Houston Personal Injury Blog

Suing For Emotional Distress After an Accident in Texas

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

How to Yield Properly In Houston

A good driver always knows when to yield. Yielding to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians is critical to preventing accidents and keeping others safe on the roadway. There are general traffic laws for who should yield the right-of-way and when. Preventable car accidents happen when drivers break these laws. In 2015, 3,453 crashes around the… read more

What to Do If You Are Hit By An Uninsured Driver in Texas

Like all states, Texas requires drivers to maintain minimum insurance coverage levels. All drivers must buy at least $30,000 in coverage for each injured person and $25,000 for property damage per accident. Insurance policies pay for the damage to other people and their vehicles when a driver causes an accident. When someone breaks the law… read more