Archive for the ‘Car Accident’ Category

Common Head Injuries & Neurological Issues after a Car Accident

Common brain injuries after a car accident

Car accidents are the third leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) deaths in the United States. Brain injuries sustained in a car accident often go unnoticed by victims as symptoms may not appear for weeks. Failure to attend to a TBI may result in permanent brain damage and even death. A…

Who is at Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident?

Multiple Vehicle Car Accident Who is at Fault?

If an automobile accident occurs that involves at least 3 vehicles, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault. Although every state has different laws dealing with multiple car accidents, Texas determines who is at fault by the following factors: The Car in the Back If several vehicles…

How Alcohol Factors Affect Fault in a Car Accident Case

Alcohol as a factor in car accident cases

About 1,000 people lose their lives each year on Texas roads because of drunk drivers. Countless more suffer devastating injuries and emotional trauma. These car crashes also cause financial devastation to helpless victims who are caught in the wake of drunk drivers. How does alcohol impair safe driving? Alcohol is a depressant. That means…

Should I Go to the Doctor After a Car Accident If I Feel Fine?

Should I go to the doctor after an accident if I feel fine?

You’re driving down the road on a sunny afternoon, and suddenly you’re struck from behind. Life can change in an instant when it comes to car accidents. In fact, hospitals see a high percentage of patients that come from motor-vehicle accidents alone, reports the U.S. National Library of Medicine. You may…

Insurance Company Tactics and Car Accidents: What They Don’t Want You to Know

Car Accidents and Insurance Tactics

Car accidents are an everyday occurrence, and while many of us think it’ll never touch our lives, it’s always best to be prepared and understand exactly what goes into a car accident claim. By law we must carry automobile insurance, and you would think that when the time comes for…

Timeline of a Car Accident Case: What to Expect and When

Timeline of a Car Accident

Millions of people each year are involved in a car accident, and being in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. Your emotions are running high, and you might be injured. After having a car accident, there are several things you need to do to protect yourself. Do…

Obtaining Disability Following a Debilitating Car Accident

How to get disability after a car accident

After a car accident many fears may be running through your mind. How will you pay your bills? How can you pay your rent? What will happen to your family? If you are injured in an auto accident, you can collect short and long term disability insurance. An attorney can…

How Will I Get to Work? How an Attorney Can Help You Get a Rental Vehicle at No Cost to You

Insurance pays car rental after accident

Car accidents are stressful, and it’s not just the experience of the accident itself. If it’s bad enough to put your car out of commission while for extensive repairs, then you need to figure out how you’re going to get around. After all, most people don’t have a spare car…

Car Accidents and Lost Wages

Car Accident Recovering Lost Wages

If you are injured in a car accident while not at fault, your insurance company may offer to reimburse you for any lost wages while recovering from your injuries. However, this depends entirely on the type of car insurance you have and whether or not you filed the proper claim…

The Importance of Car Seat Safety

The correct car seat can save your child’s life in a car accident. Unfortunately, many car seats are not designed well and do not always do their job, even endangering the child. Hundreds of injuries have happened because of recalled car seats. The Most Important Thing Parents Should Know The…