Fatal Fog: When and where do fog-related fatal crashes occur most often?

On October 23rd, 2023, an unusually dense combination of smoke and fog shrouded the New Orleans area, creating dangerous driving conditions on many Louisiana roads. The “super fog” eventually led to a devastating 158-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Interstate 55 that killed eight people. Just days later, super fog blanketed the area again and caused…

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Most Common Car Crash Injuries

What are the most common injuries in car crashes? Car accidents can cause significant damage to drivers and passengers, ranging from minor bruises to severe injuries that can have long-lasting effects. In this article, we will discuss the most common injuries caused by car accidents and the type of treatment required. Common Injuries Caused…

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Potential Damages For a Car Wreck That Causes Paralysis

Car accidents can cause severe and sometimes permanent injuries. This includes damage to the spinal cord that results in irreversible paralysis. After a severe car crash in Texas, a victim who is diagnosed with paralysis may be able to seek damages, or financial compensation, for several past and future foreseeable losses connected to the…

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How Can Poor Road Conditions Cause a Car Crash?

The conditions of the road surface have an enormous impact on the safety of motor vehicle travel. Dangerous road defects, hazards and issues can make it impossible for a vehicle to travel safely from point A to point B – potentially resulting in serious car accidents and injuries. If you get involved in a…

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Right of Way Laws in Texas

Right-of-way is a traffic concept that determines the hierarchy of who has the right to make the move first on the road. This concept helps to maintain safe conditions for everyone who is sharing the road and areas around it. This hierarchy of right-of-ways affords drivers and pedestrians a certain level of trust in…

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Dealing With PTSD After a Motorcycle Crash

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with war veterans and military members who have been in active combat zones. However, PTSD is not restricted to soldiers. Anyone who experiences or survives a traumatic event, including motor vehicle accidents, can come away with lasting psychological trauma. If you develop PTSD after a motorcycle accident,…

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Bexar County $2,925,000 Jury Verdict

On July 22, 2022, the Hill Law Firm secured an almost three million dollar verdict for a woman that was injured in a terrible car crash. On the date of the incident, the plaintiff was a passenger in a Lyft driven by a Lyft driver. As the Lyft driver approached an intersection wtih a…

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What Information Should Be Exchanged After a Car Crash?

As a driver in Texas, it is smart to prepare for what you should do in case you get into a car accident. The odds of eventually getting into a crash are somewhat high; in 2019, one reportable crash occurred in Texas every 56 seconds (source: the Texas Department of Transportation). Knowing what to…

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What If Your Car Accident Is Out-of-State?

A car accident while traveling out of state can mean an even more difficult insurance process than usual. The laws in the state where the accident took place can affect your rights and recovery options. The state’s liability laws may make it hard to understand who is responsible for your losses. You may need…

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Determining Liability in a Failure-to-Yield Accident

Car accidents cause a high number of injuries and deaths each year. The Texas Department of Transportation reported 15,843 serious injuries from crashes and 3,610 deaths in 2019 alone. Determining liability is a necessary step for an injured car accident victim who wishes to recover compensation. When a car accident occurs due to someone’s…

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