Houston Personal Injury Blog

How to Deal with a Progressive Car Accident Claim in Texas

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

How to File a Car Accident Claim with Fred Loya

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

How to Handle a Car Accident Claim with ACCC

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

What Happens If My Insurance Claim Wasn’t Enough to Cover the Costs of My Injuries?

After you suffer injuries in an accident, you will likely have to deal with the insurer for the person or business that caused your injury. Insurance claims can usually be resolved faster than a lawsuit can. An insurance settlement after a car accident, medical error, or slip and fall accident can put money in your… read more

The Challenges of Slip and Fall Cases

When it comes to slip and fall or trip and fall accidents, a case can come down to the nitpicky details. This makes it difficult to guarantee an award will be given to a plaintiff through a trial. Additionally, if the estimated reward from the case isn’t large enough to cover the cost of legal… read more

How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter

Settlement demand letters are used in most personal injury cases to begin settlement negotiations. These letters are generally drafted by the accident victim or the attorney for the accident victim and sent to the at-fault party’s insurance provider. The insurance company reviews the settlement demand letter and issues a response. Things You Should Know About Settlement Demand… read more

Should I Give a Recorded Statement To an Adjuster?

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

How Do I Get a Rental Car After a Crash and How Long Can I Use It?

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

What is Causation in a Personal Injury Case?

When you are injured in a Houston accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. For example, if another driver caused a head-on car accident, you could sue the driver for loss of income, medical bills, and other damages. However, before you could recover compensation for your personal injury case, you must prove… read more

Should You Replace Your Car Seat if You Were in An Accident?

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