Recent Blog Posts
Herniated Discs From Car Accidents
A car accident can cause a lot of injuries. Some are minor, like scratches and bruises, while others are more severe and possibly even debilitating. Herniated discs fall under this category. A herniated disc occurs when the force of the crash causes one of the bones in your spine (the vertebrae) to push into… Read More »
What Legal Options Can Be Taken After an Uber Passenger’s Death?
A man recently died after a major crash at an intersection in San Antonio. There were two vehicles involved. Emergency crews found one vehicle on fire, with a back-seat passenger trapped. Despite rescue efforts, that passenger later died from his injuries. He was believed to be a passenger in an Uber vehicle. Two other… Read More »
Negligence Per Se Based on Traffic Law Violations
Negligence can be tricky, especially in car accident cases. If you broke a law before a crash occurs, you could be held liable under negligence per se. Negligence per se is a legal doctrine that automatically considers someone negligent if they violate a statute or regulation designed to protect public safety, and that violation… Read More »
Bad Faith in Uninsured Motorist Claims
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is designed to protect drivers when they are injured by someone who carries not enough insurance or none at all to cover the harm they caused. In theory, this coverage steps into the shoes of the at-fault driver. In practice, however, many policyholders discover that filing a UM claim means… Read More »
When 18-Wheelers Overturn
Accidents involving 18-wheelers and other large vehicles can be disastrous. There are so many elements involved, making injuries and fatalities common. A recent crash in Texas caused an 18-wheeler to overturn. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries or fatalities. Emergency crews responded to the crash, which occurred on Interstate 20 near mile marker 560… Read More »
Tire Tread Separation Failure and Accidents
Many of us worry about the reliability of our vehicles. Will I get to work safely? Will my engine light come on? Will my brakes fail? Will I experience a tire blowout? A car is made up of thousands of parts, any of which can malfunction at any time. A tire malfunction can be… Read More »
What to Know About Drug-Impaired Driving
There has been a lot of media attention surrounding drunk driving and how people should not drive after having an alcoholic beverage. But what about consumption of marijuana and other drugs? How does that affect driving? Drugged driving is illegal. Driving impaired by legal or illegal drugs is against the law in all 50… Read More »
What Happens When a Permit Driver Causes a Crash?
It can be an embarrassing situation for a young driver to get into a car accident. It can be even more embarrassing when the driver does not even have their license yet but just a permit. This can be a frustrating situation for the responsible adult who is supposed to be riding along. This… Read More »
Internal Organ Damage from Car Accident
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries. Internal organ damage is one of the most serious and dangerous injuries that can result from a car accident. Unlike cuts or broken bones, internal injuries are not always immediately visible, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. Even crashes that appear minor can generate enough… Read More »
I Crashed a Rental Car. Am I Covered?
If you crash a rental car, you may assume you have insurance coverage to cover the damages, but this is not always the case. Whether you are covered depends on what insurance you have and how the rental was paid for. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and many drivers are surprised to learn that… Read More »