Houston Personal Injury Blog
Workers’ Compensation Claims vs. The Jones Act
Brian White | April 10, 2018 | Maritime Law
If you suffered harm in the workplace, you may be eligible to file a claim to pay for your medical bills, compensate for your lost wages, and more. Your avenue for recourse will depend on the nature of your workplace, its level of coverage, and even the industry you work in. Here’s what you need… read more
Bad Faith and Third-Party Insurance Claims in Texas
Brian White | April 5, 2018 | Insurance Claims
Most individuals who file personal injury claims within the state of Texas will have to deal with insurance companies at some point. Whether you sustained an injury in a car accident or from using a defective product, most claim payouts come not from the defendant, but from his or her insurance company. Unfortunately, some insurance… read more
Suing For Emotional Distress After an Accident in Texas
Brian White | April 3, 2018 | Personal Injury
If a recent accident due to another person’s negligence left you injured, you may be able to collect compensation for the full extent of your injuries. Personal injury claims consider many types of injuries aside from the physical. The emotional aspects of an accident can be just as damaging to your psyche as physical injuries… read more
How to File an Accident Claim in Texas With AAA
Brian White | March 23, 2018 | Insurance Claims
If you suffered harm in a car accident recently, your first avenue of recourse will be filing a car insurance claim to compensate for damages. Insurance law differs from state to state, and each company may have unique policies when it comes to accident reporting and filing claims. To get insight and information on your… read more
How to File an Accident Claim with Esurance
Brian White | March 28, 2018 | Insurance Claims
If you or a loved one recently suffered an injury or damage in a car accident, one of the first steps you will take is filing a car insurance claim, so you can receive compensation for any damage. Texas law allows victims of negligence to collect compensation from an at-fault driver’s insurance policy, but you… read more
Filing an Accident Claim With The General Car Insurance
Brian White | March 19, 2018 | Insurance Claims
If you or a loved one suffered harm or property damage in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation through the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Insurance law can be confusing, and each insurance company has different processes for filing claims. Here’s how to file a car accident claim with General Car Insurance. Immediately… read more
What If I Get Into A Car Accident In A Rental Car?
Brian White | March 1, 2018 | Insurance Claims
Crashing a rental car is every driver’s nightmare. Car accidents are complex enough without the issue of damaging a vehicle you don’t own or lease. It’s important to understand how and when different insurance policies kick in after an accident in a rental car, whether you were at fault for the accident or not. Otherwise,… read more
What Injuries Can A Head-On Collision Cause?
Brian White | February 27, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Head-on collisions are car accidents in which the front ends of two vehicles collide while traveling in opposite directions. They are some of the most dangerous car accidents, leading to a disproportionate number of deaths per crash compared to other types of collision. In 2016, 638 Texans died in head-on crashes. If someone survives a… read more
What Is The Statute of Limitations on Texas Car Accidents?
Brian White | February 21, 2018 | Texas Laws
A “statute of limitations” is the legal term for a deadline for bringing a claim. Courts around the country enforce statutes of limitations to prevent claimants from waiting too long to file. Setting a maximum time to take legal action after an event occurs helps ensure a fair trial, while details of the event are… read more
How to Get Compensated For A Texas Hit-and-Run
Brian White | February 14, 2018 | Auto Accidents
A hit-and-run car accident is not like other accidents. There is no at-fault driver around to take responsibility and pay for your damages. The guilty driver has fled, often without leaving behind much evidence for an investigation. You’re stuck picking up the pieces, tending to physical injuries, property damage, and emotional distress. Luckily, it is… read more