While most people know they can recover financial losses such as medical bills and lost wages after a car accident, they may not realize they are also entitled to non-economic damages. These damages are non-monetary, but this does not make them any less important. The...
Car Accidents
What can you do to restrain your pet?
Many people take their dogs on road trips. Some of these trips are down to the dog park or vet. Other trips may be longer, such as when people see their relatives or perhaps they enjoy hiking with their furry friend. While you can train your pet to sit still in the...
Women are safer drivers, but more likely to be hurt or killed
Regardless of anybody’s personal views on the matter, studies have generally confirmed that, while women may not be better drivers than men, they’re certainly inclined to be safer. Male drivers tend to take more risky chances on the road, including speeding, than...
3 causes of distracted driving
Look around you: there’s likely a large billboard trying to sell you a phone plan; there’s a TV nearby playing the latest news; and someone likely walked out onto the street, nearly causing a car wreck. It seems like, in the modern world, you can’t get away from...
3 crucial things to do after a car accident
A car accident can throw you off balance for a moment. It is not uncommon to be confused, scared and overwhelmed processing your injuries and damage to property. If you are involved in a car crash that was not your fault, you need to pursue the liable party for...
How is fault established in a Texas car accident claim?
When a car accident happens, someone will be found liable or at fault. Determining fault involves identifying the party whose negligent actions caused the accident. This negligent party is, thus, responsible for any injuries, property damage or even deaths that are...
2 reasons why your personal injury claim may be denied
A car accident can ruin your day or, in the worst-case scenario, turn your life upside down. If you are hurt in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical costs and other damages as provided for by Texas...
4 causes of distracted driving
You may be on the road every day to go to work, take your kids to school or run errands. Every time you’re on the road, you have a chance of being in an accident. Almost four thousand people die from car crashes every day, many of whom may have suffered injuries from...
3 common back injuries you may sustain after a car accident
The human back comprises bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and nerves. It also accommodates the spine, which is one of the most delicate parts of your body. You may experience severe pain, weakness, or even disability when your back is injured. The impact...
How to deal with an aggressive driver
Driving can be hazardous even at the best of times. However, the dangers road users face increase exponentially when there is an aggressive driver within the vicinity. Some studies suggest that aggressive driving is a factor in approximately 50% of all fatal...