Key Takeaways: Essential Texas Motorcycle Passenger Rules Passengers must be at least 5 years old to ride on a motorcycle in Texas, with limited exceptions for emergencies or law enforcement purposes. Required safety equipment includes a permanent passenger seat, footrests,
Texas Personal Injury Law Blog
The Texas Personal Injury Law Blog, published by Simmons & Fletcher P.C., focuses on legal issues related to personal injury cases in Texas. It covers a variety of accident types including car, motorcycle, truck, and pedestrian accidents, as well as incidents involving rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. The blog also addresses premises liability matters such as dog bites, slip and fall accidents, and swimming pool injuries. Additionally, it discusses workplace injuries, product liability claims involving defective drugs and medical devices, and medical malpractice cases. The blog highlights the firm's involvement in community events and legal recognitions, reflecting its advocacy for injured clients.
Blog Authors
Latest from Texas Personal Injury Law Blog
How to Prove a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas
By Paul Cannon
Key Takeaways: What You Need to Know About Proving Wrongful Death Four elements of negligence must be proven: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Each element requires specific evidence and legal proof to establish the defendant’s liability.…
What the $6 Million Verdict and $17 Billion Meta Settlement Mean for Houston Families Affected by Social Media Addiction
By Paul Cannon
Published August 29, 2026 | Houston, Texas Personal Injury Law Local Houston news channels such as FOX 26 and KPRC have aired several stories lately about Meta agreeing to pay roughly $17 billion to settle claims brought by dozens of…
How to File a Work Injury Lawsuit the Right Way
By Paul Cannon
Key Takeaways: What Every Houston Worker Should Know Before Filing a Work Injury Lawsuit Texas is the only state that does not require most private employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may be…
Who’s Liable When a Car Slams Into a USPS Mail Truck? A Houston Personal Injury Lawyer Breaks Down the Sam Houston Parkway Crash
By Paul Cannon
Houston car accident lawyer | Federal Tort Claims Act | Wrongful death claims in Texas Late on the night of August 25, 2026, a passenger vehicle struck the back of a United States Postal Service tractor-trailer near the 10001 block…
Important Work Injury Statistics Affecting Houston Employees
Key Takeaways: Work Injury Statistics Every Houston Employee Should Know In 2023, there were 564 fatal occupational injuries in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Insurance’s 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, making workplace safety a critical concern for…
A Simple Guide to the Texas Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims
What Is the Texas Statute of Limitations? The Texas statute of limitations establishes a time period, set by law, during which the government or individuals can charge you for a crime or file civil lawsuits. You cannot be charged for…
Two Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
For Immediate Release 8/20/2026 The Law Firm of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Paul H. Cannon and Sharon Simmons-Cantrell, have been recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.® Best…
Understanding the Texas Good Samaritan Law and When It Applies
By Paul Cannon
Key Takeaways: What Every Texas Resident Should Know The Texas Good Samaritan Law protects helpers from civil damages when they provide emergency aid in good faith during crisis situations. Located in Section 74.151 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies…
Nursing Home Sepsis Lawsuits: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
By Paul Cannon
Key Takeaways: What Every Family Should Know About Nursing Home Sepsis Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to an infection. Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to sepsis due to weakened immune systems and chronic…