Spinal cord damage from car accidents is irreversible. But with proper medical treatment, rehabilitation, and a lot of hard work, many people can still lead fulfilling lives. It’s also an [...]
Truck wrecks are over two times more likely to be fatal than car crashes, according to recent Texas crash data. But that’s not the only difference that sets them apart. If you or a loved one have [...]
Insurance adjusters sometimes offer car crash victims a settlement right off the bat and try to convince them that they don’t need to consult with an attorney. “Save yourself some money,” the [...]
If you or a loved one are recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may wonder if your life will ever be the same. Thankfully, with a lot of hard work, many people’s symptoms fade over [...]
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 [...]
Post-traumatic headaches after a car accident usually resolve after a few months. However, a surprising number of crash victims experience chronic headaches for years after their wreck. [...]
7 Steps You Need to Take After a Car Crash Move your vehicle off the road, if possible. Make sure no one is hurt. Call 911 to report the crash. Gather information and evidence. Go to the [...]
There are a few key differences between a car accident claim for an adult and one for a child. These differences can have a significant impact on your ability to help your child get compensation [...]
Have you ever pulled over to fix a flat, check where you’re going, or deal with a car accident? You likely thought you were safe pulling off the road, but more than 500 pedestrians are hit and [...]
Drunk driving increases significantly during the holidays. Despite the threat of legal and financial penalties (not to mention injury or even death), too many people get behind the wheel while [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
We’ve all heard the slogan, “Click it or ticket!” and most Texans buckle up before hitting the road. However, a single decision can result in tragedy; hundreds of people die every year because [...]
When most people think about the hazards of holiday driving, they focus on traffic jams and drunk driving. While crashes on roadways do increase around the holidays, don’t overlook another [...]
Many people think that San Antonio’s e-scooters are just a fun and efficient way to travel. Unfortunately, an increasing number of riders and pedestrians are getting hurt in e-scooter accidents, [...]
For years, trucking companies have lobbied against federal hours of service (HOS) rules, which limit the number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle. While these rules are meant to [...]
Results published in the annual Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) crash statistics show an alarming trend for bicycle safety, as 26% more bicyclists died in crashes in 2018 than the year [...]
Drunk driving is a growing problem in Texas. In 2018, alcohol-related crashes resulted in 940 deaths and more than 13,000 injuries. While most people focus their attention on the drunk driver, [...]
Each year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) announces the number of death-free days on Texas roadways. In the department’s most recent summary, they reported that 2018 did not have [...]
If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you’re probably dealing with terrible financial stress on top of the unspeakable emotional pain. Worrying about money is the last [...]
Traumatic brain injuries can affect victims’ lives in devastating ways, sometimes forever. Victims and their loved ones often struggle to cope with the physical, emotional, psychological, and [...]
In the 1980s and 1990s, groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) fought hard to spread awareness about the devastating injuries and deaths caused by drunk driving. Thanks in part to these [...]
Unsafe lane changes are quickly becoming one of the most common causes of car accidents across Texas, thanks to reckless and distracted drivers. Thankfully, it’s a fixable issue, but drivers need [...]
Personal injury lawsuits involve a variety of stages, steps, and procedures to get from car crash to compensation, and they can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to settle. If you’ve [...]
After a car accident, it can be tempting to skip the doctor’s office, especially when you don’t think you’re badly hurt. However, there’s no reason to put off going to the hospital, even if you [...]
In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began requiring that all commercial truck companies install electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their fleet vehicles. These [...]
Negligence is an important concept that you’ll see mentioned everywhere on legal websites and blogs. We often talk about proving negligence and determining negligence through investigation, but [...]
When you suffer a catastrophic injury, it’s often necessary to seek justice and compensation through the legal system. However, many victims who’ve suffered immense trauma underestimate the [...]
Truck collisions are often more traumatic and cause more severe injuries than regular passenger vehicle crashes. But the physical and psychological effects aren’t the only differences between the [...]
Pedestrian safety is a rising concern for Texas, as the fatality rate for pedestrians rose 12% last year. According to statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Texas had one of [...]
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