In many accidents, the parties involved have contradictory statements about how the accident occurred. Drivers may have been looking in different directions, distracted, or not paying attention, which can make their versions of events less than accurate. Adding to the complexity is that motor vehicle accidents may be traumatic, so car accident victims may suffer…
While it is the law in Texas that every driver should maintain liability insurance to pay for damages they cause by their negligent operation of a motor vehicle, not all Texans follow the law. If you are involved in an accident involving an uninsured driver, uninsured motorist coverage can be an important failsafe. Here is…
According to the Texas Department of Insurance, the most common reason for workplace death is motor vehicle accidents, and more than a quarter of car crashes involve cell phone use. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 660,000 drivers in the United States are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices when driving at…
If you are in an accident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you might be confused about your legal rights and options. Here is what you need to know about this far too common problem in Texas. Required Auto Insurance in Texas Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents. This means that…
Knowing your rights and responsibilities following a car accident is crucial if you are ever involved in a car accident in the Lone Star State. Texas insurance contracts must include personal injury protection unless the insured expressly denies it. But what is this insurance, and when does it apply? An experienced San Antonio car accident…
States are generally divided into two types of insurance systems when dealing with car accidents: fault states and no-fault states. The system the state uses impacts who is responsible for paying for the damages accident victims sustain and the insurance company they file their claim with. How No-Fault States Handle Car Accident Cases In a…
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