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Car Accidents with USAA: Next Steps

After suffering injuries in a car accident, you will likely need to file an insurance claim to seek coverage for your medical bills and other losses. When another driver is at fault, you can file a claim against their auto insurance, and how the process goes will largely depend on the insurance provider. USAA is […]

Is It Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?

Motorists drive without the proper insurance for a variety of reasons. Some simply cannot afford insurance, while others mistakenly think their outstanding driving skills will protect them from accidents. Regardless of the reason for being uninsured, these individuals create a dangerous situation on the road where others can be harmed, and there is no financial […]

Distracted Drivers Pose a Serious Risk to Motorcyclists

According to a recent study, distracted drivers cause about 16 percent of highway deaths—to say nothing of catastrophic injuries, which can leave victims paralyzed or fighting for their lives. If you like to ride a motorcycle, then you are particularly vulnerable to injuries from a distracted driver, so always practice smart defensive driving. How Distracted […]

How to File A Personal Injury Claim: The Do’s and Don’ts

When it comes to what to do after a car accident, there’s a lot to think about. Questions come at you fast, and dealing with insurance companies can be overwhelming and annoying. How do you file a car accident claim? What information do you need? How fast can you get help? You just want to […]

What To Do After a Houston Slip and Fall Accident?

Sometimes, people slip and fall down simply due to their own fault or a random unpreventable accident. Other times, however, slip and fall accidents occur because of a dangerous condition or hazard on someone else’s property. Such dangerous conditions may include slippery floors, debris in walkways, loose electrical cords, and much more. If you believe […]

How Much Time Do You Have to Call a Lawyer After a Crash?

For auto accident victims, the days after the crash are spent attending to medical needs, informing family and loved ones about the extent of injuries, notifying employers about the need to take time off, and getting vehicles repaired. These exhausting tasks can consume a lot of time, leaving little energy and attention to consider questions […]

Overturned Propane Truck Highlights the Risks of Rollover Accidents

Houstonians understand the risks presented by rollover accidents. A recent local accident involving a propane truck rollover that closed down a Loop 610 ramp drove home the dangers of such accidents. Consumer Reports deems such accidents among the deadliest on the road. Even though rollovers comprise only about three percent of all serious vehicle accidents, […]

The Problem With “Acceptable” Speeding

Many drivers think that going a few miles over the speed limit here and going a few more miles over the speed limit there is acceptable speeding—basically a non-event. Speed limits, however, are posted for one important reason—to protect the safety of everyone on the road (other vehicles and pedestrians alike). If you think there’s […]

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. Despite such a dramatic impact on traffic safety, state […]