It Will Be Illegal to Text and Drive in Texas Starting September 1, 2017 Beginning September 1, 2017, Texans will be banned from texting as they drive across the state. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the measure into law and added amendments designed to keep any local laws from overriding…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Back injuries can cause a tremendous amount of pain and eventually disability. You might have a herniated disc, arthritis, or spinal disorders. Back injuries that affect your quality of life could qualify for disability benefits. If you have a serious back injury and another party was negligent, you should contact…
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…
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…
