Category Archives: General
The Importance of Hiring a Trial Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case
After a serious accident, your focus is rightly on healing—physically, emotionally, and financially. The last thing you want is to get caught in a prolonged legal battle or be shortchanged by an insurance company that’s more interested in protecting its bottom line than making you whole. That’s where the decision to hire the right… Read More »
Accidents Unique to 18-Wheeler Crashes
Accidents involving 18-wheelers are far more complex and devastating than typical car crashes. These massive vehicles, also known as big rigs, semi-trucks, or tractor-trailers, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Due to their size, weight, and specialized operation, 18-wheeler accidents often involve unique factors that don’t apply to regular motor vehicle… Read More »
Refinery Explosions & Oilfield Accidents
The oil and gas industry is vital to Texas, powering economies and providing jobs. However, the inherent dangers of refineries and oilfields make them some of the most hazardous workplaces in the state. When safety protocols fail or equipment malfunctions, devastating accidents can occur, leaving workers with life-altering injuries or worse. At McLemore, Reddell,… Read More »
When Is a Property Owner Liable for a Slip and Fall on Their Premises?
Slip-and-fall accidents can result in severe injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, and spinal cord damage. Read on for a discussion of how Texas premises liability law governs when a property owner can be held accountable for injuries sustained in a slip-and-fall accident on their property. If you or a loved one has been… Read More »
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Texas
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries and life-changing consequences for riders. Knowing what to do after a motorcycle accident in Texas is essential for protecting your health, rights, and potential claim for compensation when another party is responsible for causing the crash. The steps you take immediately following an accident can significantly impact… Read More »
Unique Issues in Truck Accident Cases
Truck accidents are typically more challenging and complex than car accidents between passenger vehicles, for a number of reasons. For example, commercial vehicles are highly regulated, and these regulations can play an important role in establishing important questions of liability and fault. The chance that multiple parties may bear responsibility for the crash is… Read More »
Texas Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving is a growing concern on Texas roads, contributing to an increasing number of accidents and fatalities each year. In response, Texas has implemented laws aimed at reducing distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile devices while operating a vehicle. Understanding these laws is crucial for both drivers and personal injury victims in… Read More »
Common Injuries in a Car Accident
Texas led the country last year with the most fatal car accidents. Traffic deaths topped 4,000 in the Lone Star State in 2023, and over 15,000 nonfatal accidents resulted in serious injury. Total injuries (serious and non-serious) exceeded a quarter of a million. Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on Texas roads, leading… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions: Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault?
By most accounts, rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accidents in Texas and across the United States. Although rear-end crashes aren’t always severe, they do often cause significant property damage, and serious injuries occur probably more often than you think. A widespread belief is that the rear driver is always at… Read More »
Tips to Avoid a Car Accident: Essential Safety Strategies for Texas Drivers
In Texas, where vast highways and lonesome state roads stretch boundlessly across the landscape and dense urban traffic can be both unpredictable and unavoidable, the potential for car accidents is everywhere a daily concern. As experienced personal injury attorneys at McLemore, Reddell, & Story, P.L.L.C., we have seen firsthand the devastating impact of car… Read More »