valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 10, 2020 | Auto Accidents
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 case should that person decide to pursue legal action against the party responsible for their… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
In personal injury cases, there are two sides: the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the party that brings the lawsuit in the first place. They argue with evidence and witness testimony that they have been injured by another party’s negligent or intentionally harmful conduct. The defendant might be a person, business, or some… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | December 7, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Having a collision with a bicyclist is a terrifying experience for you as a driver. It can be incredibly dangerous, even deadly, for the cyclist. In these types of accidents, it is crucial that you respond quickly. Your first priority should always be the personal safety of everyone involved in the crash. If you have… 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 | December 3, 2020 | Auto Accidents
There are several things to think about after getting in a car accident. Even once necessary repairs are made, your vehicle likely will not be worth as much as it was before the collision. This means your vehicle has what’s called a diminished value. A vehicle’s diminished value can be calculated by taking the value… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 23, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Whiplash is a commonly reported injury after car accidents. Symptoms may appear immediately after the accident, or they may take hours to days to manifest. The symptoms might initially be minor, but they can increase in intensity over time. What is Whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to the neck’s structures caused by a crash’s momentum,… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 19, 2020 | Auto Accidents
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2019, someone was injured in a car accident every two minutes and three seconds in Texas. That number translates to 256,338 people injured in motor vehicle accidents during 2019. Some of those car accidents likely involved neck and back injuries. Neck and back injuries can be devastating… 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
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 17, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Being involved in a car accident is stressful under any circumstances. However, when a rental car is involved in a car accident, a personal injury claim can become complicated. The other parties involved in the car crash are not interested in protecting your best interest. Insurance companies are more interested in avoiding liability than paying… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 16, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Car accidents and falls can result in a variety of back injuries and spine injuries. A common injury caused by car wrecks and falls is a herniated disc. Herniated discs should be taken seriously, as they can worsen and become debilitating without medical treatment. What is a Spinal Disc? Herniated discs are also referred to… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 15, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Many injuries are immediately apparent after a car accident. Victims are immediately aware of broken bones, burns, amputations, paralysis, and head injuries. A puncture wound or bleeding wound is easy to identify. However, some car accident injuries are not immediately known. Neurological injuries often do not present symptoms for days or weeks after the car… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 14, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Medical bills after a car accident can total hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even if your medical bills are not quite that high, it can still be difficult to pay tens of thousands of dollars for medical treatment. Most people do not have the cash in their bank account to pay medical bills as they… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 13, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Getting the most money from a car accident is nothing to be ashamed of because you deserve just compensation after being injured by another person. You deserve to be compensated for your financial losses, physical injuries, and emotional suffering. However, the insurance company does not agree with you. The other driver’s insurance company does not… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 12, 2020 | Auto Accidents
There were 560,952 traffic crashes in Texas during 2019, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Each day, thousands of people are involved in motor vehicle crashes throughout the state. Many of these crashes involve fatalities and traumatic injuries. Sadly, most car crashes can be avoided. The cause of the vast majority of accidents is… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 12, 2020 | Auto Accidents
There is a great deal of information available about distracted driving and drunk driving. State and federal agencies and other organizations work hard to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving and impaired driving. However, there is an overlooked driving behavior that can be just as dangerous— drowsy and fatigued driving. How Common… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 11, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Teens look forward to getting a driver’s license. A license can mean more freedom, a part-time job, and hanging out with friends. It is a significant step toward adulthood. At the same time that teens look forward to this step, their parents worry. Much of that worry is for good reason. Car accidents were the… read more
valeria.rodriguez@lawrank.com | November 10, 2020 | Personal Injury
When you sustain a severe injury because of an accident, you may sustain a variety of damages. Damages include the physical injuries caused by the accident. They also include financial losses, as well as pain and suffering. If your injuries were caused by another party’s wrongdoing or negligent acts, that party could be financially responsible… read more