Car Accidents

Hit and Run Accidents in Texas: What Victims Need to Know

Hit and run accidents can cause debilitating injuries. Sadly, victims of hit-and-run crashes have the burden of dealing with the consequences of the crash. Accident victims often incur substantial financial losses since they cannot hold the hit-and-run driver responsible. Drivers flee from the scene of an accident for many reasons. Common reasons why a driver… read more

A Step By Step Guide: What To Do After a Houston, TX Car Accident

Traffic accidents occur every day in Texas. In 2019, a person was injured every two minutes and three seconds in car accidents. Moreover, a reportable crash occurred every 56 seconds. Unfortunately, a motor vehicle accident can be very disruptive to your life—even if you do not sustain injuries. Dealing with a simple property damage claim… read more

Texas Three-Car Accident: Who Pays?

In the state of Texas, a reportable automobile collision occurs roughly once per minute. When a car accident happens, establishing legal fault is important. This helps to ensure that victims receive the compensation that they are rightfully due. The process of determining legal fault for vehicular collisions that involve two vehicles can be complex. Weather… read more

Common Back Injuries After a Car Accident

Back pain after a car accident is common. The pressure placed on the back and spinal column during a collision can cause strains, sprains, and other soft tissue damage. The wreck can also result in one or more back injuries.  Back injuries can occur in all types of car crashes, from rear-end accidents and head-on… read more

What Happens When Someone Dies Because of a Car Accident in Texas

The fatality rate for Texas roadways and the number of traffic deaths in Texas in 2019 decreased from the prior year. In 2019, 3,610 people died in motor vehicle accidents in Texas, a decrease from 3,652 deaths in 2018. The fatality rate was 2.33 percent lower in 2019 at 1.26 deaths per hundred million miles… read more

What You Should and Should Not Do After a Car Accident in Houston, TX

Do you know what to do after a car accident in Houston? Are you familiar with insurance laws and personal injury laws in Texas? Do you know how much your personal injury claim is worth? Most people would answer no to these questions. However, if you are injured in a car crash, you need to… read more

Are Car Accident Reports Public Record in Houston?

According to the Houston Police Department, accident reports require five to eight days to process before they are available to the public. After that time, car accident reports are handled by the Records Division.  It is important to note that five to eight-day turnaround time is an estimate of the processing time. Some car accident… read more

The 15 Safest Cars for 2021

There are many online sources that rank cars for their safety. US News is one of the many resources where you can review the safest cars for 2021. Car & Driver and Motor Trend also compile lists of the safest cars. The list of safest cars for 2021 as reported by US News is: 1. … read more

The Truth About Backup Cameras And Safety

According to the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), backup accidents result in approximately 300 deaths and 18,000 injuries each year. A motor vehicle has a substantial blind spot at the rear of the vehicle. A small vehicle can have as much as a 12-foot blind spot at the rear of the car. An average… read more

What’s Causing Neck and Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident?

Pain in the back and neck represents one of the most common complaints after a car accident. This pain may range from general soreness to intense, debilitating pain. Pain may appear immediately after the crash. It may also manifest after a delay or increase in intensity over time. It may not remain isolated to the… read more