Seeking urgent medical attention after a car accident is crucial for not only your health, but also for the success of any potential claim for compensation you may pursue. Your medical records can serve as crucial evidence to support your case and could make or break...
Car Accidents
What to do if a distracted driver hits your car
Getting into a car accident is a traumatic experience. Unfortunately, it happens all to often and for many reasons, including because of drivers who are distracted or not paying attention. If you are a driver, you need to know exactly what to do if you get into an...
Why you need to be more careful when driving near your home
It's crucial to keep your eyes on the road until you get home. Research shows that most accidents happen close to home. Thus, you may not be in the clear until you pull over in your driveway. Here is why: Drivers may rely on muscle memory, not their driving skills...
Four latent injuries after a car accident
Many people suffer injuries in car accidents and are diagnosed and treated shortly after. However, some people only realize they have injuries much later, which can complicate matters because they may wonder if the injuries are related to the car accident or not. If...
Mental health challenges after a motor vehicle crash
Experiencing a serious motor vehicle crash can result in a profound impact on an individual's mental well-being. Victims may find themselves grappling with a spectrum of emotions and mental health challenges that can be both unexpected and overwhelming. A surge of...
What if you were partly to blame for a car crash in Texas?
Suppose an accident occurred when you were traveling slightly above the speed limit while the other driver was distracted, looking at their phone. In such a case, can you still file a car accident claim and recover compensation for the harm and losses you suffered?...
Texting and driving involves 3 types of distraction
Texting and driving is often referenced when people are discussing the dangers of distracted driving. After all, a driver who is using their cellphone is more likely to get into a car accident. This is why most states have banned the practice and restricted the use of...
How does fatigued driving compare to drunk driving?
Driving is a task that demands full attention, coordination and responsiveness. Whether you’re commuting to work, embarking on a road trip or just heading home, your physical and mental well-being significantly influences your ability to operate a vehicle safely....
This common habit among drivers is surprisingly dangerous
There are certain traffic habits that most people in Texas recognize are dangerous. Awareness campaigns have helped people to understand that distracted driving can be a bad choice, particularly when people have mobile phones in their hands. Despite that increased...
Should you avoid left-hand turns?
You probably don’t even give it a lot of thought – but left-hand turns are actually a lot more problematic than most people realize. In fact, left turns have been called “unsafe and wasteful” by many, and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA)...