It can be confusing and frustrating when a crash report states that the other driver caused the car accident, but the insurance company disputes liability for an insurance claim. If the police officer who responded to the accident said the...
Rear-End Collisions: Causation, Physics, and Injuries
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...
Blunt Force Head Trauma Cause and Effect
Blunt force head trauma is one of three types of injuries that can lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Almost any kind of accident can cause blunt force head trauma. Whether your head hits your side door during a...
Knee Injury
Knee injuries can bring on severe pain, lead to a mountain of medical bills, and can leave a person incapable of working or even walking. If you have experienced a knee injury after a car accident or any other type...
Eye Injury
Injuries to the eyes are among the most serious. When your vision is compromised, so, too, can be your ability to work and enjoy your life. Eye injuries can cause excruciating pain and leave victims struggling with serious emotional distress....
The Inside Scoop on How Insurance Companies Will Fight Your Personal Injury Claim
When you are injured in an accident by someone else’s negligence, you deserve prompt and fair compensation for the damages you have suffered. Unfortunately, that’s probably not what you will get from the insurance company.Insurance companies employ many tactics to...
Back Injury
The spine is made up of many vertebrae (bones) that form a column from our neck to the base of our spine. The inside of this spinal column is like a freeway for our spinal nerves and muscles that control...
Common Car Accident Scenarios
Although fatality rates have been dropping, over 6 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. Over half a million car crashes occurred in the state of Texas. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Houston,...
Soft Tissue Injury
Soft tissue injuries to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments are common injuries after car accidents. Insurance companies often doubt the existence and severity of soft tissue injuries since they are not visible, like broken bones. Even though they are treated...
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,...
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,...
5 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Will Not Take Your Case
If you've been injured in an accident, you may believe you're entitled to money to cover the cost of physical, financial, or emotional damages. Oftentimes, you'd be right—but not always. There are several factors that affect an injured person's eligibility...
Insurance Companies Filing for Bankruptcy
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...
Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality
In law, a personal injury describes any damage done to someone's body, mind, or emotions. We all sustain injuries at some point in our lives—perhaps as a result of car accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, or tattoo infections—and sometimes,...
The Process of a Personal Injury Claim
Once you’ve been injured in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, an overwhelming process begins. When you break down the process of a personal injury claim into small pieces, it can be easier to grasp. At the beginning of...
Back Injuries After a Car Accident
Back injuries after a car accident can manifest in many ways. Back injuries can even cause pain or numbness that seem disconnected from the back or neck. These injuries can be the first sign of nerve damage that could remain...
How to Spot a Fake Lawyer
An impressive website or large, fully furnished office does not guarantee you are dealing with a licensed attorney. On the contrary, it could mean that a fake lawyer is scamming you. It could also mean that you are about to...
5 Things You Need to Know About Going to the Emergency Room After a Car Accident
When a person is seriously injured in a car accident it is very common for them to be taken to an emergency room for treatment. While it might seem straightforward, what happens at the emergency room can greatly impact a...
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