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What is the Difference Between a Minor Accident and a Serious Auto Accident?

12 million cars are involved in crashes each year. In most of these crashes, drivers will walk away from the scene, and the only thing that sustains damage is their car. However, not all drivers are that fortunate. What is the real difference between a minor car accident and a major car accident? The answer […]

The Top Insurance Claim Adjusters’ Secret Tactics

The Top Insurance Claim Adjusters’ Secret Tactics If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you would really like to think that you’re in “good hands” and that you’ll be treated like a “good neighbor.” You wouldn’t believe the number of times we’ve had clients tell us that they just assumed their insurance adjuster would […]

How to Dispute Car Accident Fault

After any car accident in Houston or elsewhere, determining liability can be one of the biggest conflicts you encounter. In some cases, fault is clear. For example, if you were waiting at a red light and were rear-ended by a speeding car, it seems obvious who was at fault for the accident. Other times, however, […]

How Often Do Trucking Companies Hire Disqualified Drivers?

Not everyone is cut out to climb behind the wheel of a truck. Some people aren’t healthy enough for it. Some people aren’t good enough drivers. And some people have criminal and/or driving records that just make them a bad fit to take responsibility for heavy cargo. The law has a term for that last […]

Distracted Driving, Negligence, and the Injuries That Result

Distracted driving describes a range of different behaviors, all with one common theme—they take the driver’s attention away from the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tracks the number of fatalities caused by distracted drivers and points out that the increasing number of distracted drivers presents one of the greatest dangers on the road […]

Do I Have to Report an Accident to My Insurance in Texas?

In Texas, the aftermath of a car accident can be a complex and overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance. If you’re involved in a vehicular accident, it’s crucial to understand your obligations regarding reporting the incident to your insurance company. Texas law stipulates that you must report accidents to your insurer, […]

Do Insurance Companies Want to Settle Out of Court?

While each case is unique, insurance companies generally want to settle out of court. Going to court can be expensive and may lead to an insurance company’s large award to the plaintiff. Therefore, insurance companies most often settle cases rather than go to trial. As someone who deserves compensation from an insurance company, you need […]

Do Motorcycles Have the Right of Way?

Motorcycle accidents can change a person’s life instantly, especially when catastrophic injuries, excruciating pain, and astronomical medical expenses follow. However, what makes these accidents even more challenging, is if the accident resulted from a failure to yield to the right of way; many motorcyclists often have a hard time figuring out whom they can hold […]

Should You Accept the First Settlement Offer You Receive After a Car Crash?

Car accidents are stressful for everyone involved. The injured victim needs money to pay mounting medical bills and replace lost wages, while the person responsible for the accident usually fears losing a lawsuit. For these reasons, both sides are tempted to settle a car accident dispute quickly before they’ve had a chance to think about […]