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In an effort to make highway travel safer and reduce the risk of car accidents, Texas law differentiates between passing lanes and cruising lanes. Before you enter a highway in Texas, it is important to know this difference and be aware of when you should use the left-hand lane. Otherwise, you could cause or…

If your car gets totaled in a San Antonio car accident, you should contact your car insurance company right away to report the crash. If another driver caused the accident, you may be eligible for a settlement from that driver’s insurance company to pay for a replacement vehicle. Make sure to speak with an experienced…

After a car accident, your rental car could be paid for by your own car insurance company or the insurance provider of the party who caused the accident. Depending on the policy and the circumstances, you may have to pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement later. Speak with an experienced car accident lawyer…

In general, you do not pay taxes on a settlement you receive for a car accident in Texas. Compensation awarded for losses such as your medical bills, property repairs and lost wages are not taxed by the state or federal government in Texas. However, you could owe taxes on punitive damages, interest earned and…

The odds of winning a car accident lawsuit in Texas depend on the facts and circumstances. If you have a valid claim, your odds of reaching a settlement rather than going to court are about 90 to 95 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Automobile accident cases that proceed to trial have…

A dashcam can help you win a car accident case in Texas by providing clear and unbiased photographic evidence that can strengthen your claim. The footage recorded by a dashboard camera can be a powerful tool for supporting a car accident insurance claim or lawsuit. If, when and how dashcam footage can be used…

Bicyclists in Texas have the right to expect a certain level of care and caution by motor vehicle drivers to prevent accidents. Motorists have the power to inflict devastating and fatal injuries on vulnerable cyclists. For this reason, they must exercise due care to prevent foreseeable accidents. One type of cycling accident that can…

In Texas, state law requires the driver or party at fault for causing a car accident to pay for a victim’s medical bills and property damage. This is known as a “fault-based” law. Under this rule, the person who wishes to recover financial compensation must prove fault using evidence. Accident reconstruction can provide strong…

Aftermarket vehicle modifications are common among vehicle owners in Texas. Some modifications change the appearance or style of a vehicle while others modify performance. If a car accident investigation finds that a vehicle modification caused or contributed to the crash or injuries suffered, the person responsible for the modification could take the blame.  Make…

A deposition is a formal legal meeting in which someone involved in a case or lawsuit is asked questions under oath. It typically occurs during the discovery phase of a car accident lawsuit, where both sides of the case are attempting to learn more about the crash. If you get called in for a…