The immediate aftermath of a car accident can be one of the most chaotic and confusing moments of your life. You may not know what to do or say due to panic, confusion or fear. However, the actions you take immediately after a car accident can significantly impact...
Month: October 2022
How is fault determined in a Texas car accident case?
When a motorist who is distracted by their cell phone rear-ends you while you are duly stopped at the red light, the cause of the accident may seem clear. And so would be the liable party. However, not all car crashes are straightforward. When a car wreck happens,...
4 common reasons why some people drive while drunk
All drivers and passengers should be able to get from Point A to Point B without worrying about getting hurt. Sadly, some drivers make the roads more dangerous due to drunk driving. Over 119,000 drunk driving fatalities in the United States occurred between 2003 and...
Why you shouldn’t talk about your crash on social media
If you are like most Americans, when something big happens in your life, you turn to at least one social media platform to share your news with loved ones, colleagues and others who may be interested in your experience. There is nothing wrong with this approach – most...
What does an estate executor do?
You’ve been assigned the role of estate executor, also known as estate administrator. Perhaps one of your parents has recently passed away. It’s time to step into this role and help with the legal process. However, you’ve never done it before. What is an estate...
When can a car crash lead to a wrongful death lawsuit?
Losing a loved one under any given circumstance is tough to deal with. The pain becomes unbearable when the loss is sudden, unexpected and attributable to someone else’s wrongful actions. And one of the leading causes of sudden deaths in the U.S. is car accidents....
How can you prevent an underride crash with an 18-wheeler?
Underride collisions occur when a passenger vehicle hits a commercial truck and ends up underneath it because of the difference in their size. Both side underride and rear underride crashes frequently cause massive damage to the smaller vehicle involved and severe...
Can you get compensated if you contributed to a crash in Texas?
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. It means that you can recover compensation if you were partially responsible for an accident. However, your level of fault is a crucial consideration, as explained below. If you were less than 50% at fault, your...
4 devastating effects of facial disfigurement in a wreck
Severe car accidents can cause some people to have facial disfigurements. Symptoms of facial trauma include a deformed appearance, bleeding, swelling and missing teeth. Surgeons can do everything possible to remedy facial injuries. Unfortunately, they may not be able...
What if your parent dies more in debt than their estate can pay?
Living on a fixed income after retiring is a challenge. In addition to inflation, which can lead to major budgetary shortfalls, older adults never know when illness or injury might lead to massive medical expenses. Surgery, rehabilitative care and rooms in nursing...