valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 21, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 19, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
Progressive is the second-largest insurer in Texas. With 13.35% of the Texas auto insurance market, it trails the state’s top insurer, State Farm, by only 0.08%. Progressive also earns some of the lowest customer ratings for claims handling, according to J.D. Power. Its customer satisfaction ratings are far below the industry average. They have the… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 25, 2021 | Car Accidents
Fred Loya is one of five brands that fall under the Loya Insurance Group. The other brands include Young America Insurance, Loya Insurance, Rodney D. Young Insurance, and National Insurance. Together, these brands put Loya Insurance Group among the 20 largest Latino-owned businesses in the U.S. When compared to the national brands, such as GEICO… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 24, 2021 | Car Accidents
Handling a car accident claim with ACCC Insurance Company has become very complicated. ACCC did not have enough funds to keep operating and entered into receivership in December of 2020. The special receiver will oversee the liquidation of the company. Ever since ACCC went into receivership, claims under ACCC’s policies have become difficult to navigate…. read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you have been involved in a car accident, you will probably spend plenty of time dealing with insurance companies. There’s a good chance an insurance adjuster will call you to ask for a recorded statement regarding the accident. Although this may sound like a reasonable request, you should be very careful about agreeing to… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 9, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you have been involved in a car crash, your vehicle may need to be repaired or replaced. Unfortunately, getting a rental car after an accident can be confusing and overly complicated. Dealing with uncooperative insurance providers can leave claimants feeling completely hopeless and frustrated. If you are having trouble getting a rental car following… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 5, 2021 | Car Accidents
Following a moderate or severe crash, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends the replacement of car seats in the event that the safety or stability of the seat was compromised as a result of the accident. There are differing recommendations, however, when it comes to minor crashes. While the NHTSA takes the position… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | February 2, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you think of yielding the right-of-way, you might think of the traditional conundrum at a controlled intersection. Which car moves through the intersection first after everyone has come to a stop? Yielding the right-of-way is an important traffic concept that all drivers should understand. It does not only apply at controlled intersections but can… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 28, 2021 | Car Accidents
State Farm is the largest auto insurer in the U.S. Across America, State Farm writes about 17% of all auto insurance policies. State Farm is also the largest auto insurer in Texas. Aside from USAA’s policies for active military and veterans, State Farm offers the cheapest premiums among the major insurers in Texas. State Farm… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | January 18, 2021 | Car Accidents
Data compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that rear-end collisions consistently make up about 30% of crashes on America’s roads. This makes them the most common form of car accidents. Rear-end collisions also result in about 30% of the injuries caused by car crashes. Significant portions of these injuries are neck… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
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