Category Archives: Car Accident
Filing a Claim After a Side-Impact Car Crash
Car accidents can take many different forms. There are rear-end collisions, where a car driving in the same direction as vehicles behind and in front of it is struck from behind by the vehicle following. There are also side-swipe accidents, which tend to occur when two vehicles are traveling in the same direction and… Read More »
Frequently Awarded Damages in Car Accident Lawsuits
Every year, more than five million car accident injuries require medical assistance, according to data from the National Safety Council (NSC). Those injuries can range from somewhat minor wounds such as contusions or lacerations, but much more frequently those injuries are serious and involve broken bones, organ damage, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord… Read More »
How is a Car Accident Settlement Different from a Verdict?
Anyone who was injured in a recent motor vehicle collision in Texas should be thinking about seeking compensation. Generally speaking, there are two ways you can get compensation to cover your losses from a traffic collision: an auto insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Most people will begin with an auto insurance claim,… Read More »
How Cell Phone Evidence Might Help Your Car Accident Lawsuit
Were you recently injured in a traffic crash, and you suspect the accident happened because another motorist was distracted? Whether the collision occurred because another driver rear-ended your vehicle while you were stopped at a light or a stop sign, or the driver drifted into your lane on a highway, you will want to… Read More »
Can I Still File a Claim After a Car Accident Caused By Bad Weather?
Texas is a state where drivers commonly encounter dangerous and severe weather. Indeed, according to a recent report from the Austin-American Statesman, Texas routinely ranks top in the nation for severe and extreme weather, including severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, hail, and flash floods. Across the country and especially in Texas, severe and extreme storms can… Read More »
Fatigued Driving Accidents
More vehicles on the roads — even those traveling short distances — increases the likelihood of fender-benders and serious car crashes. In addition, extended holiday travel that involves lengthy road trips routinely results in fatigued or drowsy driving crashes that can result in serious and fatal injuries. As the holidays approach, regardless of whether… Read More »
I Was Speeding When a Drunk Driver Hit Me. Can I Still File a Claim?
Were you recently involved in a car accident that was caused by another driver, but you know you were doing something unsafe at the time the car accident happened? For example, if you were injured when a drunk driver ran a red light and struck your vehicle, you may be wondering if you can… Read More »
Delayed Car Accident Injury Symptoms
Anyone who was involved in a car accident in Texas and is considering filing a claim against the at-fault driver should understand delayed car accident injury symptoms. To receive full compensation in a civil lawsuit, it is important to ensure that you receive medical attention as soon as possible, and that your own negligence… Read More »
Seeking Compensation After a Texas Car Accident Caused by Speeding
Ever since personal motor vehicles have become common on Texas roads, speeding has been a serious issue. Driving at speeds that either exceed the posted speed limit or that are too fast to be safe under the conditions can have devastating results. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding resulted… Read More »
Which Types of Drivers Are Most Likely to Be Distracted?
Distracted driving is among the leading causes of serious and deadly motor vehicle crashes in Texas and throughout the country. While existing statistics reveal just how often distracted driving is a causal factor in accidents, it is also important to know that these numbers are likely underreported since there is not a clearcut way… Read More »