Category Archives: Car Accident
What Are My Options if Insurance Did Not Cover My Full Car Accident Losses?
After a serious car crash in Texas, if you were injured, your first step toward obtaining compensation will likely be to file an insurance claim. When another driver caused the accident, you will often be able to file a third-party claim through the at-fault motorist’s insurance company. Depending on the amount of your losses,… Read More »
Do I Need a Police Report to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
If you or someone you love recently got hurt in a motor vehicle crash in Texas, it is important to begin gathering as much documentation as possible to support your claim for compensation — whether you are beginning with an auto insurance claim or you are filing a civil lawsuit against the at-fault driver…. Read More »
How to Seek Compensation for a Brain Injury After a Car Accident in Texas
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other forms of head trauma are among the most common types of catastrophic injury in motor vehicle crashes. Indeed, according to the Brain Injury Association of America, car accidents are currently the leading cause of TBIs for individuals of all ages, and these injuries can range from mild TBIs… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Damages After a Car Accident Involving a Rideshare Driver?
Any motor vehicle in Texas can be involved in a collision, including rideshare vehicles in which the motorist is driving for Uber or Lyft, for example. If you were involved in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle, who is liable for your injuries? It will depend on a couple of key factors, including who… Read More »
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 »