Recent Posts in property damage Category
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Human error or product failure?
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Auto accidents happen every single day. In most cases, human error is to blame. Speeding, not keeping the distance, running stop signs or red lights, failure to yield and many other human errors are responsible for auto accidents that can create serious injuries. Product failure or negligence? However, a sometimes overlooked cause of an accident is product failure or negligence on the part of the ...
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Speeding accident injures victim
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Speeding can kill or injure innocent victims Unfortunately, irresponsible and negligent drivers still take on public roads for street racing, and other dangerous activities while putting others in danger. Recently, a couple of vehicles racing in the Cypress area of greater Houston, injured an innocent driver. Two vehicles were racing, when one of them struck the vehicle of an innocent bystander. ...
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Hurricane Harvey wind and flood damage claims
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The León Law Firm is deeply saddened by the devastation resulting from the wind and flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. We feel for those affected and the last thing that we want is for those with legitimate insurance claims to be short changed by their insurance company. If you or a loved one has sustained damage or business losses due to Hurricane Harvey, please do not hesitate to give us a ...
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Fiery crash kills 4 people
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Fiery crash kills 4 people Another deadly accident on a Texas highway unfolded on Wednesday June 21 st . The result of the accident: four dead people, all passengers in the same vehicle. The cause: they were hit from behind by a speeding vehicle and the vehicle caught on fire. Another terrible auto accident tragedy for the people of Texas. At this time we do not know the conditions of the ...
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Freak accidents can happen anyplace, anytime
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WOW, sometimes, you think it is fake news, but unfortunately, it isn’t. This week a Houston family is mourning the loss of their loved one, who was killed in a freak accident. A flying tire killed him. Yes, a flying tire. This is the kind of accident you think can only happen in an action-packed movie or TV show, but it actually happened in real life. A tire fell off the back of a pickup truck, ...
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Highways are full of accidents – Don’t be in one of them
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Highways are full of accidents – Don’t be in one of them Over the last few days, a couple of The León Law Firm’s team members took road trips for a couple of different reasons, but some of the things they saw during the trips made us very concerned. While traveling in the US Interstate highway the scenery was amazing, however, not everything was perfect. Below are some of the of the situations ...
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Don't be a victim of the next flood or storm
Posted By The León Law FirmDon't be a victim of the next flood or storm Flooding can happen anywhere, anytime. Storms can happen anywhere, anytime. With the recent spring and summer storms and floods in many areas of Texas, including Dallas, Houston and most recently Louisiana, the thought of being flooded is no longer a far-fetched idea that happens to others in other parts of the country. Whether you are in a flood zone ...Continue Reading -
Your contractor did a terrible job. Now what?
Posted By The León Law FirmEvery day, hundreds or maybe even thousands of homeowners are wronged by unscrupulous contractors. We used the term "wronged" to be polite, but homeowners really feel differently. In many cases, the normal course of their lives have been altered or ruined because of a contractor's, negligence, incompetence or just plain greed. When we refer to contractors, we include any type of service provider ...Continue Reading -
Tips to stay safe and accident free this holiday season
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Tips to stay safe and accident free this holiday season "'Tis, the season to be jolly" as many would say. And being jolly for many means lots of parties, and celebrations, many of which include alcohol. As a result, individuals lean towards heavier than normal drinking behavior, leading to more auto accident crashes involving alcohol. And because of that, the period between Thanksgiving and New ...
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Are you exempt from accidents?
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Accidents happen every day, everywhere, to anyone. A customer walks into the bathroom of a big box store, the toilet has been leaking. The floor is wet. He slips and falls, hurts his back and leg and now has a permanent injury for the rest of his life. A stay at home mom is driving to run some errands. Someone runs a stop sign, crashes into her and puts her in a lot of pain. To make matters worse, ...
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Texas Workplace Death Toll Rises
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Texas Workplace Death Toll Rises A recent article in the Texas Tribune reminds us of the grim statistics Texas workers are a part of. In 2014, there were 524 fatal workplace injuries, up from 504 the previous year, making Texas the deadliest workplace state, followed by California with only 334. Here are some of the highlights from this article: In 2014, workplace deaths in Texas 524, California ...
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The uncertainty of our lives - a bus accident changes everything
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The uncertainty of our lives - a bus accident changes everything This is not intended to be a negative post. It is intended to remind you how fragile life can be. Yesterday in Houston, Texas, a school bus, carrying several children to Furr High School was hit by another vehicle and was sent shooting off an overpass on Highway 610 and Telephone Road, sending the bus in the air and landing 20 feet ...
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The dangers of 18-wheelers
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Recently in the Houston area, there have been several major accidents involving 18-wheelers. Some have overturned; some have run off the roads, some have rear-ended passenger vehicles. Many of these accidents have caused serious injuries or even deaths. We would like to share the top five reasons why you should be careful when driving around 18-wheelers. They are bigger than you. Yes it is obvious ...
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Homeowner's insurance remains protected in Texas
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Homeowner's insurance remains protected in Texas In the 2015 Texas Legislature, SB1628 was introduced to basically give more power to insurance companies to deny claims and avoid lawsuits from their insured customers after storms. The bill, if passed, "would require homeowners to provide advance notice and show proof of damages before filing a lawsuit alleging unfair treatment or insufficient ...
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