Being in a car accident can be a stressful experience for all involved. Whether you are the one who was driving the car or someone who was just sitting in the backseat and played no role whatsoever in the collision, a car accident can be at the least an inconvenience…
Alcohol and vehicles are a dangerous combination. In the year 2015, approximately one-third of all accident related deaths were caused by drunk driving. Society generally places the blame on the driver. However, the law allows other parties to be implicated as well. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs may be held liable…
Every car accident victim needs evidence to prove his or her side of the story. One common piece of evidence in an auto accident case is a statement from an independent witness. A pedestrian’s testimony can easily swing the case from one way to the other. Nonetheless, what do you…
Buckle up! Click it or ticket! We all know the rules and the ad campaigns designed to increase awareness. Use a seat belt when you are driving or a passenger in a car or suffer the consequences. What then if you are involved in a car accident, failed to adequately…
Victims of car accidents often don’t realize they’re hurt immediately after the accident occurs. Adrenaline flowing in a person’s body is able to mask many types of injuries. Some may take hours or even days before realizing the true extent of their injuries. It’s possible for people to experience damage to…
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in the recent past that was the fault of somebody else, and you were treated in a hospital anywhere in Texas for your injuries, that hospital is likely to mail notice of a lien to you. Then, it will file the…
The most immediate step a parent can take whenever his or her baby is involved in a car accident is to request emergency assistance by dialing 911. However, there are things you need to know. Of all the ways children can get seriously hurt, car accidents top the list and…
Injuries that result from vehicle crashes are many and varied and each one can be unique. To recover your losses from a car accident where another driver was at fault, your damages must be proved to a certainty and not be speculative. Often, injuries to the head or brain are…
Many people who are victims of car accidents can be awarded a significant personal injury settlement. What most individuals who receive these settlements don’t realize is that hospitals and medical care providers can assert a claim against the settlement. Any person or organization who paid for an injured person’s medical…
Social Media is a common staple in the lives of millions of people. Popular social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter have replaced face-to-face interactions and emails as a primary communication method. We use social media to stay connected with close friends and family, reconnect with acquaintances from our…
