Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to get punitive damages in a car accident case. Punitive damages may be awarded in car accident injury claims when the at-fault driver or other party was grossly negligent in their actions. When someone is grossly negligent, it means that they had little or no regard for the safety and [...]
Date: February 3, 2021 / Vehicle WrecksThe unexpected has happened: You were driving on the highway, and as you slowed down for traffic, the car behind you rammed into you. You’re injured and hurting. You’re in the Emergency Room, and you know you need more medical care. There’s one huge problem. You can’t afford the high cost of medical treatment. You don’t hav[...]
Date: December 18, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksTechnology hasn’t only changed how we communicate with each other, but how we travel as well. With a single of touch of a button, you can open the Uber app and request a ride. You no longer have to wait for public transportation at a bus stop or hail a cab from the curb. Uber has brought convenience to the rider. Sometimes conv[...]
Date: November 13, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksThe amount of compensation that a passenger can get after a car accident depends on the extent of damages they’ve experienced from the crash. Some meritorious claims may only be worth a few hundred dollars, while the most severe cases could result in millions of dollars in payment. Of course, most claims fall somewhere in between t[...]
Date: September 25, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksThe most common cause of spinal injuries is motor vehicle accidents, which account for almost half of new cases annually. How car accidents can cause spinal injuries depends upon the details of the accident. Speed, the location and angle of the crash, the size and weight of the vehicles involved, and other things influence what kind [...]
Date: September 8, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksWhat are non-economic damages in a car accident case? These damages are awarded to compensate you for losses that do not have a specific monetary value, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash in Texas due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to re[...]
Date: July 28, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksWhen you’ve been in a crash, one of the essential things you’ll need to know is how to get a car accident police report. By law, police in Texas must make a written report if someone was injured or killed in an accident or if there was over $1,000 in property damage. It’s very important to include a copy of the responding offic[...]
Date: April 16, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksHow do you determine who is at fault in a car accident? That can be decided based on the evidence showing the cause of the crash and applicable Texas law. An insurance claim or car accident lawsuit depends on a thorough investigation of the accident. The facts could show one or more parties are at fault in a car accident. As long as [...]
Date: March 23, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksCan you sue a hospital for wrongful death? The answer to that question is “yes.” If your family member died as a result of medical negligence in a hospital and depending on the specific circumstances, the hospital may be held liable. In addition to the hospital itself, if your loved one’s careless injury was caused by a doctor,[...]
Date: March 9, 2020 / Vehicle WrecksTime is not a luxury for someone involved in a car accident. If you’ve been hurt in a crash, you probably live with a great deal of pain. You might be unable to work while also facing expensive medical bills. The idea of waiting to get payment for these costs only makes you more frustrated. So, how long does it take to get a settle[...]
Date: February 18, 2020 / Vehicle Wrecks