Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Bicycle Accidents On The Rise In Texas
Houston has a plan to be a Gold Level Bike-Friendly City by 2027, but cyclist deaths and serious accidents are on the rise after a difficult year. There are many reasons why people are choosing to use bicycles for fun, work, and short-distance travel, yet many drivers of larger vehicles fail to watch out… Read More »
What Are The Most Common Office Workplace Accidents?
When most people think of workplace accidents they picture construction sites and other commonly known dangerous workplaces. However, a workplace accident can happen anywhere, and one of the most common locations for a workplace accident is in an office. At Gilde Law Firm, our experienced Houston workplace injury attorneys are prepared to fight for… Read More »
Why Criminal Prosecution In Civil Rights Cases Isn’t Enough
It’s very common for people to get confused by the difference between criminal cases, civil cases, and civil rights cases. A crime like killing a person is an offense against an individual and society. As a result, a prosecutor files the case in court in representation of the state. By contrast, a civil offense… Read More »
Common Causes Of Small Airplane Accidents
Aviation accidents are less common than other types of vehicle accidents, but when they do occur they happen more often with smaller aircraft than larger commercial planes. There are many reasons why a small airplane may be involved in an accident, and if you or a loved one has been injured in an aviation… Read More »
What Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Attorney
Finding the right personal injury attorney for your case is one of the most important steps in the process of obtaining the compensation that you deserve after an accident. Asking the right questions during the interview process can help you determine which lawyer is best for your case. At the Gilde Law Firm, our… Read More »
Liability In Drunk Driving Accidents
Everyone knows that you should never drink and drive, yet thousands of accidents happen every year in Texas involving drunk drivers. After an accident caused by a drunk driver, one of the most common questions asked is what people are responsible for the circumstances that led to this terrible scene? At Gilde Law Firm… Read More »
Construction Site Trench Collapse
Construction sites all around the Houston area often have one or more trenches that workers and visitors to the site operate in and around. Trenches are narrow tunnels dug into the earth that can serve many different purposes, including to lay utilities like sewage, gas, water, and electric as well as to access areas… Read More »
Common Causes Of Defective Roads
Defective roads contribute to countless accidents every year in Texas, but what many people do not realize is that there may be someone who can be held responsible when a crash happens because of defective roads. At the Gilde Law Firm, our experienced and skilled Houston personal injury lawyers are here to provide top… Read More »
Internal Injuries Caused By Accidents
Internal injuries are some of the most serious harms that can befall a victim in an accident. Not only can the results of internal injuries be catastrophic but depending on the type of injury they can also be some of the most difficult to identify. The experienced and qualified Houston personal injury lawyers at… Read More »
What Is An Attractive Nuisance?
There are certain elements that may be on a person’s property that are enticing to children but dangerous, and these are known as an attractive nuisance. Falling under premises liability law in Texas, an attractive nuisance may create liability for a property owner or occupier if a child is injured on the property because… Read More »