On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | May 17, 2022 | Car Accidents
Car seats provide valuable protection for babies and toddlers who aren’t fully protected by a regular seat belt. Parents want to ensure that their children are safe, especially when they’re on the road. Being involved in a crash with your child in the car can make...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 27, 2022 | Car Accidents
One question that victims of drunk driving accidents tend to have is why the driver chose to drink and drive. In the past, it might have been chalked off to having no other way to get home, but today, there are many ways for people to get home safely without having to...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 20, 2022 | Car Accidents
If your child was in the car with you when you were hit by another driver, your first concern was naturally for their physical health and well-being. However, even if they are physically uninjured or appear to be on the mend, it’s also important to watch your child...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Mar 23, 2022 | Car Accidents
After a car crash, you know that you have to deal with the insurance companies involved eventually. However, a lot of legal professionals warn people away from talking to the other party’s insurance adjuster directly. Why do they do this? Because the job of an...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Feb 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving continues to be a significant problem in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, distracted driving is still among the top causes of crashes around the state. In 2020, around one out of every five crashes was linked to distracted...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Feb 22, 2022 | Car Accidents
Anytime that you drive, you’re sharing the road with teen drivers. This is something that absolutely increases your risk of being injured in a car accident, as teens have some of the highest crash rates in the nation. Why is it that teens have these high rates?...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 24, 2022 | Car Accidents
Car crashes are very expensive, creating tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage in just a few seconds. The damage to your vehicle could cost thousands to repair or even more if your vehicle is no longer safe to drive. Any injuries that you and your passengers...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 21, 2022 | Car Accidents
When you have to drive, you may not get a choice of what time you hit the road. Unfortunately, there are some times on the road that are more dangerous than others, which can make it difficult to be safe despite your best efforts. Drunk drivers are usually out after...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Dec 14, 2018 | Car Accidents
Many in Dallas may believe that the safe operation of vehicles on the road is solely on the law. What this notion may fail to take into account is that not every driving scenario is the same. Indeed, elements such as weather, driving conditions or even the current...
On Behalf of Cortez Law Firm, PLLC | Nov 23, 2018 | Car Accidents
Sometimes, people forget about the dangers of distracted driving. There are many different things that can distract a driver while they should be paying attention to the road, some of which are less noticeable. Many people understand that trying to use a phone while...
