When you are injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, one of the most important legal questions is whether someone else was negligent. Negligence is a fundamental concept in Texas personal injury law, and proving negligence can be essential to recovering compensation for your injuries and losses. What Is Negligence? In general, negligence occurs […]
Accidents involving 18-wheerls often cause devastating injuries and extensive property damage. Because commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, collisions involving tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles can result in serious or catastrophic injuries. For these reasons, truck accident claims often result in higher settlements than typical car accident claims. More […]
After a car accident in Texas, dealing with an insurance company can be one of the most frustrating parts of the recovery process. Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly, ask questions about the crash, and request information about your injuries and damages. While you may be eager to resolve your claim, it is important to […]
Motorcycle accidents can result in some of the most serious injuries. Unlike passenger vehicles, motorcycles offer riders little protection in a collision. Even when wearing a helmet and other protective gear, a motorcyclist can suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, road rash, or other life-changing injuries. Driver Inattention One of the most […]
Texas highways are heavily traveled by commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers, tankers, delivery vehicles, and other large commercial motor vehicles. Because of their size and weight, truck crashes can result in devastating injuries and significant property damage. Federal trucking regulations are designed to reduce these risks, and understanding them can be important for both Texas drivers […]
When determining who was responsible for an accident, evidence can make all the difference. One increasingly valuable source of evidence is dash cam footage. Video captured before, during, and immediately after a collision can provide objective information that may strengthen an accident injury claim. Provides an Objective Account of the Accident After a crash, drivers […]
If you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle crash, or another type of personal injury incident, you may wonder whether you can still recover compensation if you were partly responsible for what happened. In Texas, the answer is generally yes. However, the amount of compensation you can recover may be reduced based […]
Motorcycle riders face a greater risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. One question you might have after a motorcycle crash is whether not wearing a helmet will affect an injury claim. Understanding Texas helmet laws and how they relate to personal injury cases can help injured riders protect their legal rights. […]
In Texas, strict legal deadlines apply to personal injury and property damage claims arising from motor vehicle accidents. Missing these deadlines could prevent you from recovering compensation, no matter how strong your case may be. Texas Has a Two-Year Statute of Limitations Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, most lawsuits for personal […]
Although both truck accidents and car accidents involve motor vehicle collisions, the legal claims that follow are far from the same. Truck accident claims are often more complicated, involve more parties, and require a deeper investigation than the average car accident case. Understanding these differences can help accident victims appreciate why it is important to […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you might be wondering how long you have to file a claim. Understanding the deadline for filing a lawsuit is critical because missing it can prevent you from recovering compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. The General Rule: […]
Unlike drivers in passenger vehicles, motorcyclists have very little protection in the event of a collision. Even when wearing proper safety gear, riders can suffer serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Understanding the most common motorcycle accident injuries can help riders appreciate the importance of safe riding practices and know when to […]
