Archive: October 2014

Today is my annual Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday To Me message. Happy Birthday also to my friends who share this birthday, such as Martha, Melissa, Marissa, Haidar, and Lisa. Stay safe out there.

Though an attorney will act as your advocate and do everything possible to help you win your personal injury claim, there are steps that you can take that will help your case succeed. It may seem common sense that you should receive payment for your pain, but unfortunately, the court system needs more than just […]

Bloomberg News reports surgeries performed by robots are increasing, “fueled by aggressive marketing by doctors, hospitals and Intuitive Surgical Inc.,” the $1.5 million robot’s manufacturer. Advertising for the procedure was found on physician and hospital websites and other forums, claiming “fewer complications without proof,” and ignoring “contradictory studies finding no advantage in some cases.” According […]

In our Social Security disability practice, we see many clients with bad cases of rheumatoid arthritis. It’s a painful, disabling condition. The Healthline site has very good resources for those dealing with rheumatoid arthritis. Please read the articles there. Here is a short statement from the site: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. The […]

Tort reform made sense to lots of people at the time, Stephen DiLeo included—that is, until a doctor removed his son’s brain tumor. That was the headline and subhead of a recent article in The Houstonia Magazine. And the answer is YES — it’s far past time to reform “tort reform” in Texas. This was […]

When you are on the road, you need to be as safe as possible. We all know how even a small crash can change your life. Every step listed below can help you avoid an accident. According to Tanner Law Firm, car accidents are still at the top of the list for most injuries received […]

OK, this article has almost nothing to do with injury or disability. But in my younger years I gave a lot of thought to getting a pilot’s license, so this was interesting to me. Pilots are among the most respected professionals in the world. Their training ensures the safety of millions of travelers each year, […]

This shadow dancing is stunning.

When you have been injured on the job, in public, from a car accident or much more, you need to follow simple steps to retain your rights. There are many things you can do after a personal injury, and you must go through the whole process to make sure your rights are kept safe. Here […]

Traffic violations, for speeding and reckless driving, are extremely common. Most people have received a traffic ticket themselves or know someone else who has paid a fine for driving above the speed limit. Surprisingly, the more serious traffic violations, such as driving under the influence, happen just as often. Driving under the influence, or DUI, […]