While the number of injuries and deaths resulting from car accidents has declined, 2 million Americans are still injured each year in vehicle accidents. When you suffer an accident and you’re absolutely certain that the accident is not your fault, you may assume that the other party’s insurance carrier will…
You do your best to keep a safe distance from trucks when on the road. You also keep your vehicle visible to truck drivers you may be near as a safety precaution. This is not always enough to avoid an accident. Truck drivers who are inattentive, careless, or reckless are…
Civil law enables those injured in an automobile accident to seek compensation from motorists they believe are at fault for causing the accident in question. Sometimes, such compensation is remitted through the at-fault driver’s vehicle insurance policy. However, certain motorists might be uninsured and this makes recovering compensation for your…
Many auto insurance companies get their customers by having a supportive slogan promising family-like treatment. Once a person is in a vehicle accident, the behavior of an insurance company is quite different. No matter how much an insurance company tries to seem like a friend, the bottom line is that…
Almost every motorist has witnessed another driver texting or speaking on their mobile device while driving. This practice is known as distracted driving because said action decreases the driver’s alertness and exerts a significantly adverse impact upon the individual’s ability to properly guide their vehicle. If you or a loved…
It is hard to miss road construction sites these days. The signs pop up all of a sudden when you are on your way to work or returning home, on main streets, residential areas, even on freeways. Road construction or repair is often performed by state and local authorities to…
One of the first questions people ask when they lose a loved one in a tragic car accident is: How could this happen? If the answer to this question is negligence or some other wrongful act by another driver, the concept of wrongful death comes into play. According to the…
As electric scooters (e-scooters) have become more popular, related injuries have become more common. When e-scooter injuries occur, victims may be unsure about whether they can pursue compensation from the at-fault party. However, even identifying the liable party and proving fault can be a complicated task. This is why it…
Walking, running or jogging is a popular exercise activity in Texas. Joggers and walkers can be seen on the side of the road and running paths on any given day. It only takes one negligent driver to cause an accident that leaves them seriously injured. People who are out jogging…
When you’re involved in a right-turn car accident, who’s at fault? Was the police report inaccurate? How do you indefinitely prove that you’re not responsible for the accident? And how can you ensure you get fair compensation? Making a right-turn on a street, road, or intersection is an everyday occurrence…
