Most people don’t think about hit-and-run accidents until one happens to them or they see one occur. It is a jarring experience that can leave anyone feeling confused, aggravated, and unsure of what to do next. While our personal injury attorneys at the Hernandez Law Group, P.C. hopes a hit and run never happens to you, […]
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How to Handle Common Driving Emergencies
Even the most careful drivers can find themselves in emergency situations. A sudden tire blowout, a stuck accelerator, or even a patch of black ice can turn a peaceful commute into a complete disaster in an instant. By being aware of a few of the most common driving emergencies and how to handle them, you’ll […]
Who is Liable in Multi-Employer Work Site Accidents in Dallas?
It’s an unavoidable fact of life that accidents will happen, even at the workplace. When multiple contractors, subcontractors, and other supervisors are involved in the circumstances of the accident, determining liability can be tricky. Here is more information about the legal principles that govern worksite liability in Texas. OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine The federal Occupational Safety and […]
How to Obtain a Car Accident Police Report in Texas
The aftermath of a car wreck is a stressful time and you may need to take steps before the whole process is over. While it is not usually necessary to obtain a car accident police report on your own, you may want it for your files or other purposes. Fortunately, after you go through the […]
What Are the Different Degree of Burn Injuries?
When most individuals think of personal injury, they often think of car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and product liability. However, one of the biggest and most often overlooked types of injuries that can be compensated if caused by the negligence of another is burn injuries. Severe burns can lead to permanent damage, disfigurement, and […]
Reducing Accident Risk to Pedestrians and Drivers During Bad Weather
Texas isn’t known for its severe winters. While the state does typically experience a few weeks of frigid temperatures, the winters are generally mild. However, due to global warming, weather patterns have been drastically changing around the globe. Texas experienced this first-hand last year during the harsh snowstorm and significant drop in temperatures that left […]
How Truck Driver Shortages Affect Road Safety
The United States has seen a sudden and rather alarming change to its economy over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From industries being shut down to protect workers and employees being let go due to a significant decrease in business to the worker shortage being faced at this moment, the United […]
Navigating Aggressive Texas Drivers
It’s a hectic Monday morning. You are running late for work, your child missed the bus so now you have to run them to school, and you are pretty sure you left your coffee sitting on the counter at home. Already aggravated, you get even more upset when the car in the lane next to […]
Safety Tips for Airline Travel During the Holidays
The holidays call many loved ones home so that they can celebrate the merriment and bring in the New Year alongside family and friends. For many, this means taking a flight across the beautiful United States, and these important safety tips can help reduce the risk of an accident and help you get to your […]
Can a Landlord Be Held Responsible for an Accident on a Rental Property?
Premises liability is a legal concept in personal injury cases where the injury was the result of an unsafe or defective condition on someone else’s property. In most cases, premises liability involves homeowners and their guests, shoppers at a mall who got hurt because of a wet floor with no sign, or other similar situations. […]
