Crashes, Collisions and Accidents
There can be several factors that contribute to a collision accident. Drinking and driving and distracted driving are two of the more common causes in disastrous crash accidents. Additionally, excessive speed can exacerbate the potential harm or lethality of an automobile collision. All of these potentially deadly practices and factors are completely avoidable.
When two moving vehicles collide into one another head on, the outcome can be catastrophic. Collision accidents can have devastating outcomes, such as property damage, injury or even death. The cost of medical care in addition to productivity losses associated with injuries from motor vehicle collisions was in excess of $99 billion, for a one-year period, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The total annual cost, associated with automobile accidents, amounts to almost $500 for each licensed driver in the United States, according to a study in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. When you become injured in a car crash, bills can add up quickly.
Motorcycle accidents are notoriously devastating due to the lack of protection afforded to motorcyclists and their passengers. When you consider that a motor vehicle accident happened roughly every minute in 2018, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, the state’s…
Texas law requires all drivers to have liability insurance in case of a car accident as part of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act. This is a good requirement, as it means that people injured in a car wreck are…
Motorcycles are notorious for being risky vehicles to operate. Though many motorcyclists are diligent and attentive drivers, the perception of courting risk may be a factor in swaying the jury’s or judge’s opinion in a case. Plus, even the best…
For most Americans, driving a car is a daily necessity. Whether heading to and from work, traveling to school, running errands, or making a trip to the grocery store, it is almost impossible to avoid interacting with the roadways at…
One minute you’re driving along in the state of Texas, the next you’re involved in a rear-end crash. Can you still be found liable if you’re rear-ended? Typically, the answer is no. When someone hits you from behind, it is…
Each state has its own requirements for the type of auto insurance each driver is required to have. Some states are known as “no fault states”, meaning your auto insurance policy has a mandatory “personal injury protection” or PIP provision….
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you have a lot on your mind. If you’re wondering how you should best deal with the insurance companies after a car accident in Texas, you’ve come to…
The first thing we have to point out here is that taxi companies operate differently than rideshare companies like Lyft or Uber, so your legal options if you get in a car accident while in a taxi in Texas are…
Being in a motor vehicle accident can be frightening, especially if you were injured. You may be in pain, and you may be worried about how you’re going to pay your medical bills and meet your financial responsibilities if you…
As more and more people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area use ridesharing apps for Lyft or Uber to get around, more of those Lyft and Uber drivers are getting into accidents. So that leaves rideshare passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers…
In the state of Texas, unless you are under the age of 21, you are not required by law to wear a helmet, so long as you have passed the required safety course and are covered by insurance. This does…
Being involved in a car accident is a frightening experience for everyone involved. The repercussions of a car accident can be long-lasting ranging from physical injuries to property damage to increasing your insurance rates. However, it can be especially frustrating…
The first call with an insurance agent or adjuster after an accident can be crucial, and the main goal of insurance companies is to save themselves money. A good idea is to contact a car accident lawyer in Dallas who…
Negotiating a settlement offer with an insurance company can be a harrowing ordeal. Many folks are unaware of the fact that they can negotiate that initial offer, but they absolutely can. In fact, rejecting that first offer is a good…
The moments immediately after a car accident can be hectic and confusing, especially if you are injured. It may be difficult to think clearly, but there are some things you should try to accomplish right away. Contacting a lawyer should…
If you lose a loved one or become injured in a collision caused by someone else’s unsafe driving, you need legal counsel to help you through the difficult claims process in order to help get your life back on track. This can mean finding a reliable attorney who can help you assess your financial losses through and inability to work, property loss or even the loss of income if a loved one is killed. Review our materials and give us a call today.