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By: Chris Brasure

Why Do I Need an Attorney for a Defective Product Case in Texas?

Product Liability

You often take the products we use in your everyday life for granted. This is true until a preventable injury rips us away from our comfort zone. The food we eat, the cars we drive, the products we use, these are all things that we take for granted and help…

By: Chris Brasure

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Texas?

Motorcycle Accidents

The practice of motorcyclists who zoom on past other drivers by riding between lanes and gaps are breaking the law in most states. In Texas, the practice of lane splitting, or lane sharing is explicitly illegal. One of the only states where “white lining” is legal is California, while most…

By: Chris Brasure

What Are Common Slip & Fall Injuries?

Slip and Fall

Common slip and fall injuries can range from minor to life-changing injuries. You may lose days or weeks from work, and be saddled with numerous medical expenses, and require ongoing medical care. Slip & fall also results in dire injury that can require medical help for the rest of your…

By: Chris Brasure

How Do I Know if I Have a Case After Being Electrocuted on the Job in Texas?

Construction Injuries Personal Injury

In Texas, the risk of an electrical accident is particularly high for those working in the construction sector, which is already among the most dangerous work environments. According to current statistics, nearly 1 in 5 workers’ deaths in the U.S. occurs among construction workers. Electrocution is the fourth leading cause…

By: Chris Brasure

How Is a Product Determined to be Legally Defective in Texas?

Product Liability

You assume that all the products you use at home, work, or play are designed with your safety in mind. No one thinks that a manufacturer designs a product to fail or cause injury, but injury happens all the time. Therefore, the makers of automobiles, children’s products, sports equipment, and…

By: Chris Brasure

What Should I Do if I’m Injured in Texas and My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp?

Personal Injury

Your rights as an injured worker in Texas are highly dependent on whether your employer has subscribed to workers’ comp insurance. Most employers do opt-in and purchase workers’ comp insurance that will provide you with benefits if you are injured. Some companies, however, will opt-out and not provide you with…

By: Chris Brasure

How Does Over Exhaustion of the Truck Driver Affect My Personal Injury Case in Texas?

Truck Accidents

Statistics show that truck driver fatigue and over-exhaustion may contribute to up to 40% of all truck accidents. Trucks on the road today can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. and are difficult to drive. They are hard to maneuver (especially rapidly), need much longer distances to stop, and have various…

By: Chris Brasure

How is Fault Determined in a Burn Injury Case in Texas?

Personal Injury

As burn injury lawyers, we know that burns can be caused in several ways and be due to negligence, overt carelessness, or the malicious intent of others. Tissue damage can be due to heat (or flame), chemical, electrical, and even radiation. Extremely hot liquids or gas (such as steam) can…

By: Chris Brasure

Can I Get Compensated for PTSD After a Car Accident in Texas?

Car Accidents

If you have been in a car accident, with the help of an auto crash lawyer, it is common to receive compensation for damages to your vehicle and medical costs due to the accident for yourself. A severe car accident can have life-changing effects, however. These injuries to your body,…

By: Chris Brasure

What If Your TBI is Caused By The Government?

Personal Injury

Let’s talk today about a question that I get from quite a few people actually in the group and just generally. And the question is: What and how can the government be held responsible if the government caused a traumatic brain injury?   Sovereign Immunity Now, this comes up in…