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A common question car accident victims ask is how long a lawsuit will take from start to finish. It is normal to want to expedite the claims process and receive a financial award as soon as possible after a harmful auto accident in Texas. Taking your time with the legal system, however, could benefit…

An automobile accident can inflict many tangible and intangible damages on you as a survivor. From serious personal injuries to expensive vehicle damages, a car accident in Texas could turn your life upside down. While a successful insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit cannot reverse all the damages from a car accident, it could…

Hitting someone else’s vehicle and running away is against the law in Texas. Causing a motor vehicle accident and driving off without stopping to check for injuries and exchange information is the crime of hit-and-run. Unfortunately, many drivers in San Antonio commit this crime rather than take accountability for their actions. If you are…

Which states have the highest drunk driving fatality rates in America? The interactive map below displays the rate of drunk driving fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers for each state in the country, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Darker colors indicate a higher rate, while lighter colors indicate a lower…

Blind spots are areas of the road a driver cannot see from inside the vehicle, usually to the right and left of the car. The driver is effectively blind in these areas and will be unable to see an approaching vehicle. Blind spots cause many traffic accidents in Texas, including sideswipes and lane-change accidents….

Food poisoning is a serious illness that could prove fatal for a victim. Food poisoning can occur if the food becomes contaminated at any stage of the manufacturing, distributing ,or storing process. Food poisoning can also arise if the grocery store selling the food fails to properly store the food or rotate its inventory….

Rubbernecking refers to a driver turning to look at a car accident as he or she passes by. It is a serious form of driver distraction that contributes to motor vehicle accidents every year. Staring at a crash site instead of the road ahead can lead to collisions – especially when other drivers nearby…

Whiplash is a common car accident injury to the soft tissues of the neck. Whiplash can cause temporary or long-term pain and disability. An insurance settlement for a whiplash injury could cover medical expenses, lost wages, disability costs and more. Although every case is different, the nature of a whiplash injury leads to similar…

Pain and suffering is a category of damages that may be available for recovery during a personal injury accident claim in Texas. It is a compensatory damage category that refers to intangible personal losses, such as physical pain and emotional suffering. The courts in Texas recognize the impact these damages can have on a…

Driving a truck is not an easy job. Long hours alone on the road, difficult night shifts and mounting pressure from employers can push truck drivers to their limits. The difficulties of life on the road may be why the truck industry is seeing historically low rates of drivers. Those who do try to…