Tag: "Auto Accidents"
Why You Need an Experienced Attorney for Your Semi-Truck Accident Injury Case
The thought of being involved in an accident with a semi-truck is scary, and a quick look at the numbers reveals a terrifyingly-high rate of accidents involving 18-wheelers. Every 16 minutes, someone is killed in an accident involving a semi-truck. A shocking nine percent of these occur in Texas. The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) […]
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 […]
The 7 Most-Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents
18-wheeler trucks are particularly dangerous when they collide with passenger vehicles, and in recent years, there has been more effort on the part of government organizations and trucking companies to reduce the number of serious accidents on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently revised hours-of-service laws in an effort to […]
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 […]
Claims Adjuster Tricks & How to Avoid Them Following a Crash
When insurance claims adjusters talk with you, they have only one intention: to look out for the financial welfare of their company. No matter how nice they seem on the phone, they are not calling to express their concern about the auto accident, nor will they be swayed by emotional pleas. In order to receive […]
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 […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Did you know that car crashes caused by distracted drivers result in over $125 billion in economic loss and societal harm every single year? A lot of us don’t appreciate the attention with which we should operate a vehicle, and studies show that driving while distracted is not limited to drivers of any age group. […]
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; […]
Car Accidents on I-30 in Dallas
Interstate 30 (I-30) in Dallas, also known as the Tom Landry freeway, is a common spot for accidents and drunk drivers. A lot of us travel I-30 on our way to and from work every day, making it one of the busiest freeways in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In June of 2016, two semi trucks collided […]
