by Rachel Arnold | Dec 29, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Lawyers sometimes refer to the proof required to bring a successful medical malpractice claim as the “four Ds”: Duty, Deviation (or Dereliction) from Duty, Damages and Direct Cause. Duty of Care Doctors, nurses or other medical professionals who have entered a...
by Rachel Arnold | Dec 4, 2020 | Medical
We generally think of hospitals as places where people go to get better, not to get injured. While that’s usually the case, there is an unfortunately omnipresent risk of falls in inpatient settings and nursing facilities. Many patients in hospitals are there for...
by Mark Weycer | Oct 19, 2020 | Drugs & Prescriptions
Having a drink every now and then has become a tradition in many scenarios — tailgating before a football game, happy hours, celebrations, holidays, or simply to destress after a stressful day. And, while they certainly can make conversations more lively and can make...
by Mark Weycer | Sep 17, 2020 | Vehicle & Auto
If you’ve been driving long enough, you are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. For decades, there have been television ads and news stories about these types of accidents and their catastrophic effects. However, these warnings have not served as an absolute...
by Mark Weycer | Aug 5, 2020 | Vehicle & Auto
If you’re the parent or legal guardian of a teenager, you are well aware of the constant worry that comes with the territory. Are things going well at school? Do they always come to you whenever they face any difficulties? Are they staying away from drugs and alcohol?...
by Mark Weycer | Jul 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
Socializing in the United States has many common denominators across the country — hosting cookouts by a pool, attending Super Bowl parties, and joining friends at happy hour, to name a few. And, while these events are enjoyable — and certainly sometimes even feel...
by Mark Weycer | Jun 26, 2020 | Premises Liability
Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children in the nation, and something that most pool owners understand is a major liability, especially when it comes to inexperienced, and unsupervised swimmers. In fact, according to the National Safety Council (NSC),...
by Mark Weycer | Jun 16, 2020 | Vehicle & Auto
As nationwide stay-at-home orders begin to wind down, millions of drivers are returning to the roadways in search of a sense of normalcy, and Houston-area drivers are beginning to show how quickly they can return to their bad habits behind the wheel. In fact, the week...
by Mark Weycer | Jun 8, 2020 | Vehicle & Auto
No matter the circumstances, getting into a car accident is always an unfortunate event. In a best-case scenario, you have minor damages and can drive away after exchanging information with the other driver. In a worst-case scenario, someone is severely injured — or...
by Mark Weycer | May 19, 2020 | Personal Injury
When you work for an employer, you have the right to be safe on the job. You have responsibilities as an employer, like doing a good job and showing up on time, but the company you work for has its own set of responsibilities. Unfortunately, not all employers live up...
