In Texas underinsured/uninsured insurance (“UIM”) is not required by Texas law. While all drivers in Texas are mandated by law to have minimum liability insurance on their vehicles, the minimum liability insurance required is only $30,000. This minimum amount would not cover sever injuries and disability from a car crash. Therefore, it is the wiser…
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Fisher Price is taking heat yet again for a defective baby product. The recalled product at issue is the Rock n’ Play Sleeper, which was recalled on January 9, 2023 after being sold by Fisher Price since September 2009. Over 4.7 million Rock n’ Play Sleepers are effected by the recall, which was triggered by…
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A helicopter crash in the gulf has likely proven fatal for four individuals in late December of 2022. After four long days, the Coast Guard suspended their search for the four missing persons on December 29, 2022. The pilot and three oil rig workers crashed in the gulf after a routine pick up from an…
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Holiday traffic started in Houston before Thanksgiving weekend and will not likely let up until after the New Year. With kids out of school more often than not, and busy shoppers running errands all over town, this time of year drivers on the roads are more inexperienced than ever and the roads are more congested…
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Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants that serve alcohol liable if there was service of alcohol…
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Houston residents increasingly enjoy the pass time of biking along Houston’s vast bayous and greenways. While biking has only grown in popularity since COVID made outdoor recreational sports grow in popularity, for many the e-bike is a thrilling new option in the sport. Unfortunately, E-bikes have led to a rise in tragic biking incidents. This…
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As Houstonians, we constantly hear news of explosions and chemical releases from refineries and chemical plants. Often these tragic events occur in heavily populated residential areas that refineries and chemical plants call home. While there is a risk in living near these refineries and chemical plants, the facilities also have a duty to prevent dangerous…
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A trucking company is liable for the death of one man in Houston after a tire flew off a large truck while driving on I-45 North. The accident occurred on the busy interstate near Louetta and caused a traffic backup for miles. The cause of the tire coming loose is unknown, but negligence is clearly…
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