What’s an Underinsured Motorist, and How Can I Protect Myself?
The last thing you want to hear after a car accident is that the negligent driver doesn’t have auto insurance. But what if the other driver does have insurance, only it’s not nearly enough to cover the damages they caused? In this article, we’ll explain how another driver’s policy limits can impact your personal injury…
Study: Drowsy Driving Causes 11% of Serious Crashes
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…
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Health After a Car Accident
A car accident not only impacts your physical health, but it can affect your mental well-being too. Unfortunately, many car wreck victims don’t tend to the psychological trauma they’ve suffered during a wreck. That’s understandable, because the journey of physical recovery for many injured victims is a long one, and doctor’s appointments and physical therapy…
The Drugged Driving Epidemic: How Can You Protect Yourself?
As marijuana use becomes more socially acceptable and the opioid epidemic grows, an increasing number of Americans are driving while high. Unfortunately, when drugged drivers inevitably cause crashes, the resulting injury claims are more challenging to prove than claims involving drunk driving. Below, learn why drugged driving is so dangerous, why drugged driving claims are…
Elderly Drivers: Does Texas Do Enough to Keep Our Roads Safe?
In 2016, there were an estimated 49.2 million elderly drivers on the road in the United States. While some senior drivers self-limit their driving (driving short distances or only during daylight hours), many do not cut back. The increased number of elderly drivers on Texas roads puts all of us at risk, including the drivers…
Can a Car Accident Cause PTSD?
After a car wreck, the emotional impact can be just as bad as the physical injuries—or worse. Unfortunately, many car accident victims struggle with undiagnosed and untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Below, we explain how to identify PTSD, its impact on your claims, and how Crosley Law Firm helps PTSD victims recover from a car…
Injured on a Rural Texas Roadway? You’re Not Alone.
Texas Has More Rural Car Crashes and Fatalities Compared to Urban Areas The statistics are shocking. According to federal crash data, you are 2.6 times more likely to die in a rural car crash than a vehicle wreck in the city. If your family has been impacted by a fatal or catastrophic car crash, you…
Crosley Law Achieves $498,960 Verdict in Texas Car Crash Case Against Allstate
Update: Wes’ Jury Award Makes the Texas Top 50 Verdicts List Due to Crosley Law’s thorough evidence gathering and aggressive techniques, Wes got an exceptional result. Top Verdict listed his jury award amongst the top 50 personal injury verdicts in Texas for 2018. The publication found that Wes’ recovery included the 25th largest jury award…
Distracted Driving Laws Are Great — But People Keep Causing Crashes
Distracted driving contributes to one in five Texas vehicle accidents, and cell phone use is one of the most common types of distracted driving. Unfortunately, poorly enforced cell phone and texting laws have a minimal impact on accident rates. At Crosley Law Firm, we believe that Texas and San Antonio’s cell phones laws can help…
Hit by a Drunk Driver? You May Be Able to Pursue Punitive Damages
Drunk driving accidents frequently involve shocking levels of negligence, especially when the driver had a very high blood-alcohol content (BAC). In a traditional personal injury claim, the accident victim simply demands compensation for their financial and emotional losses. However, in some DWI cases, you might qualify for additional damages. Below, we provide more information about punitive…
Self-Driving Cars Are on Texas Roads. What Should You Do in a Crash?
Self-driving cars are starting to hit the roads in Texas, and their numbers will only increase. While many people argue that autonomous vehicles will improve road safety, they will not eliminate car accidents. In fact, when a self-driving car accident occurs, you might face complicated insurance claims and a higher likelihood of litigation. Below, we explain how…
Studies Show Texas Is a Dangerous State for Driving and Car Accidents
Every year, American drivers are rated based on a variety of metrics. Unfortunately, Texas drivers score poorly overall: with scores ranging from slightly below average to some of the worst in the country. These statistics have real-world consequences: careless drivers speeding, using their phones, and driving recklessly cause a Texas car accident every 57 seconds. Learn more about bad Texas driving habits — and what you should do if…
