Is It Worth It to Hire a Car Accident Accident Attorney in Houston?

After a car crash or serious accident, it’s normal to ask, “Do I really need a lawyer?” Medical bills may be piling up, you might be missing work, and insurance adjusters could already be calling. It can feel tempting to handle everything yourself and avoid paying attorney fees. But in many Texas accident cases, a… read more

What Is a Pile-Up Accident?

A pile-up accident happens when multiple vehicles crash into each other, often creating a chain reaction. These crashes can involve just a few cars or dozens of vehicles. They are usually caused by a combination of speed, poor visibility, and driver reaction times. Because of the number of cars involved, a pile-up can lead to… read more

What Is the Difference Between Interstate & Intrastate Highways?

When it comes to driving in Texas, the difference between interstate and intrastate highways matters. These two types of roads serve different purposes and fall under different rules. Knowing the difference can affect commercial driving licenses, safety regulations, and business operations. An interstate highway goes between states. An intrastate highway stays in one state. If… read more

Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?

If you were injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, you are not required to hire a lawyer. However, hiring a car accident lawyer after an accident can help you prove the other driver was at fault and collect financial compensation as a result.  After a car accident that was another driver’s… read more

Right of Way Laws in Texas

It’s high noon in Texas, and you’re driving down a dusty dirt road. You pull up to a four-way stop at the same time as another vehicle. An eagle screeches somewhere in the distance as you stare down the other driver, both of you wondering who will go for their accelerator first. While real right… read more

Back Injuries After a Car Accident

Back injuries after a car accident can manifest in many ways. Back injuries can even cause pain or numbness that seem disconnected from the back or neck. These injuries can be the first sign of nerve damage that could remain with you for the rest of your life. Here is some information about the medical… read more

5 Things You Need to Know About Going to the Emergency Room After a Car Accident

When a person is seriously injured in a car accident it is very common for them to be taken to an emergency room for treatment. While it might seem straightforward, what happens at the emergency room can greatly impact a case should that person decide to pursue legal action against the party responsible for their… read more

What Are Your Legal Options if You Hit a Bike Rider While Driving?

Having a collision with a bicyclist is a terrifying experience for you as a driver. It can be incredibly dangerous, even deadly, for the cyclist. In these types of accidents, it is crucial that you respond quickly. Your first priority should always be the personal safety of everyone involved in the crash. If you have… read more

Everything to Know About Diminished Value Accident Claims in Texas

There are several things to think about after getting in a car accident. Even once necessary repairs are made, your vehicle likely will not be worth as much as it was before the collision. This means your vehicle has what’s called a diminished value. A vehicle’s diminished value can be calculated by taking the value… read more

What To Do if You Suffer from Whiplash Injuries After a Houston Car Accident

Whiplash is a commonly reported injury after car accidents. Symptoms may appear immediately after the accident, or they may take hours to days to manifest. The symptoms might initially be minor, but they can increase in intensity over time. What is Whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to the neck’s structures caused by a crash’s momentum,… read more

Average Neck and Back Injury Results from Car Accidents

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2019, someone was injured in a car accident every two minutes and three seconds in Texas. That number translates to 256,338 people injured in motor vehicle accidents during 2019. Some of those car accidents likely involved neck and back injuries. Neck and back injuries can be devastating… read more

Who is Responsible in an Accident Involving a Rental Car?

Being involved in a car accident is stressful under any circumstances. However, when a rental car is involved in a car accident, a personal injury claim can become complicated.  The other parties involved in the car crash are not interested in protecting your best interest. Insurance companies are more interested in avoiding liability than paying… read more

Spinal Disc Extrusion and Protrusion After a Texas Accident

Car accidents and falls can result in a variety of back injuries and spine injuries. A common injury caused by car wrecks and falls is a herniated disc. Herniated discs should be taken seriously, as they can worsen and become debilitating without medical treatment. What is a Spinal Disc? Herniated discs are also referred to… read more

Neurological Issues From a Car Accident

Many injuries are immediately apparent after a car accident. Victims are immediately aware of broken bones, burns, amputations, paralysis, and head injuries. A puncture wound or bleeding wound is easy to identify.  However, some car accident injuries are not immediately known. Neurological injuries often do not present symptoms for days or weeks after the car… read more

How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident

Medical bills after a car accident can total hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even if your medical bills are not quite that high, it can still be difficult to pay tens of thousands of dollars for medical treatment. Most people do not have the cash in their bank account to pay medical bills as they… read more

How to Get the Most Money From a Car Accident

Getting the most money from a car accident is nothing to be ashamed of because you deserve just compensation after being injured by another person. You deserve to be compensated for your financial losses, physical injuries, and emotional suffering. However, the insurance company does not agree with you. The other driver’s insurance company does not… read more

The 5 Most Common Types of Car Crashes in Texas

There were 560,952 traffic crashes in Texas during 2019, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Each day, thousands of people are involved in motor vehicle crashes throughout the state. Many of these crashes involve fatalities and traumatic injuries. Sadly, most car crashes can be avoided. The cause of the vast majority of accidents is… read more

Falling Asleep While Driving

There is a great deal of information available about distracted driving and drunk driving. State and federal agencies and other organizations work hard to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving and impaired driving. However, there is an overlooked driving behavior that can be just as dangerous— drowsy and fatigued driving. How Common… read more