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…
After life-threatening injuries, long-term injuries are the greatest concern for anyone involved in a car crash. Many people are under the false impression that a minor car accident can’t cause serious, long-term injury but medical research shows even minor fender benders are able to cause lasting damage to muscle and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
