You probably know that car accidents are a serious problem throughout the US, but statistics on the frequency of these incidents may still shock you. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts, there were almost 13,000 auto crashes in 2019 leading to serious injuries for 15,843 people. Though victims may […]

If you were recently involved in a car accident in Texas, you may still be receiving treatment for your injuries, going through the recovery process, and dealing with damage to your vehicle. Additionally, there may be multiple issues involved with your auto insurance coverage even though the Texas Department of Insurance has established coverage requirements […]

Approximately two million people are injured in car accidents throughout the US every year, and statistics reveal that these incidents are quite common in the Lone Star State. According to the Texas Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts, there is 12,542 serious injury crashes annually leading to injuries for 15,390 people. Many victims […]

The chaos and confusion that follows a car accident can be overwhelming, so it can be tough to figure out what to do in the immediate aftermath. Once you catch your breath it is important to pull over safely, assess your physical state, and check the condition of passengers. Additionally, as you are probably aware, […]

Texas, like all states, has a statute of limitations on car accident claims. The statute of limitations is the amount of time you have to file your claim and in The Lone Star State, this time limit is two years from the date of the accident. Although the law surrounding the statute of limitations sounds […]

Medical expenses make up the bulk of damages in car accident claims. Accident victims may sustain a number of serious injuries during a crash and, when those injuries were caused by another person’s negligence, they deserve compensation to help them recover. Medical expenses are considered economic damages, meaning they have an actual dollar value. Still, […]

Texas follows a tort system for car accident cases. Under the tort system, negligent drivers are responsible for paying compensation for any injuries or losses accident victims incur. Car accident claims are typically filed through the at-fault party’s insurance company, but insurers are not usually willing to pay out on these claims. The negligent driver […]

Accidents caused by cell phones are all too common in Texas. When a person is distracted by their phone, they take their eyes, hands, and minds off of the road in front of them. It is much too easy for drivers to cause a crash when they are distracted by their cell phones and those […]

Who gets in more car accidents? You might have had this debate with other fellow drivers at one point. You could even be familiar with the long-running stereotype that women are bad drivers. While this conversation could sometimes run as a joke, recent studies have shown that gender directly affects the frequency of auto accidents. […]

All drivers are required to carry a liability insurance policy. This is coverage designed to pay damages suffered by the injured party if they cause an accident. However, 13 percent of the country’s drivers are uninsured, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates. The estimated number in Texas is 14.1 percent, slightly higher than […]