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 be the toughest part. Why? It's directly linked to the amount of damages you receive according to personal injury law. Read More...

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 yelling at each other in the car, and alcohol from holiday parties, and car accidents are bound to happen. Read More...

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 when faced with the reality of “I just had a car wreck and it was not my fault, what do I need to do and where do I start” is to keep tasks small and manageable on-scene. Read More...

If you are injured in an car accident, you may have grounds for compensation under the law.  Personal injury is defined as an injury that was caused by another party's negligence or carelessness. Read More...

​From the moment you first receive your driver’s license, driving is a privilege – a privilege that comes with certain duties and responsibilities. The Texas Transportation Code outlines what those duties and responsibilities are, and violations can be punishable under personal injury law. With a whopping population of 26 million residents, it’s no surprise the state of Texas reports some of the most frequent incidences of traffic accidents in the United States. The likelihood of you or a loved being involved in an auto accident are higher than you think. When you or a family member is involved in a car accident, it’s best to tackle the case with proper legal representation whether than trying to fare this stressful, emotional time alone. Read More...

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. Read More...

​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 on Texas roads in 2012. According to TxDOT, there was not a single day that passed in 2011 that a person did not die as a result of a vehicular accident. While the number has thankfully decreased, that doesn’t mean this is no longer a serious matter. Read More...

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. Read More...

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. Read More...