14

Sep

Person driving in a car at night

The Problem With “Acceptable” Speeding

Were you hurt in a speeding-related crash in Texas? You're not alone—and you’re not to blame for a culture that treats speeding like no big deal. At Trust Guss Injury Lawyers, we stand with injured Texans and their families to pursue justice, accountability, and...

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14

Sep

Man yawning in the car

Are Tired Drivers More Likely to Get into Accidents?

Tired drivers, wake up! Driving while sleepy is dangerous, and even the loss of an hour or two of shut-eye can put you at greater risk of a car accident. A 2016 study by the Foundation for Traffic Safety succinctly outlines the dangers of driving while tired. Know the warning sig...

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14

Sep

picture of potholes in a dirt road

Road Defects Can Be a Major Cause of Traffic Accidents

The Washington Post reported in 2009 that poor road design or conditions played a role in more than half of all fatal automobile accidents in the United States, resulting in more deaths than any other single factor, including speeding, drunk driving, and not using seat belts. Des...

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14

Sep

BEWARE: “Unavoidable Accident” Insurance Defense on Icy or Wet Roads!

Houston was hit with one of its rare, but dangerous, winter storms this morning. Many Houston drivers stayed home and off the roads because of icy conditions.   As we saw on the news, however, many people stayed on the road and there were too many unfortunate accidents...

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14

Sep

WARNING: Insurance Trick – “Telephone Release” in Auto Accident Claim

I thought I'd seen all the dirty tricks insurance companies use settle claims dirty and cheap, but there's a new trick on the block: Telephone releases.   I signed up a new client last week who told me that he had been given a $500. 00 charge card to use to pay for his m...

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