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Posted October 7, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
Truck accidents happen frequently on US roads. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), large trucks are the most accident-prone. In 2022, they were involved in 71 percent of fatal truck accidents, compared with medium trucks, which were involved in 29 percent. Large trucks include semi-trucks (tractor-trailers), 18-wheelers, dump trucks, and large delivery… read more
Can You Sue A Trucking Company In Texas?
Posted October 2, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
Yes, you can sue a trucking company in Texas if their negligence contributed to an accident that caused you harm. Texas law allows victims to hold trucking companies liable for damages resulting from unsafe practices, such as inadequate vehicle maintenance or improper driver training. To succeed, you must demonstrate that the company’s actions or failures… read more
What Happens When Your Car Is Totaled But Still Drivable?
Posted September 3, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
You may not want to part with a car for several reasons, even after a serious accident. For example, the vehicle may have sentimental value or perfectly suit your needs. If a car is totaled but still drivable, you may be able to keep it. However, to drive it again, you normally must get it… read more
Can Someone Sue You For A Car Accident If You Have Insurance
Posted August 30, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
Yes, you can get sued even when you have car insurance. We buy auto insurance with the expectation that it will protect our interests if we get into an accident that was our fault, but it does not prevent the other party from suing us. If you are being sued or someone is threatening legal… read more
The Trouble With Self-Driving Cars
Posted August 27, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
As we stand on the brink of a transportation advancement, self-driving cars are no longer a figment of science fiction. They’re here and being tested on our roads. Manufacturers of self-driving cars claim these vehicles will help people in many ways. According to one study, driverless cars could potentially reduce traffic accidents by up to 90… read more
Regulations and Legal Challenges for Driverless Cars in Texas
Posted August 23, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
As the auto industry advances towards driverless cars, Texas finds itself at the forefront. The Lone Star State has become a key testing ground for driverless cars. In 2017, the state passed Senate Bill 2205, laying the groundwork for testing and operating driverless cars on public roads. However, this new technology presents new legal challenges…. read more
Can You Sue For Airline Incidents?
Posted August 20, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
Air travel has become something commonplace for many people, yet news reports of accidents and injuries on flights may make one wonder what the legal recourse is for those affected by airline incidents. Whether an error causes severe delay, baggage is damaged or lost, or defective parts cause injury to passengers, airlines are not immune to personal… read more
What Happens If You Get Hurt On An Oil Rig?
Posted August 2, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
Oil rig work can be tempting, with long shifts compensated with high pay and lots of time off. However, oil rig workers can face risks such as chemical exposure, fires, and falls from heights on a daily basis. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 83 people died in oil and gas extraction industry accidents in 2022…. read more
In What Circumstances Can You Sue Someone For Injuries?
Posted July 29, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
To sue someone for a personal injury, you usually need to prove the other person is legally at fault for your injuries. Often, this means proving that the person you are suing acted negligently and that his or her negligence caused your injuries. However, there are other situations, such as product liability cases, where proving… read more
How Much Are Most Motorcycle Accident Settlements?
Posted July 26, 2024 | Personal Injury Blog
If you are watching your bills pile up after a motorcycle accident, it’s only natural to wonder how much compensation you could receive. Every accident is unique, but past results show that a settlement for serious injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident caused by another party’s negligence could be around $1.6 million. During a free… read more