Auto Accidents

You never want to get a call from the police about your teen driver being in a serious (or fatal) auto accident. But what can you do to help prevent that? Find out below.
On May 13, 2019, a teen driver’s Saturn was split in half when they lost control while driving on the East Freeway in Houston.

The driver was killed. But the driver’s brother was expected to survive.

…It’s the nightmare story every parent of a teen driver doesn’t want to hear.

In the case of this accident, the story doesn’t reveal the true cause. Police did conclude alcohol was not a factor.

Regardless of the causes, the story reminds you of the dangers of teens driving.

As a responsible parent, you want to know everything you can do to keep your teen safe.

And the good news is there is plenty you can do. Here’s some ideas:
Set Strict Boundaries and Consequences with Your Teen’s […]

$787,500 gross recovery by attorney for 18-wheeler accident in Quanah, TX. Client required surgery to recover from his injuries.
Our client was operating a motor vehicle in Quanah, Texas (Hardeman County). He was traveling west on US 287 when an inattentive driver of a semi-truck unsafely changed lanes. The 18-wheeler clipped our client’s automobile. This lead to a series of events that resulted in a second impact. Our client drove himself to the hospital after the police left the scene.

Comments from Attorney Shane Mullen: Our client had immediate complaints of neck pain following the collision. Physical therapy failed to provide him with adequate pain relief. His pain management physician performed multiple procedures including epidural steroid injections, a medial branch block, and radiofrequency ablation. Unfortunately, he continued to experience significant pain and discomfort impacting his life on a daily basis.

Remember: A radiofrequency ablation utilizes radiofrequency waves (electromagnetic waves that travel at light […]

What do you do if another driver gets way too upset and aggressive on the road? Follow this brief guide from Mullen & Mullen to help keep yourself safe.
You make a mistake when driving – a minor one. Perhaps you didn’t see another driver and cut in front of them. Or, you’re driving on the highway slower than they would like.

Most drivers either don’t care or get a little annoyed and move on. Then, every once in a while, you get a driver who thinks you’ve committed a heinous crime.

And they decide to retaliate in a dramatic way because of a small error on your part.

Here’s what to do if the other driver decides they need to get revenge and escalate the situation:
Take a Deep Breath And Avoid Doing Anything They Can Observe
You’ll likely feel at least slightly annoyed, or possibly quite angry with the other driver’s response. That’s fine. […]

Broken ankle injury resulting in surgery settles for $300,000 after a negligent driver hit a pedestrian.
Our client was at a convenience store in Forney, walking towards the entrance, when she was struck by a distracted driver and knocked to the ground. It was apparent she had sustained serious injuries to the left leg and an ambulance was called to transport her to the Emergency Room.

Comments from Attorney Joseph Morrison: Imaging was immediately ordered due to the obvious deformity to our client’s left ankle. The results demonstrated a medial dislocation of the talus and a lateral dislocation of the remaining hind-foot. There was also a fracture fragment posterior to the ankle mortise. Our client was hospitalized for several days and had to undergo surgery. The doctor performed an excisional debridement and irrigation of her left ankle subtalar and talonavicular joints and an open reduction of the left ankle subtalar and talonavicular […]

How do drunk drivers justify their behavior? And what can you do to protect yourself?
Have you ever been blackout drunk?

A lot of us have been at some point in our lives.

But most of us did this back in our younger years with friends and avoided getting behind the wheel.

The American Addiction Centers performed a recent survey of 600 Americans, and 36% admitted to driving while “blackout drunk.”

In other words, they had absolutely no capacity whatsoever to take in their surroundings while driving. They more than likely couldn’t even remember driving. And at best, they might remember bits and pieces the following day.

Another surprising finding was that 10% of those surveyed who had been convicted of a DUI in the past believed it was fine for them to drink and drive!

Here are the leading reasons people tell themselves they can drink and drive:

How Can You Protect Yourself from Drunk Drivers?
The problem […]