Imagine you're in the back of an Uber, scrolling through your phone, when suddenly - CRASH! The car jerks violently, and you're thrown out of your seat. In seconds, your relaxing ride turns into a scary accident. Your heart races as you try to make sense of what just...
When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian may sustain a variety of serious injuries. Broken bones are common. So are traumatic brain injuries and other internal injuries. Pedestrians may require extensive medical support to recover from their injuries. They...
Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering events because they involve vulnerable road users who have no cushioning during the crash. These collisions often leave victims in financial and emotional distress. One of the most common concerns among victims and their...
There are hundreds of lawyers across Texas, many of whom may take cases in the Austin area. When people need legal representation, they may have a hard time evaluating the options available to them. Many different scenarios lead to people hiring lawyers. People need...
Few things are more frustrating than being involved in an accident caused by another driver. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by any interaction with the at-fault driver’s insurance company accordingly. Insurers will likely contact you shortly after the incident to...
Following a motor vehicle accident, survivors of the ordeal can find the aftermath to be overwhelming. Accident survivors have to juggle concerns about medical expenses and vehicle repairs while also processing this unexpected turn of events. It’s quite easy for...
Almost every insurance company seems to have the same marketing strategy. They try to create a friendly or funny character or mascot while representing the company as supportive or even generous. The goal is to convince consumers that the insurance company wants what...
For any driver, challenging weather like fog, rain or snow can be dangerous. Unfortunately, those risks could become even greater when you share the road with a large commercial vehicle. What should you know about the part that poor weather conditions can play in...
Car accidents often leave more than physical wounds. Emotional distress can impact a survivor’s life just as severely. In Texas, the law allows the person who survived a car accident to seek compensation for emotional suffering under specific conditions. Understanding...
After a car crash, you might wonder if police can check your phone activity to determine if you were distracted. In Texas, law enforcement officers can access phone records, but they need a valid reason. Police typically look for signs of distracted driving, like...
