According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 239,539 individuals were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2021 alone. However, what some people don’t know is that a car accident doesn’t have to be a serious crash for it to result in injuries. Even minor accidents, such as fender benders, can…
Anyone who has ever driven a vehicle is familiar with blind spots. However, not everyone knows where these blind spots are on their car, SUV, or even large commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks. Drivers who don’t know where blind spots are located and do not frequently check their side and rear-view…
The safety features in most vehicles are designed to protect the vehicle’s passengers from front and rear-end collisions. Due to the impact of a T-bone accident or side impact collision, the damage it could cause can be devastating. Further, this type of accident is worse for older vehicles that aren’t…
Most drivers are likely to experience rear-end accidents at least once in their life. In the United States, around 1.7 million rear-end collisions happen annually, which accounts for 29% of all car crashes. This means that rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of collision, leading to over half a…
Drivers in Texas are legally obligated to stop and help anyone if they’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident. However, not everyone does this, and some drivers may speed away without dealing with the consequences of their actions or even checking if you’re OK. Being involved in a hit-and-run accident…
Whiplash and soft tissue injuries can sometimes be difficult to prove. Their symptoms often appear after a week or two from the time of the accident, which is enough for insurance companies to question your claim. For this reason, it’s best to work with a skilled car accident attorney to…
More than 17,000 car collisions occurred on the streets of Fort Worth in 2017. While accidents can happen at any location, the majority of them take place on the most dangerous Fort Worth roads, which include: Interstate 20 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System determined that…
Car accidents are often caused by negligence. If you have been in a wreck due to another motorist’s oversight, you must file a claim with the other party’s insurance provider to get the compensation you deserve. However, the claim process is often complex. The insurance company might deny releasing a…
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is one of the biggest insurance companies nationwide. If you’re insured by this company, you need to know what to look for to avoid unfair treatment by its adjusters. To protect their bottom line, insurance adjusters would often give lowball offers that do not cover…
Negligence is the most prevalent cause of single-vehicle accidents. Whether it’s oversight of the driver, maintenance company or manufacturer, determining who is liable for the incident can be challenging. A single-car accident is defined as a crash involving just one vehicle. However, this does not mean that only one party…
