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
Understanding the Texas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims When a person suffers injuries because of someone else’s negligence, one of the most important legal concepts they must understand is the “Statute of Limitations.” Every state has laws that impose deadlines on how long an injured party has to … Continue reading
Why Crash Test Ratings Matter When Purchasing a Vehicle As a personal injury attorney at Herrman & Herrman in South Texas, a large part of my job involves helping individuals and families who have suffered injuries after serious motor vehicle accidents. Many of these cases involve devastating crashes that leave … Continue reading
Why Crash Test Ratings Matter When Purchasing a Vehicle As a personal injury attorney at Herrman & Herrman in South Texas, a large part of my job involves helping individuals and families who have suffered injuries after serious motor vehicle accidents. Many of these cases involve devastating crashes that leave … Continue reading
With millions of automobile accidents throughout the United States each year, traffic safety is a concern that has been given increasing attention over the last several decades. One area of major concern continues to be the high rate of incidents involving people who drink and drive. Over the last few … Continue reading
