Published: May 4, 2022
Truck accidents can lead to devastating injuries for occupants of passenger vehicles, given the enormous size and weight of most commercial tractor-trailers. If you were injured in a truck accident that you didn’t cause, you have a legal right to demand compensation from the at-fault party. However, you will need to prove that the at-fault […]
Published: Apr 20, 2022
If you have been injured in a traffic collision in Texas, a copy of your accident report could be of vital importance as you consider a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. A law enforcement officer with a specific law enforcement agency will fill out the accident report, which provides […]
Published: Mar 3, 2022
Every day, 28 people in the United States are killed in drunk-driving accidents. That’s one person every 52 minutes. Houston is considered to be one of the worst cities in the United States for drunk driving incidents. In 2018, there were 1,942 alcohol-related crashes in the city, which caused 55 deaths. If you have been […]
Published: Feb 3, 2022
Houston, TX WW/Press/January 11, 2022 – Willie D. Powells, III Senior Attorney with the Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III and Associates, PLLC is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2022-2023 edition by The Who’s Who Directories. “IT’S CRITICAL THAT YOU HAVE AN EXPERIENCED, EXPERT ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE FIGHTING FOR […]
Published: Feb 1, 2022
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to another’s negligence, you know how overwhelming such injuries can be. In addition to the trauma of the injury itself, many uncertainties often surround a patient’s recovery and what their future will look like. Spinal cord injury victims are often left with many questions: What will […]
Published: Jan 20, 2022
Houston, Texas is the fifth-largest metropolitan area by population in the United States, with over 7 million people living in the area. The Houston metropolitan statistical area is 9,444 square miles, larger than the combined area of five states, including New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. With that many people and that much space, Houstonians […]
Published: Jan 18, 2022
Truck Accident Statistics In 2021, Texas had the highest number of fatal truck accidents in any state: 462. This number is roughly 50 percent more than the second-highest state, California, a state with a higher population than Texas. In the last five years, more than 3,000 fatalities have occurred in Texas due to truck accidents. […]
Published: Jan 18, 2022
Car crashes often lead to injuries. Even minor fender benders can cause whiplash and damage to soft tissue. Although you might not think your injury is that severe, there could be underlying issues you don’t realize. Without seeking medical attention from a qualified doctor, you could unknowingly face permanent physical harm. Many accident victims don’t […]
Published: Jan 18, 2022
Most car crashes are due to human error. Whether it’s inattention or intentional recklessness, a driver’s mistake can lead to a devastating accident, injuring themselves and the occupants of other vehicles. At the Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III and Associates, PLLC, we understand how much a car accident can upend a person’s life. […]
Published: Nov 24, 2021
Injured in a Houston Distracted Driving Accident? The Law Office of Willie Powells is here for you. According to TXDOT Distracted driving continues to be a problem in Texas and takes many forms. In 2020, nearly one in five crashes on Texas roads were caused by a distracted driver in which 367 people died and [...]