Monthly Archives: October 2023
Obtaining Compensation Following a Pedestrian Accident
Medical bills in a personal injury case average over $40,000. The typical pedestrian accident bill is usually higher. These victims have no protection from onrushing cars. The serious physical injuries include broken bones and head injuries. The serious emotional injuries usually include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Very few people go through something like a… Read More »
Fireball Collision in Chambers County Kills Two Teenagers
Authorities believe that excessive speed was the primary factor in a collision that killed two high school students and seriously injured two other people. According to investigators, the vehicle was traveling at over 100mph on Farm Road 1985 when it crashed into a large tractor that was hauling farm equipment near the East Bay… Read More »
Top Three TBI Causes in Texas
Traumatic Brain Injuries might be the most dangerous and most misunderstood personal injuries in the Lone Star State. These degenerative wounds kill almost 70,000 Americans every year. Initial head injury symptoms, such as neck pain and general disorientation, mimic accident shock. Therefore, many doctors don’t effectively treat head injuries. Instead, these victims soon suffer… Read More »
Reckless High-Speed Police Chase in Houston
A 75-year-old woman died after fleeing carjacking suspects careened into a group of pedestrians in Southeast Houston. Investigators state that a carjacking victim tracked her car using a dealership device. When she found it, she called police to report that her car was on MLK Boulevard. Officers spotted the stolen Charger and a chase… Read More »
What is Vicarious Liability and Why Does it Matter?
Vicarious liability, or third-party liability, creates an additional recovery source in a car crash claim. That extra source is very important, especially in catastrophic (life-threatening) claims. Texas has one of the lowest auto insurance minimum requirements in the country, and most people only buy minimum coverage. If Joe’s damages are $100,000 and Tom only… Read More »
What on Earth is a SMIDSY Crash?
SMIDSY is an informal acronym for a left-turn motorcycle crash. It stands for “sorry, mate, I didn’t see you.” This line says a lot. The tortfeasor (negligent driver) subtly shifts blame to the victim. Indeed, most tortfeasors say things like “You came out of nowhere” in these situations. Furthermore, many tortfeasors brush off serious… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Houston
Few details were available after a motorist fatally struck a pedestrian in the 4900 block of the I-610 North Loop East, just before Lockwood Drive. The 38-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family told investigators she had been drinking before she was struck. They said she frequents the area on foot… Read More »
The Comparative Fault Defense in Truck Wreck Claims
Large trucks haul much more freight than ever before. The number of vehicle miles traveled has more than tripled since the 1980s. Shipping and transportation companies don’t just expect truck drivers to travel more miles. These companies also expect their drivers to reach their destinations faster. The tight deadline could mean a missed on-time… Read More »