Category: In Depth
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
While obtaining auto insurance is a legal requirement for ALL drivers, it’s estimated that around 20 percent of drivers in Texas do not even have basic liability protection. This is why it is so important for drivers to ensure they have uninsured motorist coverage through their own insurance provider. In the state of Texas, all […]
Roadside Assistance in Texas – Is It Free?
Being stranded on the road can be both frustrating and frightening. For those who live in the state of Texas, help is as close as your telephone. In 1989, the Texas Department of Public Safety set up a hotline (1-800-525-5555) to help stranded motorists (on state and federal roads) obtain the help they require. The […]
Where Does Texas Rank in Terms of Bad Driving?
A recently released report which looked at data involving driving habits across the nation has ranked Texas as one of the slightly-better states in the country when it comes to safe driving. The unenviable top (worst) spot was snatched up by Utah, with the best drivers coming from Rhode Island. Texas Earns “C” Grade for […]
Can I Prove That the Other Driver Was Texting and Driving Prior to My Accident?
Do you believe that your car accident was a result of another driver texting and driving? Proving this can be difficult, but an attorney may be able to help. Most states have laws against texting and driving, and as of September 1st, 2017, Texas will officially join that list. Drivers in Texas who choose to […]
What Happens When a Drug is Recalled?
What happens when a drug is recalled due to a previously-undiscovered health concern? How are people notified? What can you do if your health has been affected by the use of this unsafe drug? Millions of people count on medication to help deal with infection, treat illness, or alleviate pain and discomfort. These medications consist of […]
Does Auto insurance Follow the Driver or Car?
“Car Insurance“ (CC BY 2.0) by P.O.M. The question of who insurance follows—the driver or the car—is a very common question that we get asked all the time. It is no wonder that there is a lot of confusion out there, something we will attempt to clear up in this post. In general, car insurance follows the vehicle; […]
Assumption of Risk in a Personal Injury Case
Some activities are inherently dangerous, and most of us know this on some level before even performing them. A good example here would have to be bungee jumping or sky jumping. If you’re going to perform these activities under the supervision of professionals, you’ll most likely be asked to sign a waiver which essentially lets […]
Medical Malpractice is Now the 3rd Leading Cause of Death in America
A new study shows that medical errors are more common than we once thought, and are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Over 251,000 lives are estimated to have been lost every year due to medical mistakes–more than respiratory disease, auto accidents, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. Johns Hopkins Medicine conducted a study which […]
Texting and Driving: A Dangerous Practice Costing Lives
Texting and driving is becoming a huge problem throughout Texas and the U.S., and lawmakers are still struggling to rectify the issue. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and I wanted to take this time to briefly address the issue. Since the late 2000s, texting while driving has gained a lot of attention as the […]
Car Accidents Involving J.B. Hunt Trucks
Have you been injured in an accident with a J B Hunt 18-wheeler truck? You need an experienced truck accident attorney on your side. Call Jeff Rasansky at 1-877-405-4313! J.B. Hunt is a transportation company with a fleet of over 13,000 18-wheelers and more than 14,000 drivers. The company carries different types of commercial cargo such […]
