Comprehensive Personal Injury Articles by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys

Talk to a personal injury lawyer honestly, promptly, and with specific facts so they can accurately evaluate and protect your claim. Be prepared to explain how the accident happened, your injuries, medical treatment, and any communications with insurers. Share documents, avoid exaggeration, and ask clear questions about next steps, timelines, fees, and case value. Many […]

To file a premises liability lawsuit in Houston, seek medical care, collect evidence, and contact a premises liability attorney. Have a lawyer send a preservation letter fast to save surveillance and maintenance logs. Open the insurance claim, avoid recorded statements, then file a petition in the proper Harris County court within two years. An injury […]

Texas motorcycle helmet law sets age requirements, allows limited exemptions, and affects injury claims after crashes. Riders under 21 must wear DOT-approved helmets, while those 21 and older may ride without one if they meet training or insurance requirements. The main risks include severe head injuries and reduced compensation, but riders still have the right […]

Lane splitting is illegal in Texas. State law prohibits riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or passing vehicles within the same lane. This ban applies on all Texas roads, including Houston’s congested highways. Although lane splitting is unlawful, riders may still recover compensation after a crash if another driver is primarily at fault, because […]

About 5.4% of motorcycle accidents in Houston are fatal. This means roughly 5 to 6 out of every 100 crashes result in death. Although the percentage appears small, Houston’s high crash volume makes the real impact significant, with dozens of riders killed each year. Heavy traffic, high-speed corridors, and limited rider protection contribute to this […]

Fault in a Houston truck accident is determined by examining evidence that proves negligence, such as black-box data, logbooks, police reports, camera footage, and maintenance records. Investigators assess whether the driver, trucking company, loaders, or manufacturers violated safety rules or failed to act reasonably. Under Texas’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can recover damages only […]