valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 25, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Texas law requires an immediate report of an accident that involves any of the following: A police officer is under a duty to create a written crash report if there are injuries, a traffic fatality, or if property damage exceeds $1,000. Even if you are fortunate enough not to be injured in the collision, there… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 24, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 23, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 22, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck drivers must meet many qualifications for a commercial driver’s license in Texas. Candidates must pass drug and alcohol tests, meet medical standards, and pass a written and road test. But driving a semi-truck and trailer combination is difficult. Even the most qualified and best-trained drivers can be involved in a truck accident. You… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 17, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 10, 2021 | Truck Accidents
The U.S. government regulates interstate trucking companies. These regulations keep highways and roads safe for trucks and motorists. The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique situation for the trucking industry. Lockdowns meant that auto traffic was drastically reduced. But lockdowns also brought an increased demand to ship and deliver goods to consumers and medical providers. As… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 7, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents cause thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths each year. Texas consistently has the highest number of large truck accident fatalities in the country. In 2018, 658 large trucks were involved in accidents in Texas, with 664 deaths. Because commercial trucks continue to be involved in a large number of traffic accidents each… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 4, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | June 2, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 27, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
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
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 | May 6, 2021 | Motorcycle Accidents
For a dedicated motorcyclist, a motorcycle is always going to be worth the cost. Riding a motorcycle is more than just enjoying the open road. Many riders own a motorcycle because they are fuel-efficient and can be less costly to maintain than an automobile. However, there are numerous costs that come with riding a motorcycle…. read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | May 4, 2021 | Texas Laws
Riding a motorcycle is thrilling. For a child, riding a motorcycle may be one of the most exciting privileges they experience. However, several Texas laws restrict minors from riding a motorcycle. Riders need to be aware of the Texas laws for minors as passengers on motorcycles. If you break these laws, you could face fines… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 6, 2021 | Birth Injuries
Babies cry for a variety of reasons. Even though there is nothing abnormal about a baby crying, many parents worry that their newborn is in pain or something is wrong when they cry a lot. The fact is that a newborn does not have any way to communicate except through crying. Newborns cry when they… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | April 1, 2021 | Court
The Trump Administration took great pride in filling vacant federal judge positions. However, some of the former President’s appointments were surrounded by controversy. Some appointees faced past scandals and allegations of wrongdoing. Other appointees lacked experience and were not recommended by the American Bar Association. Should we be worried about inexperienced judges being appointed to… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | March 31, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are common on Texas roads. We share the roads with these massive vehicles every day as they transport goods throughout the United States. When you are following an 18-wheel truck, do you ever wonder how much it weighs? Semi-Truck Weight – Loaded vs. Unloaded On average, a semi-truck weighs about 30,000 to 35,000 pounds… read more