Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
Filing a Claim Against a Drunk Driver After the Holidays
Drunk driving crashes can happen at any time of the year, but they are particularly common during the holiday season. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December is the most dangerous month of the year for driving, and there are more than 1,000 drunk driving deaths annually between Thanksgiving and… 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 »
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
After a serious car crash, the days and weeks after the accident are often filled with doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, and the challenges of paying your bills and supporting yourself and your family when your injuries have prevented you from working. Even in the months after a collision, trying to focus on the paperwork… Read More »
How to Prove Negligence in a Distracted Driving Lawsuit
Distracted driving is a significant source of motor vehicle crashes and injuries both in Texas and throughout the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 3,100 deaths and 424,000 nonfatal injuries every year due to distracted driving, and many researchers believe that the numbers are underreported…. Read More »
What Causes Most Car Accidents in Texas?
Any type of motor vehicle collision in Texas can result in serious and life-threatening injuries. When a crash does happen, it often results from a driver’s careless or reckless behavior behind the wheel. If drivers exercised more care and took safety into account more often, fewer accidents would happen on Texas roads and highways…. Read More »
What Type of Damages Can I Receive in a Car Accident Claim?
Motor vehicle collisions in Texas often result from another driver’s negligence. Depending on the facts surrounding the accident, if you were injured in a collision that happened because of another motorist’s careless or dangerous driving, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit. In many traffic accident cases, the injured person can file… Read More »