Settling your personal injury claim as soon as possible sounds great. After all, it will save you the hassles of settlement negotiations and potential court dates, allowing you to move on with your life. However, accepting an early offer just because it’s on the table...
Personal Injury
How could tires cause a crash?
When was the last time you checked your tires? The tires on your vehicle are crucial to your safety. Yet, many people forget to check them regularly. While modern cars require much less maintenance than older ones used to, some maintenance checks are still crucial--...
3 things that make your morning commute dangerous
If you take your car to work each morning, it’s crucial to remember that you are driving at one of the riskiest times of the day. Unless that is, you start work much later than most. While you certainly can crash on an empty street, the more vehicles interacting with...
Can you still get compensation for a car accident if you were partly at fault?
Some car accidents are totally the fault of one of the drivers. But many times, more than one person contributes to a crash -- possibly including the driver who was seriously hurt. Many years ago, under Texas law, you could not sue the other driver for compensation if...
The rules designed to keep truck drivers from driving while sleepy
Even if you have never been a commercial truck driver, anyone who has been on a road trip knows how tiring it can be. Fatigue can sap you of your reflexes, judgment and perception of the world around you. Someone nodding off behind the wheel of a huge, multi-ton semi...
3 safety features to consider if replacing your car
While there are environmental reasons for and against buying a new car, instead of just keeping your old one, one thing is sure. Newer vehicles offer far more safety features. Some of these options come as standard, while others will cost extra. Prioritizing your...
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident
In one split second, driving to work or running a quick errand can change your life. Following the collision, you are likely trying to process the unexpected crash and what to do next. The steps you take and the decisions you make can make a difference, whether you or...
Is distracted driving in Texas getting worse?
It has been five years since the Texas anti-distracted driving statute went into effect. Like in other states, the Texas Legislature passed the law to combat the devastating safety hazard that distracted drivers pose on our highways and surface roads. The law...
The potential long-term impact of a brain injury
If you are involved in a car accident or slip and fall accident and hit your head on the dash, window or even the floor when you fall, there is a possibility you will experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While some TBIs, such as concussions, are relatively mild...
Why are truck drivers prone to rushing?
Truck drivers have restrictions on how long they can work, and this can sometimes make them rush to try to get a job done on time. Additionally, they are often paid by the mile. This can also influence them to rush while driving if they were previously stuck in...