Category: Personal Injury
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6 Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Texas and How They Impact Your Injury Claim
Read more: 6 Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Texas and How They Impact Your Injury ClaimMotorcycle accidents are a serious public safety issue across Texas. With high‑speed highways, heavy traffic and frequent construction zones, riders face significant risks every day on the road. Because motorcycles offer little physical protection, crashes involving them often result in severe injuries. If you were…
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Compensation for Physical Impairment in Texas: What Expenses Can Car Accident Victims Recover?
Read more: Compensation for Physical Impairment in Texas: What Expenses Can Car Accident Victims Recover?Many victims of physical impairment from car accidents are shocked to discover how much life can change. Tasks that once felt effortless, like lifting groceries, walking without pain or working a full shift, may now feel overwhelming or impossible. Texas law recognizes these long‑lasting effects…
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Motorcycle Awareness Month in Texas
Read more: Motorcycle Awareness Month in TexasTexas is home to countless motorcycle enthusiasts. These riders all across the state deserve the same respect and deference as any other travelers on the road. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in the U.S., and few states stand to benefit as much as Texas from…
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Should Seat Belt Warning Systems Be Expanded?
Read more: Should Seat Belt Warning Systems Be Expanded?It’s long been established that seat belt use decreases car and truck accident deaths. Seat belts save lives. Armed with this knowledge, many safety advocates have sought ways to increase seat belt use. One of the tools to accomplish this is the warning systems that…
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What Are Common Causes of Auto Accidents?
Read more: What Are Common Causes of Auto Accidents?“239,539 persons were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021.” – Texas Department of Transportation. That’s a shocking piece of information to think about, isn’t it. The report has an even more startling fact: One person was killed every hour and 57 minutes on…
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2021 Was the Second-Deadliest Year Ever on Texas Roads
Read more: 2021 Was the Second-Deadliest Year Ever on Texas RoadsLast year produced the second-highest number of fatal vehicle crashes Texas roadways have ever seen, according to data released by the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT’s tracking showed a total of 4,480 people killed on Texas roads in 2021. Only 1981 was deadlier, with 4,701 fatalities…
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Texas Tied for #1 in Worst Drivers: Careless Driving and Speeding a Problem
Read more: Texas Tied for #1 in Worst Drivers: Careless Driving and Speeding a ProblemFor the past 10 years, the website Car Insurance Comparison has analyzed vehicle accident data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association CrashStats and Fatality Analysis Reporting System. They use that data to come up with their Worst Driver ranking each year. 2022 is not looking good…
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Pain & Suffering, Loss of Consortium & More: Car Accident Damages Explained
Read more: Pain & Suffering, Loss of Consortium & More: Car Accident Damages ExplainedCar accidents can leave you reeling from pain, emotional trauma and piles of medical bills. You don’t have to try and make it through the aftermath alone. An attorney can help you file a car accident claim to pursue damages that will help you move forward. Common…
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The Most Severe Car Accident Injuries & How to Avoid Them
Read more: The Most Severe Car Accident Injuries & How to Avoid ThemSome car accidents result in a bit of vehicle damage and some stiffness in the days to follow. Other car accidents result in serious life-threatening injuries. The Top 3 Most Severe Car Accident Injuries According to the CDC, about 3 million people are non-fatally injured in vehicle crashes…
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What If the Insurance Company’s Offer Isn’t Enough After a Car Accident?
Read more: What If the Insurance Company’s Offer Isn’t Enough After a Car Accident?Car accidents can cause severe property damage and life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, car accident repairs and injuries can result in bills that don’t seem to stop rolling in. In Texas, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for covering these expenses. Even still, their settlement may not be…
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How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Read more: How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car AccidentCar accidents are notorious for causing life-changing injuries and expensive medical bills. For example, you might need a hospital stay, oversight in a clinic setting and continued physical therapy. Mounting costs are a source of stress at a time you should be focused on rest…
