Category: Car Accidents
Everyone that gets into a car on their way to daily activities, such as work or school, doesn’t expect to get into an accident. However, it is best to be prepared in case it does happen. Knowing what you should do after a wreck can save you a lot of time and energy down the road should you need to litigate. What should you
Proving causation or fault in a personal injury case, such as a car accident, is not as simple as it sounds. In Part 1 of our article series on car wrecks and personal injury law, we covered a lot of ground related to causation, but not everything. From the victim’s perspective, causation looks like the easiest part of the case. In reality, it can
There is so much to love about the holidays. It’s filled with family, traditions, and the joy of the festive season. For many of us, one of those traditions involves travel. The roads in the U.S. are more busy between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than any other time of the year. Add the mad dashes to the airport, last-minute Christmas shopping, frantic family members
This may feel like a loaded question. There is a lot that needs to be done immediately following a car accident. Some of what we are about to tell you may also feel like pretty basic information. However, it’s important to remember that after a car accident there can be injuries and confusion. You might forget even the most basic steps. The best strategy
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), if you are between the ages of 2 and 34, you are more likely to die in a car accident than by any other means. Automobile collisions are the leading case of death in this age group. As chilling as this statistic is, it leaves loved ones with a lot of questions in the aftermath
The area of personal injury law we are about to cover may be difficult for some readers, but it is our hope that examining this subject matter will help prevent more deaths on Texas roads. Just last year, the Texas Department of Transportation implemented digital, flashing signs planted along Texas roads stating the number of vehicular deaths in the state. Nearly 2,000 people died
Having a car accident is troubling enough, but there’s also the potential hike in your insurance costs to consider. While a post-accident spike in your rate is often unavoidable, knowing how and what to anticipate can help you plan accordingly. Here are a few insider’s details to bear in mind. What Kinds Of Accidents Affect My Insurance Costs? Any accident in which you’re at
There are many factors that can contribute to a car accident, including driver negligence, poor road conditions, weather and defective road construction. You may not realize that faulty highway design is often to blame for motor vehicle collisions, but state and local government agencies may be held accountable for negligent engineering. Enter the on-ramps at Interstates 40 and 27 in Amarillo: Drivers have been
Car accidents happen every day. After making sure everyone in the car is alright, the next question to ask is “Who’s at fault?” When it comes to car accidents, the answer to this is critical. It is something that the police and the insurance company wants to know. It is also something that plays an important role in a personal injury case. When determining
Eager to teach your kids to drive themselves, but worried about the dangers that come with this self-sufficiency? The following tips will help you prepare your children to drive safely and effectively. Safe Driving Incentives Before you let your teen out on the road, make him or her sign a driving contract that stipulates your expectations for safe driving and the consequences of violating
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