Category: Car Accident

When fully loaded, a semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds—20 to 40 times as much as a typical passenger vehicle. That's why they're equipped with heavy duty braking systems designed to provide maximum stopping power in emergency scenarios. An unexpected brake failure at the wrong time can...

If you are injured in a car accident and you are not at fault, you may be compensated for damages and losses resulting from the accident. This may include the cost of repairs as well as your medical bills and other expenses that are necessary to restore you to the same quality of life you enjoyed...

Rideshare company cars are increasingly common sights on American roadways—and not just in huge metropolises like Dallas and Houston. Uber and Lyft alone were responsible for 6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States in 2021, according to the career research site Zippia. When...

That is a question currently pending before the Texas Supreme Court. The question is, if you are injured through the negligence of another person in a car wreck, but at the time of the wreck you were not wearing your seatbelt, can you still make a claim for your personal injuries? This question...

If you are riding in a car driven by a family member, can you sue if he or she causes an accident and you are injured? Also, if you are the driver, are you protected from being sued by other family members who are injured as a result of your driving? .callout { ...

When we think about someone who has been in a car crash or automobile accident, we tend to focus on what their injuries were and what medical care they will need. Many Texans who have been in car crashes, however, find out that the worst part of the wreck was not their injuries. Instead, the worst...

Key Issues Faced by Accident Victims Seeking Legal Help Property Damage Rights in Texas When Your Vehicle is Totaled Timeline for Insurance Company Response Compensation for Totaled Vehicles How to Handle an Insurance Claim Common Tactics Used by...

All motorcycle riders understand that riding comes with risks. Motorcycle crashes have a much greater chance of serious injury, including fatal accidents. A motorcycle rider doesn't have the same protections that a car or truck gives its passengers. But accepting risk is not the same thing as...

You're injured, shaken up, and confused. The other driver who hit you is nowhere to be found. What comes next? Hit-and-run accidents are scary, frustrating, and maddening. They're also shockingly common. Worst of all, they can leave victims in serious medical and financial trouble, with no...

A sudden accident on a routine drive can change your life. Neck pain and whiplash-type injuries are extremely common after car accidents, and their effects extend far beyond the initial shock. Even a sudden jolt from a fender bender can cause an injury because our bodies, especially our necks,...