From the Law Offices of Robert Rodriguez Knee injuries are some of the most common joint injuries that can occur in a car wreck. Because a car occupant is in a sitting position, his knees are exposed and susceptible to injury. In the many years I have been a personal injury attorney in Houston, I have handled many cases involving…
Falls are a leading cause of serious injury in the United States. Someone does not need to be at a significant elevation to experience a fall that causes a major injury. Same-level falls can lead to broken bones and brain injuries, as well as soft tissue injuries, contusions and lacerations. Slip-and-fall incidents are one of the leading causes of same-level…
Vehicles moving at high speeds are much more likely to cause catastrophic property damage and serious personal injury. However, any time that a vehicle strikes a person or another vehicle, both property damage and injuries will likely result. There are far more low-impact collisions than high-speed crashes that occur every year, and many low-impact collisions aren’t officially reported. However, these…
There are hundreds of thousands of motor vehicle collisions in Texas every year, although the exact number fluctuates. Every year, the Texas Department of Transportation compiles information about all of the collisions reported. Researchers look at the outcome of each crash, the factors that contributed to the crash and even the location where it occurred. All of that information helps…
If you have been involved in a serious accident and have suffered a life-changing injury, you will have many questions, worries, and fears about what your future holds for you. You will want to know not only the legal remedies that are available to you, but also about your medical care, financial obstacles, and living adjustments you will encounter. I…
Texas is a big State with hundreds of thousands of miles of roadways. It is no mystery, then, that thousands of auto accidents happen every day across our state. Thankfully, most of these accidents are minor fender benders and many of these do not cause any injuries whatsoever. I will discuss major accidents, involving death or serious injury, at another…
From the Law Offices of Robert Rodriguez Whiplash injury is by far the most common injury from a car wreck. Like the crack of a whip, a person’s neck can be whipped back and forth in almost any type of car wreck, but especially in a rear-end collision. Whiplash can be extremely painful and can severely limit your ability to…
I’ve been hit by a drunk driver. Can I sue the bar that served him? The answer to that question is found in a Texas law known as the Dram Shop Act. But first, what does the word “dram” even mean? A dram was a small (think an ounce or so) unit of liquid measure. Places that sold liquor or…
It is much more common than you think for people to walk away from a car crash unaware that they have just suffered a major injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have a strong association with car crashes, as collisions are one of the top causes of modern brain injuries. Unfortunately, people who hurt themselves in a collision often fail to…
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY INJURIES IN THE OIL FIELDS? The Oil and Gas industry is big in Texas. There is oil field work in practically every corner of the state as well as on the Gulf Coast. Drilling platforms can be busy places, with many workers crowded into one place while different teams perform different tasks. Coupled with the…