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Most of us rarely reflect on the topic of trucking-related accidents, and when we do, we simply shrug our shoulders and lament that traffic fatalities related to the trucking industry seem to be a necessary evil that comes at the expense of a functioning and prosperous economy. While it’s true that these occupational hazards are… Read More >

Car accident settlements can range from a few thousand dollars to millions. So what’s typical for a crash like yours? Here are a few examples, as well as key factors that help determine how much compensation you might receive. Read More >

Learn how you and your attorney can determine a fair settlement after a rear-end accident, and the factors that might impact the final dollar amount. Read More >

Multi-car accidents, or pileups, are common and complex. It’s not always easy to know who’s at fault, but a personal injury lawyer can help you get answers. Read More >

Learn more about the car accident settlement process, from the moment of the crash to the moment you get your settlement check in your hands. Read More >

Drunk driving accidents and deaths spike around the holidays. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Read More >

15-passenger vans are more dangerous than other types of vehicles. Know the risks, and what to do if you’re injured in a passenger an accident. Read More >

In this article, we outline the essentials that everyone needs to know if you’ve been hit by a drunk driver in San Antonio.  Read More >

Passengers trust their drivers to be safe behind the wheel. What do you do when you’ve been injured because your own driver (or another) makes bad decisions? Read More >

While the roadways in Texas are beautiful, it’s also the most dangerous state to drive in. What are the three most common causes of vehicle collisions on the Texas roadway? Read More >

If you’re in an accident where another driver ran a light or stop sign, or otherwise failed to yield, you may be entitled to compensation. However, it isn’t always quite so simple. Read More >

Police reports are vital when you need compensation after a car crash. Find out what to do when the police report wrongly blames you for the accident. Read More >

Too many car accident causes involve common, preventable risk factors like cell phone use, sloppy vehicle maintenance, and driver inexperience. In fact, car crashes are among the leading causes of preventable fatalities and injuries in the U.S. This is especially true among people ages 16–25, who die more often due to traffic crashes than from any other preventable cause.… Read More >

Drowsy driving is one of the most common (and underreported) causes of car accidents. While many of us understand the dangers of drunk or distracted driving, we don’t realize that fatigue and drowsiness carry a similar risk level. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, one out of ten car crashes involves a tired… Read More >

Related Post: Self-Driving Cars Are on Texas Roads. What Should You Do in a Crash? Self-driving car companies are legally and publicly testing their autonomous vehicles across the United States, including Texas. While fully autonomous vehicles are still restricted to private test centers, pilot programs of partially autonomous vehicles are happening right here in San… Read More >

The appeal of grocery delivery services is understandable: avoid the long check-out lines, save time, and get your bread and paper towels dropped off at your door. However, the increasing number of delivery drivers on our roads will lead to more car crashes and life-changing injuries. This is especially true now that many services are… Read More >

In 2018, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOt) reported over 96,000 distracted driving crashes—but the real number is probably much higher. Due to flaws in our enforcement systems, distracted driving is significantly underreported, and most drivers will never admit to violating Texas’ laws about texting and driving. In this article, the injury attorneys at Crosley… Read More >

There’s something very appealing about being able to order groceries from your kitchen or finishing your holiday gift shopping from the couch. Online shopping is convenient and easy, but it also creates hazards. While some people order online and pickup in-store, many online shoppers want their purchases delivered to their door. Due to our increased… Read More >

What if you’re driving down the road and your brakes fail or you can’t steer correctly, and you lose control of the vehicle, veering off to the side and striking a rail or tree? Or, what if another car hits you because their brakes didn’t work, even though they swear they just got them checked… Read More >

Government officials and safety advocates agree that drowsy driving is a serious problem. Unfortunately, unlike with drunk driving, there’s not a simple test that the police can use to identify drowsy drivers. The adrenaline rush of a car crash can quickly jolt a driver back into consciousness. And most drivers are unwilling to report that… Read More >

Everyone knows how distracting a cell phone can be when you’re behind the wheel. In 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed in accidents that reportedly involved distracted driving. Most of us would hope that people who drive professionally, like commercial truckers, would be more sensible than the general population in this regard. Unfortunately, a number… Read More >

According to statistics compiled in 2012, Texas roadways are officially the deadliest in the United States. While the population of Texas only comprises about 70% of that of California, there were more traffic fatalities in Texas than any other state, and we also ranked 11th in the rate of death per 100 million vehicle miles… Read More >