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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 […]

Texting and Driving: The Facts about Distracted Driving Accidents

According to a report from the CDC, approximately nine people are killed, and a thousand are injured every day, as a result of distracted driving. Additionally, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the majority of the distracted individuals involved in auto accidents were teenagers. However, teenagers are far from the only problem on […]

Protect Yourself From the Dangers of Driver Fatigue

Maybe you had a long shift at work, were hanging out late watching movies with friends, kept waking up every few hours with a crying baby, or maybe you’re just on a very long and boring drive. Whatever the cause, driving while fatigued is dangerous, yet people do it all the time. According to a […]

Fighting the Insurance Company After a Car Accident

The insurance company may fight to withhold compensation from you after a car accident. Fighting the insurance company requires determination and negotiating skills, and you may allow a personal injury lawyer to fight for the insurance payment(s) you deserve. While those who have not dealt with insurance companies may assume the best, the reality is […]