Car accidents take many forms. Some have a reputation for being serious. Others, less so. But regardless of popular perception, all car accidents hold the potential to inflict severe injuries, life disruptions, and financial losses. Here’s a rundown of the various categories of car accidents, including their frequency, how they happen, the injuries they can…
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Car accidents occur all over Dallas, Texas. But some roads see more collisions than others. Through a combination of factors, Dallas’s traffic hotspots pose especially high crash risks for drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Here’s a rundown of where car accidents most occur in Dallas, drawn from recent data and analysis compiled by the…
If you were hit by a commercial truck in Texas and suffered injuries, you probably have a lot of questions. The one that people who were injured in truck accidents most commonly ask is, “What is the average settlement for an 18-wheeler accident?” The fact is, there is no such thing as an average truck…
What are the Fault Laws in Texas? If you are injured in a car or truck accident, a very important thing that you need to ask yourself after the accident is whether or not the state you’re living in is a fault-based or no-fault car insurance state. This is because fault laws in a state…
After sustaining an injury in a car accident, many victims consider filing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver to recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, car repairs for vehicle damage, and other expenses. However, there is a deadline for filing a car accident claim. In Texas, there is a two-year statute of limitations…
In Texas, the damages available in personal injury cases are either compensatory damages or exemplary damages. Exemplary damages in Texas are also called punitive damages. A court awards compensatory damages to put the plaintiff in the situation they would have been had the collision never occurred. Compensatory damages include both economic and non-economic damages, such…
Car accidents can traumatize you, especially if you suffer injuries or a loved one dies from their injuries. The staggering medical treatments and hospital bills can overwhelm you. You may even have to miss work—and lose income and other earnings—while you recuperate. If you sustained permanent or disabling injuries, you may never return to work…
Car accidents can result in traumatic or even catastrophic injuries. If a negligent driver caused your injuries, you may recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost earnings, and even your pain and suffering. Even if you don’t know the cause of the accident, you can significantly improve your chances of recovering compensation for your losses…
Whether it results from negligent driving by a truck driver or the wrongful actions of a trucking company, a trucking accident can mean a world of pain for those impacted. In fact, an accident involving a commercial vehicle can leave its victims with lifelong, severe, sometimes catastrophic injuries and significant financial losses. What Are Some…
Car accidents often happen unexpectedly, sometimes leaving victims severely hurt and, in extreme cases, causing fatalities. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you know how stressful it can be, and the details quickly fade from memory. That said, the steps you take after the accident can significantly influence whether you can recover damages for…
