How 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 Wrecks
Can 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 Wrecks
Time 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
It is overwhelming and frightening to be in a car crash, especially if you are injured, or a family member is killed. It’s something that you think will never happen to you, and when it does, you can be in disbelief and shock. You are suddenly faced with mounting medical bills, property damage, time off work, and sometimes a fear o[...]
Date: January 27, 2020 / Vehicle Wrecks
A car accident settlement is worth the amount that you and the representatives of the at-fault party agree upon. To get an idea of how much you should demand in payment, calculate the past and future expenses you’ll face because of the crash. Once you start the process of determining how much compensation you should receive, you[...]
Date: December 13, 2019 / Vehicle Wrecks
This December, as many as 3,000 people could die in crashes on U.S. roads. Around one-fourth of these fatal crashes will involve alcohol. Though the holiday season is supposed to be the time of year that we gather with loved ones and appreciate the things we have, it’s sadly also a season where people get behind the wheel after dri[...]
Date: December 6, 2019 / Vehicle Wrecks
The unfortunate statistics continue to show that Texas leads the nation in road deaths. Every day since November 7th, 2000, at least one person has been killed on our state’s roadways. In 2017 alone, 3,722 people died, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. A recent article in The Texas Tribune reported [...]
Date: June 5, 2019 / Vehicle Wrecks
A proposed bill in the Texas Legislature would reverse the current driver testing law for teenagers under the age of 18. State Representative James White, a Republican representing District 19, has introduced a bill to allow parents to administer driving tests to their teens, which was allowed prior to 2009. In 2009, the Legisla[...]
Date: April 30, 2019 / Vehicle Wrecks
What do impaired driving, speeding, and texting behind the wheel have in common? They are among the bad driving habits that kill tens of thousands in the country annually. Just these 3 dangerous habits alone contribute to over 20,000 deaths every year, according to fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administr[...]
Date: April 18, 2019 / Vehicle Wrecks
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that drivers still aren’t taking the dangers of distracted driving seriously. IIHS researchers found that while the number of drivers actually talking on cell phones behind the wheel has decreased, using phones for other things that take drivers' eyes of[...]
Date: April 15, 2019 / Vehicle Wrecks
