Category: Personal Injury
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How to Handle Talks With Insurance Adjusters After a Car Accident
Read more: How to Handle Talks With Insurance Adjusters After a Car AccidentYou will get a call from your insurance company or the other driver’s company after a car accident. When you speak with the insurance adjuster(s), be very cautious. The adjusters can use anything you say to delay, deny or complicate your claim. Insurance companies are…
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Drowning isn’t the only hazard associated with swimming pools
Read more: Drowning isn’t the only hazard associated with swimming poolsWhether you have a pool in your backyard or just take a dip when you stay in hotels with pools, you should be aware of the many risks associated swimming pools. Too often, people think that the risks stop and start with drowning, but the…
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Study: Phones are distracting even when we aren’t using them
Read more: Study: Phones are distracting even when we aren’t using themEvery Texas driver should be aware of the dangers of driving while distracted by a phone. There are even laws prohibiting texting and driving, and the use of a cellphone is completely banned for certain drivers and in certain areas. Despite these laws and educational…
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5 things you can do to protect yourself from summer accidents
Read more: 5 things you can do to protect yourself from summer accidentsDid you know that this month is recognized as National Safety Month in the U.S.? The National Safety Council announced this yearly reminder as we head into summer, which is when the highest number of certain accidents occur. While the official recognition of safety efforts may only…
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What’s the difference between negligence and recklessness?
Read more: What’s the difference between negligence and recklessness?If you get hurt in an accident, there is a very real chance that it was no accident at all. In fact, many so-called accidents can and should be prevented. Unfortunately, they happen when people make bad decisions that put others in danger, even if…
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What are the elements of a negligence claim?
Read more: What are the elements of a negligence claim?When people talk about car crashes and lawsuits seeking damages, the word “negligence” will almost inevitably come up. This is because most claims filed in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident are against a driver or other party accused of being negligent. From the…
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Even in minor slip-and-fall accidents, injuries can be severe
Read more: Even in minor slip-and-fall accidents, injuries can be severeTake a moment and think about the last time you or someone you know tripped and fell in a public place. There is a very real likelihood that no one was seriously hurt, and the only thing damaged by the incident was the person’s pride. …
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Motorcycle safety tips for car and truck drivers
Read more: Motorcycle safety tips for car and truck driversYou’re on the road and you see a motorcyclist coming up behind you. In most cases, a driver will make note that there is a motorcycle near him or her and pay close attention. But with hours and hours of driving every week, it’s not…
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Recent Texas accident shows danger of out-of-control trucks
Read more: Recent Texas accident shows danger of out-of-control trucksMany people think back to their high-school days with fondness. If you were fortunate, they were the days of school sporting events, dances and cruising with friends. Maybe you even have specific memories of taking a field trip and joking around on the school bus. …
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TxDOT working to prevent wrong-way drivers on Dallas roads
Read more: TxDOT working to prevent wrong-way drivers on Dallas roadsThere are many things that can go wrong when driving. You can encounter an intoxicated driver or a speeder, driving far too fast. There are fatigued drivers and those that are distracted by texting or some type of electronic device. One of the most frightening…
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