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What Is the Liability Risk of Loaning Out Your Car?
Loaning out your car to a friend or family member can be a generous thing to do as the vehicle’s owner. Unfortunately, the recipient could reward your generosity with a liability risk – such as crashing your car or running a red light. It is important to understand all the possible legal risks that…
What Should Be Included in a Doctor’s Note After a Car Wreck?
One of your main concerns after a car accident is likely how to recover compensation for your medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other losses. The validity of your claim to damages can depend on the strength of your evidence – including doctor’s notes and medical records. What your doctor has to say about your…
How to Report a Car Accident in Texas
A car accident can be overwhelming as a victim. You might not know where to turn or how to find relief. One of the most important steps during a claim to damages is to report the car accident. If you fail to report a serious crash, you could receive a fine. You will also…
Common Rear-End Collision Injuries in Texas
A rear-end collision occurs when the front of one vehicle crashes into the rear of another. These accidents most commonly stem from driver errors such as driving while distracted, drowsy or drunk, as well as tailgating and speeding. They can cause minor injuries at slow speeds or catastrophic and fatal injuries at higher speeds….
How to Deal With Insurance Adjusters After a Car Crash
Someone with the title of insurance claims adjuster will contact you shortly after you file an auto accident insurance claim in Texas. It is important to understand the adjuster’s goals for your conversation, as well as to prepare what you will say ahead of time. Otherwise, you could make a critical error. The claims…
How Is Liability Determined in Texas Car Accidents?
Liability is a major factor in car accident cases in Texas. Texas uses a conventional fault-based insurance system, meaning determining liability is necessary before a car accident victim can call an insurance company to submit a claim. The insurance provider of the at-fault party will be responsible for paying damages. Determining liability and proving…
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company?
After an accident of any type, it can be difficult to know who is on your side. An insurance claims adjuster, for example, may appear to want to help you. The adjuster might be friendly, accommodating, and reasonable. In reality, however, claims adjusters have one main goal: to convince you to settle your claim…
Do I Have to Go to Court After a Car Accident?
One of the most common concerns among car accident victims is whether filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit means they will have to go to court. In general, you will not have to go to court to obtain compensation for your damages after an auto accident. The vast majority of car accident…
Hill Law Firm Response to COVID-19
At Hill Law Firm, we are committed to the safety of our staff and our clients. We are following the direction of our State and Local authorities and doing our part to be smart. At the same time, we have to ensure we protect the rights of our clients and intend to do so….
How Is Fault Determined in a Texas Car Accident?
After a car accident, one of the tasks you will need to complete before obtaining financial recovery is to determine fault. Texas is a traditional tort-based state, meaning you will seek reimbursement for your damages from the party at-fault for causing your car accident. You or your San Antonio personal injury lawyer will need to…