In August 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed an expansion of consumer protections from domestic and foreign air carriers, which would codify a well-settled interpretation of the law that is an unfair business practice for 1) an air carrier, or a ticket agent…
Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants…
With five million registered vehicles in the Houston area, a flat tire, stall, or even a minor wreck can instantly go from inconvenient to tragic. According to Houston TranStar, for every minute a motorist is stopped on a freeway, the risk of being seriously injured…
In Texas, there are generally few circumstances in which an aggrieved homeowner may sue their natural gas provider for ordinary negligence for a home explosion or fire caused by a natural gas leak. For each natural gas provider in the State, the circumstances are limited…
As Houstonians, we constantly hear news of explosions and chemical releases from refineries and chemical plants. Often these tragic events occur in heavily populated residential areas that refineries and chemical plants call home. While there is a risk in living near these refineries and chemical…
With Fall comes a number of local fairs with traveling amusement park companies arriving in town with cotton candy, corn dogs, and rides in tow. Traveling amusement park rides and even their more permanent theme park cousins are supposed to present thrills, fun, and excitement…
You’ve just been injured in an accident, taken to the hospital, and you have no insurance to pay for the enormous treatment charges. To make things worse, a few weeks after you’re released from the hospital, a “hospital lien notice” shows up in your mail.…
Unexpectedly losing a loved one is devastating and can be emotionally and financially draining to those left behind. While there is no amount of money that can replace the loss of a loved one, there are ways to ensure that justice is served for them.…

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