Car Accidents
What Happens When You are at Fault for a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens | December 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents occur for many reasons. While some car crashes might involve defective car parts, hazardous road conditions, or poor weather, most car accidents involve driver negligence or errors. Common causes of car accidents include: If you are at fault for a car accident, the people hurt in the accident could pursue personal injury claims…. read more
Rear End-Collision Injuries and How You Can Recover
Jason Stephens | December 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Rear-end accidents are some of the most common types of car accidents. Thousands of people are involved in rear-impact collisions each year. Even though rear-impact crashes are often called “fender benders,” these types of automobile accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. Common Rear-End Collision Injuries Accident victims may sustain impairments and disabilities that change their… read more
Can I Get a Rental Car After a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens | November 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
One of the most challenging parts of dealing with the fallout of a car accident is figuring out what to do while your vehicle is being repaired. There is a good chance you rely on your car for performing everyday tasks like getting to and from work, dropping kids off at school, and picking up… read more
Top 25 Causes of Car Accidents and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
Jason Stephens | November 27, 2020 | Car Accidents
Fort Worth car accidents cause severe injuries and deaths each year. Many of the causes of car accidents can be attributed to human error. However, there are some causes of car accidents that might be out of the driver’s control, such as mechanical failures and weather conditions. Knowing the common causes of car accidents and… read more
How Long Does a Hit-And-Run Investigation Take?
Jason Stephens | November 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Hit-and-run accidents are a far more common occurrence than many might think. In fact, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA) as recently as 2018, there was a hit and run accident in America nearly every minute which resulted in over 2000 deaths. There are numerous reasons drivers flee the scene of a car accident…. read more
What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?
Jason Stephens | November 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
Yielding the right of way refers to allowing another vehicle to enter an intersection before doing so yourself. The idea is to mitigate potential accidents in uncontrolled or less controlled areas. Essentially, the right of way exists to lower the chances of two vehicles colliding in areas with no traffic lights. Although the right of… read more
What’s Causing Neck & Lower Back Pain after a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens | November 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
Neck and lower back pain are common after a car accident, especially accidents involving rear-end collisions, rollovers, head-on crashes, and T-bone accidents. During the collision, your neck can be jerked back and forth or side-to-side. Your torso may also be twisted into unnatural positions. The sudden force on the spinal column can cause a variety… read more
The Five Deadliest Highways in the State of Texas
Jason Stephens | November 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
With hundreds of thousands of miles of highways found throughout Texas, the Lonestar state is one of the deadliest when it comes to car accident fatalities. While California and Florida outpace Texas, more than 3.600 people died in accidents in the state as recently as 2018. That’s one person every 2 hours and 24 minutes. … read more
Is It a Mistake to Admit Fault After a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens | November 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents rattle everyone involved. Even when people are uninjured, it can be unnerving to be in a sudden wreck. In the wake of a crash, people are naturally concerned about injuries – their own and those of others. But it is important to be careful not to admit or imply acceptance of fault. One… read more
What a Passenger Should Know After a Single Vehicle Crash
Jason Stephens | October 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
Did you know that, on average, 53% of all fatal crashes in the United States are single-vehicle collisions? In the state of Texas, 51% of fatalities are a consequence of car accidents involving just one vehicle. When a passenger is injured or killed in a crash in Houston, the opportunity to file a legal claim… read more