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Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and confusing experience. In the aftermath, it’s crucial to stay calm and make the right decisions to protect your health, legal rights, and financial well-being. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes that can complicate their situation and potentially jeopardize their chances of receiving fair compensation. To help you navigate this difficult ...

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), trauma can be anything that is “deeply distressing or disturbing” and affects every person differently. Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, whether a person is driving a vehicle involved in the accident, a passenger, or a bystander who witnesses the accident. While most people identify and seek help for physical car ...

Dealing with car insurance companies after an auto accident in Texas requires immediate action. There are steps you must take right away to protect your health and secure your right to a personal injury claim for damages. The following article explores steps to take after an auto accident in Texas and their impact on a subsequent insurance claim. It also provides helpful tips for dealing with ...

Auto accidents are as unique as their victims. Although an accident is labeled “minor,” the losses may be significant. The severity of an auto accident does not change liability for that accident or the potential of compensation for its victims. The following is a general discussion of “minor” auto accident claims and damages for which a minor accident victim may qualify. If you or your loved one ...

If you suffered injuries as a result of someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior, you may qualify to file a personal injury claim against that person. A personal injury claim is typically an insurance claim filed against a party’s existing liability policy. A personal injury claim may be filed against a person, company, or governmental entity. Do I Need an Attorney to File a Texas Personal ...

Car accidents have the potential to overwhelm your life. It is difficult to regain your physical and mental health while dealing with the financial stress caused by time away from work. If you were injured in a Texas car accident through no fault of your own, you may qualify to recover for lost wages due to your injuries. Texas has legal options for victims of personal injury accidents. The ...

What are Move Over Laws? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Move Over Laws require the following: When a vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on or next to a roadway, drivers approaching the vehicle should: Change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle; or Slow down to a reasonable speed if unable to safely make a lane change. Texas established ...

Dallas is one of the largest cities in America, with a metropolitan area population of more than 7.6 million as of the 2020 census. That means that hundreds of thousands of drivers hit the area’s roads every day, which inevitably leads to car crashes. To understand what happens in all those crashes, we worked with 1Point21 Interactive to analyze data on more than 680,000 motor vehicles in the ...

Trips and falls can be minor or cause serious injuries. Victims of sidewalk accidents may suffer a variety of injuries including but not limited to: Broken bones and fractures; Spinal cord injuries; Neck and back injuries; Head injuries; Traumatic brain injuries ; Muscle sprains and strains; and Cuts and contusions. Some of these injuries may impact an accident victim’s ability to perform daily ...