Insurance Companies Want You to Settle Fast – Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident or suffered any kind of personal injury in Texas, insurance companies will often contact you right away. They might seem concerned and eager to “help,” but their real goal is to get you to settle your claim as quickly as possible. At Joe I. Zaid & Associates, […]
1 Million+ Emergency Room Visits Annually: The Hidden Danger of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are more than minor mishaps—they represent a significant public health concern. Each year, over 1 million emergency room visits in the U.S. are attributed specifically to slip and fall incidents, while total fall-related ER visits exceed 8 million, accounting for up to 21% of all ER visits. These numbers reveal the […]
Slip and Falls: The Second Leading Cause of Accidental Death in America
Slip and fall accidents might seem like a minor inconvenience, but the reality is far more serious. Across the United States, these incidents are the second leading cause of accidental death, surpassed only by motor vehicle crashes. Every year, thousands of Americans suffer life-altering injuries or lose their lives due to slip and fall accidents—often […]
Waste Management Accidents In Texas: What To Know And How A Lawyer Helps
Waste management accidents involve injuries caused by garbage trucks, recycling vehicles, landfills, transfer stations, and material recovery facilities. In Texas, these crashes and workplace events often involve backing trucks, roadside strikes, roll-aways, machinery, and heat. Texas law gives injured people two years to file most claims, with special rules and damage caps if a city […]
What happened on Universal Orlando’s Stardust Racers?
Summary A 32-year-old guest, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe on September 17, 2025. The medical examiner ruled the cause as “multiple blunt impact injuries” and the manner of death as an accident. Deputies are reviewing the case under Florida’s manslaughter statute to determine if negligence played a role. The […]
What Happened at the Walmart Distribution Center Roof Collapse in Denton County, TX
A strong line of severe storms swept through northern Denton County on September 21, 2025, causing significant damage across Sanger and the surrounding area. One of the hardest-hit structures was the Walmart distribution center off I-35, where ferocious winds ripped open a 45–50 foot section of roof, exposing the inside of the massive building to […]
What should I do after a slip-and-fall in Mario Land at Epic Universe?
TL;DR Summary Report the fall at First Aid and Guest Services right away and ask for an incident number. Photograph the area, your shoes, and your injuries; save your footwear in a sealed bag. Florida law gives most negligence victims two years to sue and uses a 51% fault bar. Repeated rain‑related slips may show […]
When Can You Sue a Bar for Overserving in Fatal DUI Cases? Texas Dram Shop Laws Explained
Summary You can sue a Texas bar or liquor store if it served someone who was obviously intoxicated and that intoxication helped cause a fatal crash. Families can file wrongful death claims; the estate can bring a survival claim. The deadline is generally two years from the date of death. Bars often raise a “Safe […]
Why Your Brain Misses 50% of Hazards: The Science of Selective Attention While Driving
Summary Hands-free isn’t risk-free: phone conversations drain mental bandwidth and shrink what you notice. Your gaze steers the car; panic “target fixation” can pull you toward the hazard you stare at. At speed, your useful field of view and reaction time shrink, so fewer side hazards register. Use commentary driving and the SIPDE method to […]
Storefront Crash Attorney | Vehicle-Into-Store Accidents in Texas
Vehicle-into-store crashes injure shoppers and staff with no warning. These events also trigger complex insurance and legal issues. This guide explains who may be liable, what evidence matters, and how Texas law allocates fault. Joe I. Zaid & Associates represents injured Texans in these cases statewide. We offer free consultations. Why storefront crashes matter Vehicles […]