How Are Meteors and Personal Injury Lawsuits Connected?
Stewart Guss May 17, 2013
What could meteors and personal injury lawsuits have in common? Very simple: Dashcams. On February 15, 2013, a massive meteor crashed into a remote part of Russia. Almost immediately, the internet was flooded with footage of the spectacular event. Much of that footage, believe it or not, came from dashcams installed in cars in the area. Why do so many …
The Text Message You Don’t Want to Receive: Driver Dies While Texting
Stewart Guss April 15, 2013
As many of you know, the dangers of texting while driving are of great concern to me. I’ve been working on this problem for years. My son, Iain, will be driving in just a few years and I do not want to see this type of tragedy affect him or any of his friends. I’m sharing this photo with all …
Car Crashes:The Human and Economic Toll
Stewart Guss February 27, 2013
Here is a great example of the old saying ‘a picture tells a thousand words’. This infographic illustrates the social and economic costs of car accidents in the US. Here are some takeaways: In 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 32,367 people were killed in crashes on American roads. That’s about the same number of people who can …
How To Select a Personal Injury Attorney: 5 key questions!
Stewart Guss February 23, 2013
Understanding your legal rights and how the legal system works can be complex and daunting regardless of the nature of the legal case.This is particularly true with personal injury cases where anxiety and stress from injury may affect your ability to understand and manage the process yourself. This is why most people turn to an experienced personal injury attorney to …
The Personal Injury News Roundup
Stewart Guss February 21, 2013
A. Wrongful Death Lawsuit May Be Filed in Another State “Wrongful death lawsuits may be filed within the state where a person lives or in another state. It all depends on where the accident happened, what happened and who was involved. This is one of the more difficult questions for a grieving family to deal with, particularly if the lawsuit …
31 Things You Didn’t Know About Auto Accidents
Stewart Guss December 18, 2012
1. 95% of car accidents1 are caused by driver behavior, combined with other drivers and or mechanical failures. 2. As many as 50%1 of accidents are caused by driver distraction. 3. The vast majority of those 1,400,0001 car wrecks in the USA annually are caused by cell phone conversations while 200,000 are caused by text messaging (read our article ‘Ban Texting …
Complete Ban on Texting While Driving Long Overdue
Stewart Guss October 1, 2012
In this article we examine recent research showing that Texas law does not prevent most age groups from from texting while driving. In the most recent season finale of one of my favorite T.V. shows, “Glee,” a main character was involved in a catastrophic car accident because she was texting while driving. As a lawyer helping victims of car crashes …
Who Should Treat My Injuries After an Auto Accident?
Stewart Guss April 26, 2012
All of us have either been in an auto accident or know someone who has. It’s a scary and terrible thing. In addition to the trauma of the initial event, we are often left inconvenienced for weeks or months with issues involving having the car repaired, dealing with injuries, missing work and other issues. There are many issues which need …
Should I Use My Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage?
Stewart Guss April 26, 2012
In Texas, the only required coverage on your vehicle is for liability. This is insurance that will pay for damages you may cause to other people or their property if you cause an auto accident. Many people have an additional type of coverage called Personal Injury Protection, or “PIP” for short. As a personal injury attorney, I highly recommend that …
That Insurance Adjuster is NOT Your Friend!
Stewart Guss April 26, 2012
We’ve all been there or know someone who has: You are driving along, when out of nowhere, BAM! You’ve been in a car wreck. So many things go through your mind. Am I okay? Is anyone else hurt? Is my car okay? Do I need to call the police? (The answer to that one, by the way, is yes!) In …
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