Joel Grist

Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, are more common than you might think. They are serious injuries that can result in long-term effects that can hinder a person’s everyday life.  There are a variety of treatments for TBI, with varying levels of efficacy. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, do not lose hope - you have options. Treatment Options for TBI Are Split Into Several Categories Because the brain has resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity, the brain does have potential to recover from TBI. But patients with the most severe cases often face a multitude of challenges not even treatment can overcome. Even so, treatment options serve to lessen the st... […]

Red light running accidents are not only common, but serious. Do your due diligence in exchanging information and seeking the assistance of an attorney—whether you’re at fault or not—as it may make the difference in the case of a lawsuit. The fact is there are many laws in Texas related to traffic for stop signs and stop lights, so it’s crucial to know what to expect. For Starters, Drivers Who Run Red Lights Will Be Paying Fines It is a traffic violation, also harming that motorist’s driving record—which could also make it that much easier for a license to be suspended or revoked. Make it a point to follow these specific laws: Complete Stops No rolling stops, and always come to stop befo... […]

Scooters have been showing up in great numbers in cities throughout America, including San Diego. However, the major scooter companies are beginning to face some legal pushback. A federal lawsuit has been filed against companies such as Lime, Bird and Razor—some of the most popular scooter companies out there—claiming discrimination against people with disabilities. What’s Happening with the Federal Scooter Lawsuit? The problem is these scooters tend to block people with disabilities from accessing the public right-of-way on sidewalks. In essence, the sidewalk is now considered an actual part of the highway since many residents ride these scooters as they would bikes on a regular basis, posi... […]

Let’s say you have a traumatic brain injury. Maybe it was caused by a car accident, medical malpractice, a slip and fall accident, or some other type of injury. If you’re filing a lawsuit to seek compensation for medical costs related to the injury, the defense is going to do every single thing they can to delegitimize your claim. They will try to claim that something else caused your injury, or that you’re not even injured that badly. You need to prove that you’ve been injured, and a new blood test could be the solution. Can This Blood Test Detect a TBI? Thanks to the funding from the U.S. Department of Defense and the United States Army, what is now known as the Brain Trauma Indicator (B... […]

With summer in full swing, you might be itching to hit the asphalt on two wheels. And what better way to enjoy the Texas sun than to take a motorcycle trip around Corpus Christi Bay? Whether you’re a Corpus native or visiting from afar to explore our gorgeous islands and beaches, the Corpus Christi Bay Loop will give you a taste of what the coast has to offer. Saddle up with a friend or ten and start your ride downtown, at the Corpus Christi Bayfront. Here, you can take in the stunning view of the bay, the Harbor Bridge and more. Take Shoreline south until it becomes Ocean Drive. This ride takes you down the coast and past a variety of beachfront manors while offering unbeatable vie... […]

Intellectual property, copyright, and trademark law protect all kinds of created works. What we create—artwork, writings, music, and even logos—ultimately can be stolen, but more importantly, oftentimes brands can stir the pot in a big way by simply issuing out what is commonly called a cease and desist letter to halt anyone trying to take advantage of a brand name or other creation that would not belong to the perpetrator. This is the essence of copyright infringement: if you never had the permission of the owner, you simply cannot use that property. Recent Supreme Court Rulings Added More to the Law—And Content Creators Need to Know About Them SCOTUS issued two rulings, in fact, with clo... […]

Divorce cases are delicate situations. What you say may change the course of any court process, even if it’s just a one-word comment or “liking” someone else’s post. So much of a divorce or custody proceeding relies on your character, and how you are presenting yourself to the judge. Some quick examples of how bad social media behavior can come back to bite you: Presenting yourself as a suitable and responsible parent - but your photos and check-ins suggest that you’re drunk at the club most nights Mean tweets about your ex will not paint you in a positive light Pictures of drugs or questionable paraphernalia in your home might cause the court to revoke custody of your children... […]

A hit and run accident occurs when you’re driving your car, minding your business, and another driver hits you and then drives off without as much as an apology or an exchange of information. If you’re ever in an auto accident, hit and run laws in Texas are very clear about what you must do in the aftermath. Hit and Run Laws in Texas: Do Not Leave the Scene of an Accident In some cases, you may not even be looking at a misdemeanor—but even a felony to run off. Some cases involve simple fines; others might go as severe as incarceration. So what responsibilities do you have as a driver? The laws are very specific. In fact, you might not leave right away at the scene of the accident an... […]

Theoretically, it should—but statistically, we’re looking at a completely different graph. Let’s be clear here, though, that with regard to the law, the sole purpose of passing statutes is to commonly serve as deterrents for crime and wrongdoing. And when legislators in Colorado decided to pass a new law in 2015 to make a fourth or subsequent DUI a felony, that surely was the intention: to serve as a warning to repeat drunk drivers in Colorado. Colorado Has a Serious Drunk Driving Problem Chances are good that if you happen to live in the state, you often hear about drunk driving accidents. They are usually catastrophic. Such as one Richard Strock of Colorado. He had his 19th drunk driving... […]

The Supreme Court recently issued a rare unanimous ruling. The topic: excessive fines and civil forfeiture. Many suspects of crimes have had their property seized. This includes all types of possessions, including valuable ones like cash, vehicles, and homes. Proponents of the practice, like former attorney general Jeff Sessions, argue that this is a great thing because it allows money from drug dealers to be repurposed for the police. The problem occurs when the practice results in excessive fines—something the Eighth Amendment protects against. Timbs v. Indiana: A Matter of Civil Forfeiture The case before the Supreme Court involved a man named Tyson Timbs. Timbs was addicted t... […]