Top 10 Most Dangerous Roads & Intersections in San Antonio
Every day, the Texas Department of Transportation reports an average of ten deaths on the roads of Texas. Unfortunately, San Antonio ranks poorly for traffic safety, with the San Antonio Current revealing that it’s the third most dangerous city for drivers in the Lone Star State. Naturally, the overall figures don’t account for differences in […]
Who is At Fault in a Parking Lot Accident in Texas?
Parking lots are more dangerous than many people think. According to CBS News, 20% of all accidents occur in parking lots, with the leading cause being distracted drivers using their cell phones. Since Texas is an at-fault state, you could be held liable if you cause an accident. Unlike no-fault states, Texas is an at-fault […]
Who Is at Fault for a T-Bone Accident?
T-bone accidents happen when a car strikes the side of another vehicle, with the moment of impact resembling an upper-case “T.” These are among the most serious accidents, with the Impact Medical Group reporting 23% of accident fatalities resulting from them. The severity of these crashes is so significant because the side of the vehicle […]
Someone Hit My Car – Don’t Call Your Insurance Company Before You Read This
According to ConsumerShield, there are between five and six million crashes, depending on the year. Insurance is a legal requirement, but deciding when to call your insurer and which insurer to call first is challenging. Key Takeaways Someone Hit My Car, Whose Insurance Do I Call? Always call your insurance company first to inform them […]
How Much Do Lawyers Usually Take From a Settlement?
Lawyers always receive a fee for their services, but how much do lawyers usually take from a settlement? Your lawyer’s fee depends entirely on the value of your settlement because their payment is defined in percentage terms. According to On the Map Marketing, 39.5 million personal injury cases require medical treatment every year, meaning your […]
Cervical Herniated Disc Injuries: C4-C5 Symptoms & Causes
Injuring your neck in a car accident is scary because you might be worried that you’ve broken it or you’re going to have impaired movement for the rest of your life. It’s the type of injury that could stop you from going back to work, playing with your kids, and living your life to the […]
What to Do If Your Medical Bills Exceed Your Settlement Amount?
Pursuing a personal injury claim or accepting an insurance settlement offer could leave you without enough to cover your medical bills. Depending on how you approach your claim, you could be left without a sufficient amount of compensation, thus forcing you to pursue another claim or having no recourse at all. Understanding what options you’ve […]
11 Delayed Injury Symptoms to Look for After a Car Accident
Just because you walked away from a car accident feeling great doesn’t mean you’re out of the woods yet. Adrenaline does strange things, and one of them is hiding injuries until later. It’s not uncommon for car accident victims to feel pain and other symptoms hours, days, or even weeks after an accident. Approximately 5.1 […]
Is it Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
Hiring a personal injury attorney is a route you might not think you need to go down. If you’ve only suffered minor injuries or think your insurance will help, what’s the point in hiring a lawyer? It’s a fair question. After all, you’re not expecting to see the inside of a courtroom, and you probably […]
Top 20 Causes of Car Accidents in the US (2024): Risk Factors & Trends
According to the National Safety Council, there were 46,027 motor-vehicle deaths in 2022 [1]. With more cars on the road than ever, your chances of being involved in an incident continually increase. But why do accidents happen, and what can you do to reduce your risk? Let’s discuss the primary reasons why car accidents occur […]
Who Gets in More Car Accidents: Men or Women? Statistics + Risk Factors
The “women are bad drivers” stereotype is one of the world’s most enduring myths. How often have you heard a comedian, a newspaper, or someone in your life claim that women are the worst drivers? Let’s get real. The fact is that car crash statistics don’t bear out this fact, with men being involved in […]
Why Most Car Accident Cases Settle Out of Court: Key Factors Explained
Lawyers settle the vast majority of car accident cases before they ever reach the inside of a courtroom. Below is some information about the process of resolving car accident claims and what factors influence whether a case will likely go to trial. If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first questions on […]