Houston Personal Injury Law Blog
Higher number of traffic fatalities expected in 2020
Texas accident data revealed that Greater Houston's law enforcement officials responded to more than 600 traffic fatalities during 2019. The 2020 numbers may exceed the prior year's. To address the expected increase, Texas Department of Transportation funding will go...
Who is liable for wrongful death?
If you go through the death of a spouse, parent or child in Texas, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This does require that the cause of death is someone else's negligence or willful disregard for the safety of others. Many such cases come from...
Four tips for driving safely in work zones
Many drivers find it frustrating to navigate through work zones. Nonetheless, remodeling and reconstructing Texas roads is important as the population of the state continues to grow. While driving through a road work area might feel tedious, driving cautiously is well...
What are the basics I need to know about motorcycle insurance?
Owning a motorcycle in Texas is amazing. The weather is great right throughout the year with very few exceptions. There are also tons of wide, open roads to go riding on. Unfortunately, you do share the roads with drivers who do not always pay attention. Drivers are...
Eating while driving: A dangerous distraction?
Immediately after having been in a car crash in Houston, your thoughts may turn to determining what caused the driver to lose control of their vehicle. If upon further investigation you find that the driver has fresh food stains on their clothing, you may have your...
Why tough clothing is important for motorcycle riders
A major risk for any Texas motorcycle rider is that a collision will occur or something will happen to throw the rider off the bike and cause the rider to skid across an abrasive concrete surface. This impact may result in road rash that permanently damages the skin...
How can truckers keep the road safe?
Car accidents in Texas can be devastating, but this is worse when it involves a big rig or commercial trucks. Often, trucking accidents are devastating, particularly when involving a passenger vehicle. Here is what you need to know about keeping the road safe. The...
Starting a new job, stress and bicycle accidents
For a lot of people, starting a new job can be a difficult undertaking. Familiarizing yourself with new co-workers, managers and employers can be a struggle, as well as adjusting to job responsibilities that may be very demanding or one may not have a lot of...
How dangerous is driver fatigue?
Texas drivers like you have plenty of hurdles to handle any time you hit the road. While driving under the influence or texting and driving typically hold the public’s attention more often, there are plenty of other dangers as well, such as driver fatigue. The...
Is truck driver fatigue a problem?
Texas drivers like you share the road with plenty of people in any given day. Unfortunately, with more people on the road, you have a higher chance of running into dangerous situations. We at the Law Offices of Richard J. Presutti, P.C. are here today to discuss one...
