Have you ever driven somewhere without realizing how you got there? Have you ever taken a trip and not remembered parts along the way? If this has happened to you, you may have experienced highway hypnosis, a potentially dangerous condition. What Does Highway Hypnosis Feel Like? Some people describe the feeling of highway hypno[...]
Date: April 18, 2023 / Vehicle WrecksA Car Accident Lawyer Helps Win Compensation Vehicle Wrecks After being injured in a car accident, your best bet is to hire a lawyer immediately. Some people believe that because they are going through an insurance company, they will receive the compensation they need quickly and easily; but it often does not work that way. Ins[...]
Date: April 4, 2023 / Vehicle WrecksIn Texas, you can sue someone through a personal injury claim if they were driving drunk and caused an accident. However, there may be others who are responsible for the accident that can also be liable. You may also hold the bar or restaurant that served the intoxicated driver liable in a type of legal action called a dram shop clai[...]
Date: April 3, 2023 / Vehicle WrecksWhy Passing Lanes Should Not Be Used as Fast Lanes Many drivers in Texas view the left lane as a “fast lane” that allows them to speed past other vehicles to reduce travel times. This is not accurate, and using it this way can get you into trouble. You could be pulled over, receive a ticket, and be fined up to $200 for linge[...]
Date: February 27, 2023 / Vehicle WrecksAn Experienced Car Accident Attorney Can Explain the Process and Help You Understand How Long it May Take to Get a Settlement Time is not a luxury for someone involved in a car accident. Car accidents can result in property damage and devastating injuries, including brain and spinal cord damage, amputations, paralysis, and even de[...]
Date: November 11, 2022 / Vehicle WrecksIf you had traveled seven miles northwest of Conroe, TX, about 50 years ago, you would have found nothing but a dustbowl. The lakebed had completely dried up after a drought that had lasted for years. When the bed was refilled with water in 1973, however, Lake Conroe quickly became not only a draw in the real estate market, but also [...]
Date: January 4, 2022 / Vehicle WrecksIt’s difficult to prove fault in a lane-change accident, but our Houston accident attorneys can help. Merging onto a highway or changing lanes on a busy street is a major cause of accidents, and it can be tricky to determine who was at fault. While merging, drivers may speed up, slow down, misjudge the space between vehicles, fail[...]
Date: November 23, 2021 / Vehicle WrecksTrucking accidents differ from car collisions. In a head-on car crash involving two average passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed, the occupants of both cars may be susceptible to sustaining equally extensive injuries. On the other hand, when a tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle, the injuries are disproportion[...]
Date: August 23, 2021 / Vehicle WrecksInsurance adjusters investigate claims involving car accidents and other mishaps. They work directly for the insurance company or are independent contractors. If you received an insurance claim denial for your car accident and believe the insurance adjuster acted in bad faith, you may be able to sue them and the insurer in court. Bad[...]
Date: July 6, 2021 / Vehicle WrecksIs it worth purchasing uninsured/underinsured coverage (UM/UIM) under your auto insurance policy? Having UM/UIM coverage under your insurance policy can benefit you if you ever find yourself in a situation like Sarah’s. Three years ago, Sarah was driving back home from her job after a long day. She slowed down due to oncoming t[...]
Date: June 29, 2021 / Vehicle Wrecks