2010 April

Archive for April, 2010

Things never to mention to an adjuster

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 30th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Car Insurance Claims  •  No Comments

Recently I read an article about things one person felt you should not to mention to an adjuster. Borrowing from that article for inspiration, here is a short list of things you may not want to volunteer to the adjuster. 1. I have a whiplash injury; 2. I’m sorry about the accident; 3. It’s new [...]

Texas car accident injures four children

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 29th, 2010 under Auto Accidents  •  No Comments

Recently, outside of Lubbock,Texas a six-year-old child was hospitalized because of injuries sustained in a four-car pileup on the West Loop. Fortunately, the child was later listed as in good condition at the local hospital. The tragic car accident happened about 5 PM last Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, one vehicle failed to control speed [...]

Texas man found guilty in DWI car accident

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 23rd, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Drunk Drivers  •  No Comments

A Texas City man was found guilty of drunken driving which left an Army reserve soldier critically injured. The 52-year-old man was convicted partly on the testimony of a forensic evidence expert from the DPS. The expert testified that in her opinion the defendant had a blood-alcohol content of around .165 at the time of [...]

What’s wrong with pursuing an injury claim?

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 22nd, 2010 under Auto Accidents  •  No Comments

In my Houston personal injury practice I have people who have been injured in car accidents who express reluctance in pursuing a claim for their human damages. By human damages, I mean the recovery process and such things as disability, loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering. It seems in today’s society that [...]

Some tips on handling your own car accident injury claim

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 20th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Insurance Claims  •  No Comments

Many people try to handle their own car accident injury claim and have varying degrees of success in that endeavor. Here are a few tips to help you should you decide to handle your injury claim yourself. Not every injury claim requires an attorney, smaller claims involving very minor injuries and little in the way [...]

High-speed motorcycle accident on FM 1960 in Houston turns fatal

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 19th, 2010 under Auto Accidents  •  No Comments

According to reports a motorcyclist reached speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour on FM 1960 Friday night. The motorcycle apparently sideswiped a Cadillac which was changing lanes, and the motorcycle driver lost control and ran into the back of a Toyota. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and the Sheriff’s Department [...]

Fatal motorcycle accident in Houston

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 18th, 2010 under Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death  •  No Comments

A Houston man is dead and a woman was taken to the hospital as a result of a Saturday night motorcycle accident on Houston highway 288. According to initial reports, investigators believe that the motorcycle driver hit a guardrail and lost control of the motorcycle. The motorcyclists were not wearing protective gear according to authorities. [...]

Don’t sign documents given to you by the adverse insurance company!

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 15th, 2010 under Insurance Claims, Safety  •  No Comments

Accidents on Houston highways are a daily occurrence. Some result in property damage, others in injury and death. Real bodily suffering may include costly and incapacitating spinal cord or head injury, disfigurement or loss of limbs, bone damage or internal injuries, or a traumatic brain injury that results in the loss of a quality life. [...]

Toyota suspends sales of Lexus GX 460 SUV

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 14th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Product Liability, Recall  •  No Comments

The suspended sales of the popular model come after Consumer Reports issued a very critical review of the model. In a nutshell, Consumer Reports issued a do not buy rating on the GX 460. Toyota indicated that it would temporarily stopped selling this model while it conducted its own tests on the GX 460. This [...]

Car crashes into Houston post office and injures five

Posted by texastriallawyers on April 13th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Safety  •  No Comments

A large SUV crashed into a post office window today in Houston. Five people were injured and two taken to local hospitals. The car accident happened about 9:30 in the morning at the 3000 block of W. Fuqua. The SUV laid tire tracks from the parking lot, through the lawn, over the sidewalk and through [...]