Car Accidents

What Happens If I Get into a Car Accident While Pregnant?

Auto accidents are always frightening and potentially dangerous. The hazards are even more pronounced for expectant mothers who have been involved in car accidents. Not only do they run the risk of injury for themselves, but their growing baby also faces risks from the collision. Some recent studies have found that pregnant drivers are nearly… read more

Herniated Disc C4/C5 and C5/C6 Injuries

Herniated cervical disc injuries are common in car accidents. It is important to understand that herniated discs are different from soft tissue injuries – though they may come with soft tissue injuries as well. They are more serious, more complex, and often, more difficult to treat. Discs: Location and Function Our spines are composed of… read more

How Tailgating Causes Accidents and How to Stop It

Every year, more than one million rear-end car accidents occur in the United States. In those car accidents, thousands of drivers and passengers are injured and killed. A significant percentage of those rear-end accidents are the result of tailgating, or, driving too close to the car in front of you. Most states, including Texas, have… read more

Car Insurance Companies Filing for Bankruptcy – How Do I Recover?

If another driver is responsible for causing your car accident, you can recover compensation for damages and injuries by filing an insurance claim with the driver’s liability insurance carrier. Texas requires that all drivers carry minimum amounts of liability coverage if they cause a car accident. Liability insurance compensates accident victims for damages caused by… read more

Who Is Liable in a T-Bone Car Accident in Texas?

Side-impact crashes are often referred to as T-bone accidents because the cars form a “T” when they collide. The front of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle from a “T” shape. The nickname does not adequately describe the potential damage that can be caused by a side-impact accident.  T-bone car accidents cause catastrophic… read more

How Long After a Car Accident in Texas Can You Claim Compensation for Your Injuries?

After a car accident in Texas, you must file a personal injury claim within two years. In most cases, this two-year statute of limitations will be easy to meet. However, under very specific circumstances, Texas law will allow you to file a claim after the two years have passed. Here are some facts you should… read more

What Happens When Your Vehicle Gets Towed After a Car Accident?

When a car is undriveable after an accident, it must be towed from the scene. Sometimes, this is done at the direction of the car owner if he or she is at the accident scene and is uninjured. Sometimes, this is done at the direction of law enforcement personnel. Police in Texas may have all… read more

City Seeks Input About Dangerous Intersections in Houston

The City of Houston wants to lower the number of deaths on city streets, according to reporting by Fox26 Houston. In a statement by David Fields of Vision Zero Houston, approximately two deaths are reported on city streets every three days. That is over 200 deaths each year. The purpose of Vision Zero Houston is… read more