For motorcyclists in Houston, lane splitting isn’t just a topic of curiosity—it’s a legal gray area that can have serious consequences if you’re ever involved in a crash. Understanding how Texas law addresses lane splitting, and how it may affect your personal injury claim, is critical—especially if you’re injured in an accident and need to… Continue reading Lane Splitting and Liability: What Houston Motorcyclists Need to Know in 2025
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When you’re hit by a commercial truck, your case isn’t just a bigger version of a car accident—it’s a different animal altogether. At Herbert Trial Law, our team knows how to handle these high-stakes cases because we understand the complex laws, deep-pocketed defendants, and critical evidence that make truck accident claims so different. If you’ve… Continue reading Why Houston Truck Accident Claims Are More Complex Than Standard Car Crashes
Getting hit by a car in Houston is terrifying—and what you do next can make or break your case. Whether you were walking, biking, or in another vehicle, the actions you take in the minutes, hours, and days after the crash are critical. In this guide, you’ll learn the seven most important steps to take… Continue reading Hit by a Car in Houston? 7 Critical Steps to Protect Your Rights and Preserve Evidence
2025 Statute of Limitations Guide from a Houston Personal Injury Lawyer If you’ve been injured and are thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer in Houston, there’s one question that matters more than most: How much time do I have to sue? In Texas, the general answer is two years. But just like insurance offers, it’s not always… Continue reading How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
Mediator Peter Taaffe and trial lawyer Kyle Herbert host a “diet” edition of The Dirty Verdict with a powerhouse guest: Imrana Manzanares, former ICU nurse turned trial lawyer at Abraham Watkins.
Imrana walks through her journey from the Texas Medical Center to the courtroom, what it’s really like doing ICU nursing in Houston, how she pivoted into law school, and how her medical background gives her a serious edge in personal injury cases. She also opens up about raising kids while building a career, surviving floods and tornadoes at the firm’s iconic building, and why yoga and fitness are non-negotiables for lawyers’ mental health.
Episode Highlights & Timestamps
00:00:40 – “Diet Dirty Verdict” intro
01:27 – From ICU nurse to medicine snob
03:07 – Growing up in Houston & education path
05:04 – The pivot from nursing to law
07:26 – Moving to LA, graduating early & joining Abraham Watkins
09:12 – Building a career while raising young kids
10:22 – Teenagers, growth spurts & mom life
11:29 – Husband the builder: arenas, rails, and high-rises
13:16 – Leaving the bedside & how hard ICU really is
15:21 – Medical background as a superpower in PI
16:35 – Translating doctor/nurse shorthand
19:10 – The brutal reality of med-mal in Texas
22:03 – Steering the kids: engineering & debate team
24:26 – Work–life balance, networking & “lady who lunches”
27:18 – Flexible schedules & long-term loyalty
28:21 – Post-Covid remote work & opportunity for women lawyers
30:02 – Floods, tornadoes & the legendary Abraham Watkins building
32:59 – Memorable Metro bus case
42:15 – Premises tragedies: manhole death & gym shooting
She walks through two heartbreaking cases.
45:00 – Dump truck crash & finding extra coverage
48:08 – Gas explosion wrongful death case
53:59 – Growth & diversity at Abraham Watkins
55:25 – Covid productivity, Zoom practice & remote staff
57:32 – Yoga, Peloton & staying healthy as a lawyer
58:56 – Yoga culture, crowded studios & Black Swan shout-out
1:07:18 – Final takeaways: second careers, flexible firms, and move your body
1:08:52 – Outro & where to follow
If you or a loved one were bitten by a dog in Texas, you might be tempted to settle quickly or hire the first lawyer who pops up in a Google search. Don’t. Dog bite cases aren’t just about proving an attack happened—they’re about proving responsibility, navigating tricky liability laws, and securing enough compensation to… Continue reading Hiring the Wrong Lawyer Could Cost You After a Dog Bite in Texas
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