How Weather Conditions Affect Truck Crash Injury Severity
Because of the size and momentum of a big rig truck, truck accidents can be devastating. Driver error, however, is not the only culprit. Weather often plays a major role in the severity of injuries. Understanding weather-related factors can help you protect your rights and perhaps even strengthen your personal injury or wrongful death claim.…
Read MoreEmotional Toll of Personal Injury Lawsuits: How to Cope Legally & Mentally
Personal injury lawsuits are not just about physical recovery–they are also about emotional resilience. Legal and emotional challenges often intertwine. Emotional distress is a common component of personal injury damages, for example. If you need support, you can find it both in the courtroom and in everyday life. Understanding the emotional impact of a personal…
Read MoreElectric Vehicle Battery Fires: Who’s Liable When an EV Burns?
The sales of electric vehicles have grown explosively in recent years, reaching 17 million worldwide in 2024. EV battery fires are serious mishaps that can cause property damage, injury, or even death. If you have suffered an injury or property damage in an EV battery fire, you have legal options. It is important, however, that…
Read MoreBlind Spots & No‑Zone Accidents: What Truck Drivers Can’t See
Big rig trucks have massive blind spots, often called “no-zones.” No-zones are areas where a driver cannot see you, even when using their mirrors. You’ve probably seen the bumper stickers: “If you can’t see my mirrors, I can’t see you.” As an automobile driver or passenger, the last place you need to be is inside…
Read MoreLeft Turn Car Accidents in San Antonio
In Texas, drivers who turn left are generally required to yield the right-of-way to other drivers. For this reason, when accidents involve a driver who was turning left and another driver who was traveling straight, the driver who turns left is usually liable. The argument is that the driver who turns left should have waited…
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms of Whiplash After a Car Accident?
Rear-end car accidents are a common cause of whiplash injuries. These crashes are usually the fault of the driver in the rear. They’re usually caused by speeding or driver distraction. For the occupants of the car in front (the car that is struck), the consequences of a whiplash injury can cause the occupants to require…
Read MoreShoulder Pain After a Car Accident: Injuries & Symptoms to Look Out For
Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders can all suffer shoulder injuries when a car accident occurs. The injuries may be due to hitting a door, dashboard, or other parts of the car. Victims may collide with other occupants or fall to the hard ground. Glass, metal, and other objects can penetrate the shoulder. Car accidents…
Read MoreWhat is the Hit-and-run Investigation Process?
Drivers have a moral and legal duty to stop and render assistance after a car accident occurs. Sadly, many drivers fail to stop. To hold hit-and-run drivers accountable for their negligent driving and irresponsible behavior, it’s necessary to conduct an investigation to find the owner of the car and the driver (if the owner and…
Read MoreWhat Can You Sue for in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When someone else’s carelessness turns your life upside down, you might wonder, “Do I have any options? Can I actually hold them responsible?” If you’ve been injured in Texas, you probably have more rights than you realize. So, what can you sue people for after an injury? In this blog, we’re breaking it all down—the…
Read MoreOrdinary Negligence vs. Gross Negligence: What’s the Difference?
Accidents happen every day. A slip on a wet floor. A crash at an intersection. A mishap at work. But when it comes to legal responsibility, not all accidents are viewed the same. Especially not under Texas law. If you’re hurt because someone wasn’t careful, the law might call that ordinary negligence. If the behavior…
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