Walking in a marked crosswalk doesn’t guarantee your safety. You’d think that brightly painted lines, signage, and flashing lights would keep drivers from hitting people on foot but a significant portion of pedestrians are hit by cars while in crosswalks each year. And, in such cases, the driver is almost…
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim, it is because you have suffered an injury and other types of damages related to a car accident. Texas law enables you to seek compensation for your medical-related costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and other relevant damages. It is perfectly normal for…
Accidents involving police cars are not treated like any other car accident. If another vehicle or a pedestrian is hit by a police car, the victim may assume that police are immune to the law. This is not the case, police and city agencies are still liable to a pedestrian…
Distracted driving has become a huge problem everywhere. Texas is no different as many people are involved in serious road accidents every single day as a result of drivers who are distracted while they are operating a vehicle. If you are involved in an accident due to a distracted driver,…
One of life’s nightmares is being involved in any road accident. Among the most dreaded of all accidents is a rear-end accident with a large truck or 18 wheeler. If you or a loved one is involved in a rear-end accident with a large truck, the harm suffered when compared…
Many people fail to get medical care immediately after they get into a car accident. This can cause problems when you file a personal injury claim. There are several reasons that people may opt not to get medical treatment after an accident. They may think that they can heal on…
A car accident can devastate your life. If you are like most Americans, you cannot afford to miss one payday let alone weeks or months of income. If you are seriously injured in an accident, you will not have much choice in missing work. You might be confined to the…
Most drivers adhere to the rules of red lights and stop signs, but those who don’t can end up causing serious injuries and sometimes even fatalities. Unfortunately, many drivers disregard their own safety and the safety of others simply because they are in a hurry to get somewhere or they…
When a person arrives at a hospital after a severe accident, there is no time to check their insurance and make sure they have the coverage required for the care they need. Texas law requires that hospitals provide treatment to anyone in need of emergency medical attention. So, what happens…
One of the most common types of car accidents are rear-end collisions. These crashes occur when a vehicle hits the one in front of it. Although many are minor fender-benders, some rear-end collisions can cause severe injuries and even death. Driver distraction, such as using a cell phone for texting,…
