In Texas, individuals are allowed to use deadly force to defend themselves, their property, or another person or their property under very specific situations. Deadly force means force intended or known by the actor to cause or in its reasonable intended use, can cause death or serious bodily … [Read more...] about Self Defense Shooting in Texas – What to Know
Texas’s Constitutional Carry Law
On September 1, 2021, Texas’s constitutional carry law went into effect. The term “constitutional carry” refers to the rights under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to carry a handgun without needing a license or permit. However, before you walk out of your home with your handgun, … [Read more...] about Texas’s Constitutional Carry Law
Dangers from Defective Products
Usually, we take it for granted that the products we use are safe but there can be significant dangers from defective products. Unfortunately, defective products are released into the market every day, and these products can cause serious injuries and even death. If a product is defective, you can … [Read more...] about Dangers from Defective Products
Uber or Lyft Accident- Am I Protected?
If you were in a car accident with an Uber or Lyft driver in Sugar Land, it can be difficult to understand how to protect your rights. With rideshare services like Uber and Lyft being used by so many, the not at fault driver or passengers may wonder if they are properly covered for their injuries … [Read more...] about Uber or Lyft Accident- Am I Protected?
New Texas Law Targets Soliciting Prostitution
When Texas passed H.B. 1540 on September 1, 2021, it became the first state in America to make solicitation of prostitution a felony. Traditionally, Texas law enforcement’s focus on prostitution has been on the sellers, but these new penalties show a change to equally target buyers of sex. Texas … [Read more...] about New Texas Law Targets Soliciting Prostitution
Neighbor’s Assault Can Result in Personal Injury
Neighbor disputes in Fort Bend County are not uncommon, and in extreme cases, these disputes can turn physical with an assault and battery. The first option most people think of after being physically attacked by a neighbor is pursuing criminal charges. Many people do not realize that they may also … [Read more...] about Neighbor’s Assault Can Result in Personal Injury
Train Accident Results in Death
On October 23, 2021, three people died as a result of a train and two-vehicle accident in Bloomington, Texas. Steven Carreon, a 34-year-old from Port Lavaca, was traveling at a high rate of speed down Highway 185 when he hit the back of a Nissan Altima. 51-year-old Minerva Reyes was driving the … [Read more...] about Train Accident Results in Death
Long-Term Effects of Brain Injury
The brain is a complex organ that controls every process that regulates our body (thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breath, temperature, hunger, etc.). Many individuals who suffer brain injuries will have long-term effects, sometimes for the rest of their lives. If you or a … [Read more...] about Long-Term Effects of Brain Injury
Was Aggressive Driving the Cause of My 18-Wheeler Accident?
Aggressive driving is one of the leading causes of 18-wheeler accidents in Texas. Whether the trucker is running behind schedule, struggling with job-related stress, under the influence, or simply impatient, there is no excuse to drive aggressively. When trucker drives aggressively, they put … [Read more...] about Was Aggressive Driving the Cause of My 18-Wheeler Accident?
Accused of Kidnapping your Child
In Sugar Land, it is a crime for a parent, relative, or other loved one to take, hide, or keep a child from the other parent or person that has rights to the child. Most accusations of kidnapping a loved one are from the other parent of the child. This crime often happens during contentious custody … [Read more...] about Accused of Kidnapping your Child
