There are many issues to consider when a senior citizen is involved in a car accident. Who is at fault? Was the driver competent to operate a motor vehicle? Who was injured, and how badly? Were there pre-existing injuries? What is fair compensation? These questions can be complicated. When the…
Rollover crashes are more complicated than most other types of car accidents. They are also responsible for an outsized portion of fatalities. While rollover crashes constitute just two percent (2%) of all motor vehicle incidents, thirty-five percent (35%) of traffic deaths come from rollovers. Because of the seriousness and complexity…
When you’re in a car accident in Texas, the person that’s responsible for the accident pays for the damage. Texas law requires all drivers to have car insurance to pay for damages that result from accidents they cause. When the responsible driver doesn’t have the insurance that they’re required to have, the…
Minor car crash victims reporting pain after collisions have often been accused of faking or exaggerating their pain from injury, however, we now know that even minor fender benders and rear-end bumps can cause soft injuries which can last more than two months. These injuries keep people out of work…
When you’re hurt in a car accident, you might have many types of losses. Some of the losses you might have after a car accident are financial. Others are emotional including the pain and suffering and the emotional trauma of what you’ve been through. One of the types of financial…
It should be no surprise that car accidents can lead to spinal cord injuries, brain trauma, and whiplash of certain degrees. However, the psychological damage of auto collisions can be the same, and sometimes more dangerous than the physical pain they leave behind. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are one…
After a car accident, things can be chaotic and confusing. You’re dealing with a stranger who may or may not be very friendly, looking for witnesses, talking to police and insurance representatives and considering whether to hire a lawyer. Medical attention may not be the first thing on your mind…
A car accident can be a very traumatic experience. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a vehicle accident occurs every 10 seconds in the U.S. While quite a few accidents result in deaths, individuals who survive often have a number of long-lasting psychological and sometimes physical issues. Car…
How an Attorney Can Help Distracted driving is one of the biggest problems on the road. It results in more car accidents across the country and specifically, in the state of Texas than many other issues. Within the state, 460 people were tragically killed in accidents involving drivers who were…
Why you should immediately talk to an attorney before you talk to an insurance company after your car accident When you’re hurt in a car accident, it’s normal to want to believe that the insurance company is on your side. After all, they seem nice on the phone. They always…
