When an individual is hurt, it may seem impossible to come up with a dollar figure that would properly compensate the victim for the many ways that injury may have interrupted the individual’s life. Despite the apparent challenges in such a calculation, this is the...
Personal Injury
IIHS shares the impact of new safety technology
Safety features are often considered to be generally a good thing when it comes to buying a vehicle; after all, who does not want to keep their family safer on the roads? However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted a survey where a...
Higher risk for car accidents on certain Texas highways
When driving anywhere in Texas, it is of course important to pay attention and take precautions to stay safe. However, the reality is that some roads have a higher rate of serious car accidents than others. Here are three particular highways in the state that are...
The difference between punitive damages and compensatory damages
When hearing about lawsuits on the news or in day-to-day life, it is common to hear the terms “punitive damages” and “compensatory damages.” Many people may wonder what the difference between these two types of damages is under Texas law. Understanding this...
Hit from behind? Watch for these injuries
Blunt force trauma is a phrase referring to impact caused by sudden contact with a hard surface or object. If you’re playing football, for instance, and you take a hard hit from behind, you have suffered blunt force trauma. If you’re driving a car or riding as a...
Types of reckless driving behaviors and the hazards involved
The aftermath of a collision can affect your life in various ways, and even the idea of being involved in a car accident can be a harrowing concept. While you may choose to take measures to promote safety while out on Texas roads, you might not always be able to rely...
How does Personal Injury Protection work?
Texas is one of several states where Personal Injury Protection (PIP) can be purchased to protect drivers from expenses that can come as a result of injury following a collision. Individuals considering PIP insurance coverage may wonder about the benefits and extent...
Did a loved one get hurt in a car crash and ultimately die?
Every year, many Texas residents suffer injuries in automobile accidents. Sadly, some of them ultimately pass away, leaving their loved ones dealing with emotional losses they struggle to fill and financial losses they may find difficult to pay. In the time between...
Single-vehicle accident leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
Law enforcement authorities in Texas recently responded to a crash that left one person dead and another injured. This single-vehicle accident occurred in Hutto near the end of September. Even though only one driver was involved and that driver failed to survive, the...
1 dead, several injured in recent crash
Law enforcement officials in Texas are in the process of investigating a tragic car accident that recently occurred in Belton. One person is said to have died, and several others suffered significant injuries. Distracted driving is believed to have been a contributing...