motor vehicle accident related and it is my duty to investigate these collisions and evaluate my client’s cases. These cases … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year again when people dress in their favorite pastel colored shirts or dresses decorating as many eggs as they can boil. Before we continue on about the happiness and love that Easter brings, let us take a minute to wonder just how exactly this became a yearly … Continue reading
Moderated Settlement Conference No one ever plans on getting into a car wreck, and a serious collision can have a negative lasting effect on a person or family. When a Plaintiff is injured, often times the costly and timely process of litigation can be avoided or seriously reduced with the … Continue reading
