Most people have never heard the term “post-traumatic arthritis” unless they or someone they know has been diagnosed with this condition. It’s estimated that some 5.6 million people is the U.S. live with this diagnosis. As the name implies, it’s a type of...
If an item you bought at the store ends up causing an injury to you or a loved one, you might expect the retailer who sold it to bear responsibility. However, the transaction alone does not determine whether Texas law allows a claim against the store. Establishing the...
People fear the idea of a spinal cord injury and the paralysis often triggered by complete injuries. When trauma severs the spinal cord, people immediately and completely lose motor function and sensation below the site of the injury. However, spinal cord injuries do...
While most people are aware of the dangers of distracted driving, a large portion of them do not take it seriously enough. A five minute trip will confirm this, as you’ll typically see drivers doing all sorts of other things while driving. Much of this is because...
Oil and gas work comes with many serious job hazards. Oil and gas professionals are at risk of vehicle collisions and chemical exposure. They can fall from a significant elevation or get hurt while working below grade in a pit or trench. Vehicles are a source of risk...
Semi-trucks have much longer stopping distances than other vehicles. Drivers need to be aware of this, or they could find themselves in a position where they cannot stop in time to avoid a collision. Exactly how far any vehicle needs to stop is dependent on numerous...
When a loved one dies due to someone else's negligence, your family may face both grief and financial hardship. Texas law gives eligible family members the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Who can file and why it matters Under Texas Civil...
Phantom limb syndrome sometimes happens after an amputation injury. A person may feel burning, tingling, pain or other sensations. It essentially still feels like the limb exists, even though they can physically see that it does not. What is often happening is that...
A traumatic spinal cord injury can change nearly every part of a person’s daily life within seconds. Serious falls, vehicle collisions and workplace accidents may leave victims facing not only immediate medical treatment but also years of physical and emotional...
Most people assume they have plenty of time to figure things out after a serious accident. You deal with the injuries first and handle everything else later on. It’s an assumption that has cost accident victims thousands, sometimes everything. Texas law gives injured...
