Category Archives: Car Accidents

Countless rideshare trips are completed each year in Texas and across the United States, and many of them are uneventful and not particularly notable. “Many of,” however, does not mean all; some Uber or Lyft rides do not, in fact, go smoothly and instead end with a crash that leaves their passengers injured. Those passengers, und[...]

A fender bender or sideswipe accident may not be enough to leave you in traction, but it can derail your day. You might end up with serious aches and pains — and with a vehicle that doesn’t come out of the shop for weeks. Even so, there’s a common misconception that you don’t need a lawyer for minor car accident cases. Whi[...]

Being involved in a car accident in Texas can be life-changing.  Not only might there be physical injuries associated with a car accident, but emotional ones as well.  When you are in a car accident, there are steps that should be taken as it may affect a future lawsuit.  You may not know what to do, so you may be asking, what to [...]

When seeking compensation for a car accident injury, one term that will appear several times is “fault.” In at-fault states like Texas, it is essential to establish who is at fault in a car accident so that the other party (victim) can seek compensation for their economic and non-economic damages. However, identifying the liable [...]

When clients come to our office for initial consultations, they are often curious about how long it will take for their case to settle. With insurance adjusters hounding them to settle and bills piling up, knowing when their case will conclude if they pursue one, is very important. However, when this question arises, the answer is al[...]

You may think you can handle your claim alone when seeking compensation after a car accident. This could be because you sustained only minor injuries, believe you have a simple case, fear the costs, had minimal property damage, liability was not disputed, or you trust insurance companies. While all these are sound reasons for handlin[...]

Houston is a vibrant city with bustling nightlife, a thriving restaurant scene, and major industries. It also has busy late-night roadways filled with rideshare drivers driving home workers, clubbers, and other nightcrawlers. However, choosing a rideshare like Uber or Lyft to get home late at night comes with risks. Whether from dro[...]

A car accident can be a harrowing experience in any circumstances. In the aftermath, you typically call 911 and share your contact information with the driver of the other vehicle. However, this can’t happen if the other driver flees the scene of the accident. You may wonder whether you should wait for the police to arrive in this [...]

Getting into a car accident in Texas can be a harrowing experience. Even in the best of circumstances, it is the kind of frustration that can throw off your entire day. In the worst of situations, you or a loved one may be seriously injured or die. That is a much worse scenario than being late for work. Frustratingly, the consequence[...]

A pedestrian hit-and-run accident can be one of the most overwhelming events in a person’s life. In Texas, accidents involving pedestrians are all too common; and when the responsible driver flees, the injured victim is often left with mounting medical bills, lost wages due to the inability to work, and uncertainty on how to move f[...]