The number of slip and fall accidents rises nationally during the winter thanks to adverse weather conditions. Unfortunately, Texas suffers the same fate, as wet weather contributes to unsafe conditions outdoors. However, boots and umbrellas track rainwater and snow inside, which means unsavory weather conditions could cause slip and fall accidents indoors where property owners […]

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There is no way around it: distracted driving is a threat to drivers on the road. While most causes of car accidents are declining, the number of accidents resulting from distractions are on the rise. Many activities seem harmless while behind the wheel, but if anything diverts an individual’s attention away from the road, the […]

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Were you injured in a car accident during adverse weather conditions? If so, you’ll need to know if the weather will impact a personal injury claim. Thankfully, the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz is here to give you the facts! Weather Impacts Car Accidents There is no doubt that terrible weather conditions increase the rate […]

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Truck accidents happen in a wide variety of ways, and driver behavior is not always the reason. Sometimes mishaps happen outside the norm in the course of travel, and one of those prevalent accident causes is falling cargo when a load shifts away from its harness. All shipments traveling on flatbeds must be secured and […]

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There are over 11 million semi-trucks registered to operate in the United States, and over three million of them are on the road at any given time. With so many trucks in operation, it is easy to understand the high volume of trucking accidents that occur. Truck accidents involving passenger vehicles often result in catastrophic […]

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Research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that drivers caused 94% of auto accidents, but who is at fault for accidents caused by automobile malfunctions? Well, Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz is here to explain how fault is determined in auto accidents caused by malfunctions. Car Parts & Negligence Car part […]

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Eating on the go has its benefits, it keeps the momentum going, its fun, and it helps you get to appointments on time. However, there is a dark side to eating in the car: it could lead to a personal injury lawsuit. Eating & Distracted Driving From unwrapping your meal to landing the next bite, […]

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Personal injury lawsuits are more common than you may think. Do you know the circumstances that call for them? If not, you’ve come to the right blog post! First, we will discuss what constitutes a personal injury lawsuit; then we will determine situations that lead to personal injury lawsuits. What Constitutes a Personal Injury Lawsuit? […]

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The golden rule says that we should treat people how we want to be treated. Many people try to live by this rule, and this is why personal injury lawsuits get a bad rep. No one wants to get sued for causing an accident, which means suing someone else for causing an accident doesn’t follow […]

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Paid drivers have changed the face of the transportation industry in the last couple of years. However, this new development doesn’t change the fact that drivers make mistakes, and some of these mistakes result in car accidents. Therefore, passengers should understand how auto accident liability works with paid drivers. Paid Drivers & Liability Paid drivers […]

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