If you have been involved in a car accident while traveling on a Texas road or highway, it is important to take action in a timely manner. Ideally, you will call for help as soon as it is safe to do so. Once a police officer arrives on the scene, he or she will be...
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What should you do if you are in a car accident in Texas?
If you are involved in a car accident in Texas, there are steps you need to take following the accident and legal proceedings that occur. Statute of limitations After a car accident, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit claiming...
Troubling study ranks Texas most dangerous state for car accidents involving kids
Every parent in Texas would say that they do their best to keep their children safe. But if a new nationwide study of fatal car accidents is right, the Lone Star State's parents are doing a poor job of protecting their kids from serious injury in traffic. A nonprofit...
Selfies and driving are a dangerous combination
Hashtags and social media posts indicate that too many motorists are more interested in creating content than driving safely. But taking pictures or video while you are driving is another dangerous form of distracted driving that can cause serious and even fatal car...
How you can avoid a drowsy driving accident
You’ve probably felt sleepy behind the wheel on your way to work at least once. Or maybe you’ve felt like keeping your eyes open was a difficult to do while driving home after a late night. In both cases, you are putting you and the drivers around you in grave danger....
3 car accident injuries with delayed symptoms
Not every car accident, results in victims leaving the scene in an ambulance ride to the hospital. But, if you or a loved one gets into a car accident and are able to safely drive home, this doesn’t necessarily mean you are injury free. To preserve your physical and...
How to Claim Compensation if You’re a Car Accident Victim
What if something made your car accident even worse? If you don’t know how to claim compensation, this is exactly what can happen. As a car accident victim, you have certain rights when it comes to monetary compensation. This whole process can be very confusing, which...
What to Know about Liability When a Car and Bike Collide
Year after year, Texas stays seated squarely in the top 20 for car and bike accidents. If you were in a car and bike accident, you could be dealing with traumatic physical or psychological effects for years to come. But if you don’t know your rights following your...
In a Wreck, Need a Check: How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?
According to a bulletin from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 50% of tort cases are settled by the 14th month after they are filed. Auto injury cases do go more quickly than other tort cases. That means though that if you are filing a case for your injuries after an...
Are You Suing for an Injury? 4 Tips to Maximize Your Personal Injury Compensation
There are over 30.8 million emergency department visits each year due to unintentional injuries. If you have experienced an injury and you need to sue for personal injury compensation, there are ways to maximize the amount of money you can win. If you fail to present...