A Guide to Help You File a Successful Car Accident Claim
If you have been involved in a car accident in Houston or anywhere around Texas, you should know that you will be dealing with insurance companies. Be aware that insurance companies are in the business of collecting profit and will engage in tactics to minimize, delay, or deny your claim altogether. Insurance companies are only […]
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
The time aspect of a personal injury case is very situational. It depends on the severity of the injury, available evidence and proof to produce negligence, recording of witness statements, and much more. Moreover, the plaintiff may decline to receive the settlement amount in anticipation of receiving more than the insurance adjuster offered during the […]
You Deserve Compensation For Catastrophic Explosion Injuries
Burn injuries are one of the horrific consequences of explosions. As we saw with the explosions at the Boston Marathon and a catastrophic factory explosion in Texas, these types of incidents can result in significant loss of lives, property and long-term consequences for an entire community. Victims suffer substantial physical, emotional, and financial outcomes regardless […]
Why it’s Essential to File a Lawsuit on Time
You must file a lawsuit on time; otherwise, you may miss out on the compensation you deserve, and depending on your accident, there is a chance that other individuals may be injured too. The Time Limits on Your Lawsuit Regardless of who or what caused your accident or the injuries you sustained, every state has […]
How to Know if Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Has Merits and Chances of Success
Not all injury claims have merits, so how to know if your particular case can result in a lawsuit? Your accident case may show merits for the claim to be adjudicated in your favor; however, failure to prove the merits using substantial evidence in the court result in outright denial of injury claims. Dealing with […]
Houston Burn Injury Lawyer
Burn injuries are among the most severe and life-altering injuries a person can endure. When someone else’s negligence caused your burns, you should not carry those costs alone. Joe I. Zaid & Associates is a Houston personal injury law firm representing burn injury victims across Harris County and the greater Houston area. A Houston burn […]
Understanding The Legal Implications of Dog Bite Accidents in Texas
As far as most dog owners are concerned, their dog is the cutest and most loving family member. It’s hard for them to imagine that they could harm anybody at all. However, when you look at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics, an astounding 4.5 million people are victims of dog bites every year. […]
How to Handle a Slip and Fall Accident at a Restaurant
Slipping or falling is not planned and could be very embarrassing, especially at a restaurant. The extensiveness of the injuries sustained sometimes could result in temporary or permanent injuries, depending on several factors. According to Houston accident attorneys, slipping and falling are significant causes of accidents in restaurants. They can become inevitable accidents due to […]
Can I Be Held Liable For a Car Accident That Was Caused by Bad Weather?
The Department of Transportation found that approximately 21% out of 5,891,000 automobile collisions are related to bad weather that occurs each year in the United States. Severe weather creates dangerous driving conditions. Weather like fog can impact your capability to see, which can make driving risky. Other weather such as snow, ice, and rain can […]
Auto Accidents Are The Leading Cause of Death in The United States
What is accountable for over 3 million injuries every year? Auto accidents are. Drivers have become more distracted and negligent while driving an automobile resulting in car accidents. While these can have minor effects on other victims, they also can seriously affect others, leaving some seriously injured or permanently hurt and financially devastated. Experienced Car Accident […]