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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…
How Might COVID-19 Response Affect a Personal Injury Claim?
As a response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a large number of organizations and institutions have been closing or otherwise altering their daily practices. As a result of all these closings and changes in commerce, many injured accident victims are wondering what might happen with their  personal injury claim. While it is true that every…
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….
Study: E-Scooters Send Lots of People to the ER
According to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), injuries that occur while riding electric scooters have surpassed those incurred by pedestrians and bicyclists in just a one-year period. This groundbreaking study looked at two Emergency Rooms in Los Angeles over the course of a year, from September…
Another Wrong-Way Driver Causes a Texas Accident
In a fatal crash on Highway 99/Grand Parkway early yesterday morning, the driver of a pickup truck that was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of that freeway very early Tuesday morning, according to police officials in Fort Bend County. The crash happened near West Bellport. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office,…
Pickups Recalled for Defects This Week
Texans from San Antonio, Bexar County and beyond, especially those who drive pickup trucks, should pay close attention to a series of recalls that were announced earlier this week. That is because some of the most popular vehicles on the market were issued recalls earlier this week. These recalls were announced this past Monday,…
In San Antonio, 18-Wheelers Crash More Than You Think
When you drive on Texas roads, especially the highways, you are likely confronted with the potential threat of a crash with an 18-wheeler on a constant basis. Such nervousness when driving near such huge machines is understandable; given their size and weight differences, the potential for disaster if an 18-wheeler slams into a sedan…
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…