In the immediate aftermath of a car crash, it’s natural to experience shock and disorientation. Your immediate concerns might be any injuries you’ve suffered and damage to your vehicle. In this stressful situation, state law still requires you to give certain information to the other driver, including your name, address,…
Negligence is a legal claim available when you are injured due to someone else’s actions. This kind of claim is based on the idea that we each owe a duty to take reasonable precautions to avoid harming others through our actions. Failure to fulfill this duty can lead to liability…
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), “an average of 24 emergency responders, including tow operators, are struck and killed by vehicles while working at the roadside each year.” Further, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 263 people were killed in Texas between 2015-2019 while…
One of the first pieces of evidence in auto accident claims is the official report created by police officers dispatched to the scene of the crash. Police reports document the who, what, where, when, and how of the accident. They should contain basic details about the crash, including identifying information…
Texas roads are some of the busiest in the nation. High population growth in recent years has only increased congestion and, unfortunately, the number of auto accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Texas saw the second-highest number of fatal auto accidents of all states in 2020,…
After being involved in a car accident, you may wonder how long you have to file a lawsuit seeking compensation from the at-fault driver for your injuries and other losses. In Texas, the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit is normally two years from the date of the underlying…
If you suffered an injury in a left-turn accident in Texas, you are not alone. Left-turn accidents are an incredibly common type of traffic collision, especially at intersections. The left-turning driver is typically – but not always – responsible for an accident under Texas law. Determining who is at fault in…
Like most states, Colorado has a dram shop law. It allows someone injured by a drunk driver to hold a bar, restaurant, or social host that served alcohol to the driver liable for the harm the driver caused – provided the driver was underage or visibly drunk at the time….
When you’re out running errands or commuting to work, the last thing you expect is to be involved in an auto accident. Car crashes are always stressful – and things get complicated quickly when they involve multiple vehicles. One of the most pressing issues after a three-way car accident in…
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur in Texas each year – and a large portion of them are rear-end accidents. When it comes to liability in a rear-end collision, the rear driver is usually at fault. However, they may claim that your vehicle stopped suddenly, you unexpectedly switched lanes,…
