According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 32,462 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles (CMV) in Texas in 2020, including 513 fatal crashes contributing to 581 fatalities. Accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks or other large commercial vehicles are often far more severe in terms of destruction and lethality. Therefore, every driver should do their best…
Read MoreCar accidents never happen at convenient times. Rarely is anyone prepared with a checklist of things to do immediately after an accident. Unfortunately, that means people often make mistakes that can impact their ability to receive full restitution for the accident when the crash was someone else’s fault. Here are common mistakes that happen after…
Read MoreIf you were involved in a car accident in Texas, the investigating officer will complete a detailed and very important report called the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (Form CR-3). This report contains a trove of information about your accident. It is a key piece of evidence that insurance companies and lawyers use to determine…
Read MoreAccidents happen. Anyone can find themselves involved in a collision with another motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist. You could cross paths with a careless driver and suffer injuries if you can’t get out of their way. It might seem like preventing a car crash is nearly impossible. However, there are some tips you can…
Read MoreIf you were involved in a car accident someone else caused, you could pursue compensation. However, if you file a lawsuit and the jury determines your actions contributed to the crash, they could reduce your financial award by your percentage of shared fault. Even if you know another driver was speeding or otherwise behaving negligently,…
Read MoreDetermining whether you have a personal injury case to pursue depends on a range of contributing factors. You might have sustained an injury and want to seek the compensation you need to pay for your medical treatment and other expenses. If you think someone else is at fault for the accident, you should immediately hire…
Read MoreIf you have a personal injury claim against another party or parties, at some point you may need to file a lawsuit to pursue your claim. If you have never been involved in a civil lawsuit before, you should learn about what is involved in filing one. How Do You Know You Have a Personal…
Read MoreMost personal injury cases reach a resolution before the case gets to court, or even before a lawsuit is filed in the case. One of the ways that personal injury claims are resolved or settled involves a process known as mediation. What Is Mediation? Mediation refers to a type of alternative dispute resolution in which…
Read MoreOne of the most important parts of a personal injury lawsuit involves the discovery phase. If you have never been involved in a lawsuit before, you may not know what the discovery phase of a lawsuit involves. However, if you have a personal injury case that is headed to court, you should familiarize yourself with…
Read MoreThe approach of the holiday season means more frequent gatherings of friends and families. Oftentimes, people travel great distances to be with those they love, which increases the number of vehicles on interstates and highways. With busier roads comes a heightened risk for motor vehicle accidents. While accidents around the holidays are certainly common, they’re…
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