It was 18 years ago that the south Texas coast sustained its last Hurricane. This year, thousands were affected by Hurricane Harvey and its category 4 level winds. Many fled the coast as mandatory evacuations were issued by numerous coastal cities. People lost their homes, businesses, and personal belongings. Luckily, … Continue reading
A stunning 31% of all the traffic deaths in the United States were involving people who drove while they were intoxicated. That’s no less than 10,000 persons a year or 28 a day! Driving while intoxicated is commonly known as DUI (driving under the influence), but in some states, it’s … Continue reading
If you have not heard the news regarding Johnson and Johnson, the family company is causing a ton of grief, heartache, and suffering after it was recently revealed there is a link to the long-term female use of baby powder for hygiene to cancer. The studies have been diverse in … Continue reading
Two words that can usually lead to a groan from whoever you are talking to is “jury duty”. What is voir dire, and what should you expect? Lawyers and judges pick juries by a process called “voir dire”, then the potential jurors from the venire are questioned by either the … Continue reading
In the state of Texas, if you are injured in an automobile accident and are taken to the emergency room, there is a chance that the hospital may file what is called a “hospital lien” against you. They are given the power to do so under Chapter 55 of the … Continue reading
Plenty of accidents, along with countless close calls, have been the result of a driver not being able to see the vehicle next to them. The area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver is often referred to as a blind spot. These blind spots exist … Continue reading
We have all heard the old saying. The adage we all grew up hearing is that “You HAVE to get the oil changed in your vehicle every 3,000 miles, or else!” While this is a common saying, is it true? And what happens if you do not? Is your car … Continue reading
If you have turned on the TV in the last two weeks, you would have almost certainly seen coverage on Hurricane Harvey. “[Harvey] is an active tropical cyclone that is causing unprecedented and catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas. It is the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United … Continue reading
So you were recently involved in a motor vehicle collision which caused some significant damage to your vehicle and your body. You’re wondering a number of different things, including how you are going to get from point A to point B, now that your wheels are gone. What do you … Continue reading
You were minding your own business enjoying the ride as a passenger in a motor vehicle. Then out of nowhere, you have just been involved in a wreck. It is not your fault. You were not even driving and it was not even your car. So do you ask yourself, … Continue reading
