February, 2019 | B. L. Jensen, L.P.

Don’t let a drunk driver ruin your Mardi Gras celebration

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 27, 2019 | Uncategorized

It's that time of year again! The Mardi Gras parades are rolling again in South Texas as excitement builds up to the crescendo on Fat Tuesday.This year marks the 108th Carnival celebration in Galveston, which is taking place this year from Feb. 22 to March 5. During...

The human cost of distracted driving is far too high

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 26, 2019 | Uncategorized

Nobody intends to drive distracted and kill or maim an innocent person. In fact, most people would be horrified if you suggested that their actions could lead to those results.Yet that is exactly how many incidents of distracted driving end up - with the squeal of...

Texas jury awards passenger $37 million

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 21, 2019 | Car Accidents

A Dallas jury awarded over $37 million to a passenger`who was rendered a quadriplegic when the driver of the Uber she was riding in blew through a red light and was struck by a driver in a pickup. Defendants in the suit included Uber, the Uber driver, the driver of...

How accurate are pocket Breathalyzers?

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 14, 2019 | Wrongful Death

Technology is a wonderful thing and there is no doubt that the inventions in recent years have changed people's lives for the better (in most cases). But an over-reliance on the accuracy of some technical products can provide a "false sense of security" if you are...

There is no safe way to text while in control of a moving vehicle

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

If you were to claim that most people already know that driving while distracted is incredibly dangerous, you'll be right. Polls and surveys make it clear that the average driver is well aware of the risks associated with distracted driving.Unfortunately, despite...

Were you involved in a vehicle rollover accident?

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 8, 2019 | Vehicle Rollovers

With the exception of high-speed, head-on collisions, there are few crashes that are as dangerous as rollover accidents. Whereas most other wrecks involve another vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the deaths attributable...

Grand jury indicts man in fatal Houston wreck

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | Feb 1, 2019 | Wrongful Death

A 48-year-old Houston resident now faces three separate felony charges for his role in a fatal New Year's Day collision after a Harris County grand jury handed down an indictment last month.He stands accused of waving a semi-automatic pistol at egg-throwing teens...