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Car insurance or other proof of financial responsibility is mandatory for every driver in Texas. You could still, however, be at risk of getting into an accident with an uninsured driver. Many drivers in Texas break the insurance law by letting their policies lapse – either knowingly or unknowingly. Take the following steps if you’ve…

If you get injured in a car accident in Texas, it is vital that you file an injury claim before the state’s statute of limitations. This is a strict time limit that all injury claimants must obey. With only a few exceptions, if you miss your statute of limitations, the courts will dismiss your case….

Your child could be at risk of a serious accident while riding a bicycle, especially on public streets or sidewalks. No matter how well you have trained your child to be careful, dangerous and distracted drivers could put him or her at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children ages 19…

Being involved in a standard car accident in Texas can be confusing enough. A collision involving a rideshare car, such as an Uber or Lyft vehicle, can be even more complicated as an injured victim. You may not know how to protect your rights as a driver or rideshare user. Take the following steps if…

If you get injured in a bicycle accident with a car, truck or van, what you do in the immediate aftermath of the wreck can be critical to the future of your injury claim. Taking the correct steps to protect yourself physically and financially can impact the outcome of any lawsuit that results from the…

There are many reasons why a bicycle could crash. One is the failure of a part or piece of equipment, such as the tires. A tire blowout is different from a flat tire. A blowout is abrupt and explosive, creating a frightening experience for a biker, such as an accident and serious injuries. Understanding the…

Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in Texas and throughout the country. In 2020, the Texas Department of Transportation stated that there was one reportable crash every one minute and seven seconds. There were 14,656 serious injuries and 3,896 deaths from traffic accidents in 2020 alone. As a motor vehicle driver,…

As a bike rider in Texas, understanding the laws and rules that apply to you is your responsibility. Obeying Texas’ bicycle laws, as stated by the Texas Transportation Code, can keep you out of the path of motor vehicles and make your actions more predictable to drivers. Learning the Texas bicycle laws for 2021 can…

When one person injures another, the injured party may seek compensation for his or her injuries and associated expenses by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the person who injured him or her. In some situations, a third-party may share some of the blame. This third-party may not have directly contributed to the injury-causing incident,…

Five reasons to hire a Board Certified San Antonio car accident lawyer Texas car wreck cases involve greedy billion-dollar insurance companies If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in San Antonio or the surrounding area, the stress that comes from dealing with a traumatic injury and worry over damage to your vehicle can be…

Automobile and bicycle accidents take place relatively often in Texas, especially in bustling downtown areas such as Dallas and Houston. In Texas, the fault-based insurance law requires injured accident victims to determine fault before filing insurance claims. This is because claims are filed with the insurance companies of the at-fault parties. Find out how fault…

When you picture a car accident insurance claim or lawsuit, you most likely imagine the driver of the other vehicle taking legal responsibility for carelessly or recklessly causing the crash. You may not consider the potential fault of a passenger within the vehicle. However, there are unique situations where a passenger could be held liable…

Tractor-trailers are vital parts of the American economy and transportation network, but they are also inherently more dangerous than smaller vehicles on the road. Trucks that pull tankers full of liquid goods, including gas and oil, can be even more dangerous. If these tanker trucks roll over, they can cause catastrophic damage, severe injuries, even…