Car Accidents

Who Is Responsible for Providing Me With a Rental Car While My Vehicle is Being Repaired?

Even a minor car accident can cause significant property damage to your vehicle. You might be without your vehicle for several days or weeks while the repairs are being made.  For most people, being without their car is not just inconvenient; it is also unrealistic. They must get to work, take their kids to school,… read more

The Deadliest Highway Stretches in Texas

Every year, close to 20,000 Texans are seriously injured in car accidents and another 4,000 or so are killed. These crashes can happen anywhere, but there are a few specific highways that tend to be more prone to accidents. These highways suffer thousands of wrecks and see dozens of deaths every year. So which are… read more

What Happens if Another Driver’s High Beams Cause My Houston Car Crash?

High-beam headlights are useful under certain circumstances. When another vehicle is nearby, however, the use of high beams can constitute negligent driving that can cause a car accident. When this happens, you should seek full compensation from the at-fault driver by filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Using High Beams With Oncoming Traffic… read more

What Makes Sideswipe Collisions So Dangerous?

As any paramedic will tell you, no two accident scenes are identical. Sometimes, cars hit each other head-on and other times, they barely touch. The most common type of accident is rear-end collisions, but that doesn’t mean it is the only type of accident you should be concerned about. One of the less common types… read more

Can I File a Claim if Someone Hits My Parked Car in Houston?

Houston witnesses a multitude of car accidents every day. If another driver hits your parked car, you need to take certain steps to protect your claim. A lot depends on whether you can locate the offending driver. Even if you can’t, however, all is not necessarily lost.  How Parked Car Accidents Happen Parked car accidents… read more

How Long Does It Take To Get a Settlement Check From a Houston Car Accident?

Once your Houston car accident lawsuit concludes, whether your attorney negotiated a settlement with the other party or you won your case at trial, you’re probably wondering when you’ll get your check.  With medical bills to pay and a vehicle to replace or repair, it’s little wonder that many Houston car accident victims are quite… read more

Everything You Need to Know About the Hands-Free Law in Texas

If you live in Houston, you know how chaotic the bustling city can get. With so many distractions affecting motorists and causing car accidents, it’s no surprise that Texas lawmakers passed legislation to encourage the hands-free use of phones and lower the risk of distracted driving crashes. As a driver in Texas, it’s essential to… read more

10 Safety Tips for Driving on Slippery Texas Roads

Climate change has brought about dangerous alterations in weather patterns, often resulting in slippery roads and adverse conditions at different times of the year. For this reason, it’s more important than ever for drivers to be prepared for driving in dangerous conditions.  Understanding how to safely navigate your vehicle in treacherous weather is imperative to… read more

What Happens if a Car Crashes Into My House in Houston?

Cars do not typically hit homes. Instead, car crashes usually involve motor vehicles and other stationary objects. However, there are personal injury cases involving a car hitting a house. Unfortunately, people inside the house can sustain injuries in addition to the people in the vehicle. Also, a car hitting a house can cause substantial property… read more

Can You File a Car Accident Claim Without a Police Report in Houston?

Houston witnesses nearly 200 traffic accidents per day and more than 250 deaths per year. The filing of a car accident police report, known in Texas as a crash report, is a routine part of the claim resolution process. Can you file a claim without a police report? Maybe. Usually, however, you need a police… read more