http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:20:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As the winter chills become just a memory, and everything in your backyard gets coated with yellow powder, we here in Houston know that Spring has sprung! One thing you may notice out on the roads are an abundance of cyclists. This is due, in part to the ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2011/03/23/spring-has-sprung-share-the-road/ As we start a new year, it seems like we are checking this, checking that and moving on with all sorts of projects and things we've put off. (I know I am.) Can I suggest one other thing to add to the list? (I promise, its fast ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2011/01/19/check-your-auto-insurance-coverage/ My law firm's MS150 team, the "Ambulance Racers," starts formal training this weekend. Around this time in southeast Texas motorists will begin to see more and more cyclists training for the upcoming MS150 ride from Houston to Austin to fight multiple sclerosis. I've participated in the MS150 the ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2011/01/07/please-share-the-road/ In my opinion, its just not worth it. I know many people enjoy going out on New Years Eve, and I certainly don't blame them! For me and my family, we generally just stay at home (particularly now that we have young kids.) My wife and I ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/12/28/new-years-eve-at-home/ On a quick personal note: I was fortunate to have dinner last night with a bunch of great Houston doctors and nurse anesthetists. Of course as the personal injury and accident lawyer, I felt a bit like a fish out of water! Good time had by all ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/12/19/peace-on-earth-last-night/ Please be careful out on the roads out there in Houston this season. I want everyone to enjoy the holiday spirit. Unfortunately there are many people who will enjoy the holiday spirits and then get out on our roads and drive. Sadly, this time of joyous celebration ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/12/18/just-a-quick-note-on-this-holiday-season/ While most of my articles relate to personal injury, car wrecks and related topics, I sometimes like to share other topics of legal interest. I found this article online about a murder suspect in another state who has the Court paying for a makeup artist to cover up his neo-nazi tattoos ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/12/06/should-the-court-pay-for-a-suspects-makeup-artist/ Who Should Treat My Injuries After an Auto Accident? All of us have either been in an auto accident or know someone who has. It’s a scary and terrible thing. In addition to the trauma of the initial event, we are often left inconvenienced for weeks or months with ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/08/15/who-should-treat-my-injuries-after-an-auto-accident/ I saw this article on khou.com, a local news station's website. The Gulf Freeway, in southeast Houston, was shut down to reenact a scene involving a recent traffic fatality. A man charged with intoxication manslaughter was allegedly speeding down the gulf freeway, driving aggressively and changing lanes, when ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/07/27/a-moments-recklessness-a-lifetime-of-regret/ Should I Use My Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage? In Texas, the only required coverage on your vehicle is for liability. This is insurance that will pay for damages you may cause to other people or their property if you cause an auto accident. Many people have an additional type of ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/06/17/should-i-use-my-personal-injury-protection-pip-coverage/ We’ve all been there or know someone who has: You are driving along, when out of nowhere, BAM! You’ve been in a car wreck. So many things go through your mind. Am I okay? Is anyone else hurt? Is my car okay? Do ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/06/04/that-insurance-adjuster-is-not-your-friend/ Lawyer jokes - I've heard them all! I don't mind, it comes with the job. But I'll tell you what, I'll do you one better. After my "death and dying" article last month, I promised you something a bit lighter, and here it comes. This month, ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/27/funniest-lawyer-jokes/ Tragically, a woman crossing the street in downtown Houston was struck and killed this morning. While we do not know the details of this particular case, the most common cause is driver inattention. As an attorney who handles automobile / pedestrian cases, I can tell you that this ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/22/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-today-in-downtown-houston/ When I was a young tyke, seeing the words “Made in Japan” at holiday gift giving time meant someone got a bargain on a cheap toy. Now the Japanese are world renowned for producing high quality merchandise. Nowadays the bargains come from China. Unfortunately, seeing “Made in ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/20/dangerous-toys-%e2%80%93-product-liability-and-consumer-law/ I was having lunch with a long time friend of mine the other day. Somehow, the subject of alleged “lawsuit abuse” came up. (I’m a lawyer, I get that a lot!) My friend brought up the now infamous “hot coffee” lawsuit to back his argument. Man, ... http://attorneyguss.com/houstonlawblog/2010/04/08/3-million-bucks-for-a-hot-cup-of-coffee/