Auto Accidents

Common Road Hazards in Houston and How to Avoid an Accident

Road hazards are unpredictable and difficult to detect until it is too late. Hundreds of accidents happen in Texas every year due to damaged and poorly maintained roads. Road hazards often result from improper upkeep from roadway crews and the government bodies in charge of inspecting the roads for hazards and making timely repairs. The… read more

Involved In A Car Accident in Houston And Other Driver Has No Insurance?

Getting into a car accident is bad enough, but to make it worse you’ve found that the other driver has no or minuscule insurance. They could have also just driven away, as a hit-and-run is quite common if the person who hit you has no insurance. If that happens many thoughts run through your mind,… read more

What is the Minimum Amount of Auto Insurance Coverage Required in Texas?

It has been a national requirement to have auto insurance in some form for nearly 100 years. States have the autonomy to decide what the minimum requirements will be, along with any other insurance laws. Texas’ car insurance regulations are indeed different from its neighboring states, so it’s important to know exactly what your policy… read more

How Apps like Snapchat are Causing Dangerous Distracted Driving in Texas

Texas is a big state.  The vast highways throughout the state encourage long road trips to explore the state.  For decades, Texans have taken to the highways on vacation to explore every inch of the state – from Big Bend to Amarillo.  Unfortunately, the increasing use of smartphones has caused a staggering number of distracted… read more

Can I Sue a Mechanic / Auto Repair Shop for Negligence in Texas?

DISCLAIMER: Our law firm does not handle these types of cases. As we exclusively handle personal injury cases, we can only help if you have been injured in a car accident. The content in this blog post (“post”) is meant for general informational purposes only. Information found in the post does not constitute as formal… read more

What Can I Do If the Other Driver in an Accident Doesn’t Have Insurance in Texas?

Even though Texas requires drivers to carry at least minimum coverage car insurance before getting behind the wheel, hundreds of drivers are on the road without policies. As long as rules of the road are in place, there will always be drivers who break them – either out of negligence or in an attempt to… read more

The Most Dangerous Intersections in Texas

What are the most dangerous intersections in Texas? Which city has the greatest number of them? We wanted answers to these questions. So our Houston-based personal injury lawyers worked with data visualization company 1point21 interactive to analyze four years worth of collision data (2012 – 2015) from the Texas Department of Transportation. We sifted through more than 2 million records to… read more

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Lawyer for Your Houston Car Accident Case

Even if you pride yourself on being calm under pressure, car accidents in Houston are stressful. You’re dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, and emotional trauma from the accident, itself. A lawyer can help make the claims process smoother, but only if you look to the right firm. When it comes to hiring a legal… read more

Is Hands-Free Driving Safe?

Most people know the basic rules of safe driving, but it can be easy to forget them if you’re an inexperienced driver or are in a hurry. Since it’s a busy urban area with heavy traffic, Houston is one of the easiest areas in which to experience a driving accident. Many Harris County residents employ… read more

Distracted Driving: The Link Between Cell Phones and Car Accidents

According to the National Safety Council’s annual injury and fatality report, cell phone use causes 26% of car accidents in the United States. The report doesn’t just indicate texting and driving, either. Surprisingly, most accidents (21%) occur while a driver is talking on a handheld or hands-free cell phone. Only 5% are because of texting… read more