Motorcycle accidents occur frequently on the roads and highways of Texas. Even with less traffic on the road in 2020, the Texas Department of Transportation reported a 17 percent increase in motorcyclist deaths compared to 2019. In 2020, 482 motorcyclists lost their lives and 1,856 were seriously injured in traffic accidents in Texas. If you…
A hit-and-run accident is when a driver flees the scene without stopping. Hit-and-run bicycle accidents are dangerous, as an injured cyclist may not receive the immediate medical care that he or she needs. It can also make it more difficult โ or even impossible โ for the bicyclist to recover the financial compensation that he…
If you get injured in a pedestrian accident in Texas and wish to pursue financial compensation for your medical bills and other losses, you may need assistance from a pedestrian accident lawyer. It is important to take care in selecting your lawyer. The lawyer you retain can make a difference to the outcome of your…
Pedestrian accidents cause some of the most serious injuries of all traffic accidents. Pedestrians are vulnerable to severe injuries such as bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries when hit by motor vehicles. It can be difficult to determine who is responsible for a pedestrian accident. Although the driver of the motor vehicle…
Bicycle accidents take place often in San Antonio. These collisions can be devastating for cyclists, causing severe injuries such as bone fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Motor vehicle drivers are often at fault for these collisions for mistakes such as failing to see bicyclists or ignoring rights-of-way. Statistics show that about 96 percent of fatal…
No matter how careful you are while riding a bicycle in San Antonio, you could end up the injured victim of an accident. Careless and reckless drivers in San Antonio put cyclists at risk every day. It is important to know what to do after a bicycle accident, as this can help you protect your…
If you received medical care for your injuries after an accident, these bills are your responsibility to pay. This may mean you have to pay for them out of your own pocket, or else out of an injury settlement or judgment award. Exactly how much you have to pay back, as well as how you…
If you file a personal injury claim in Texas, there are certain state laws you must obey to have a valid and successful lawsuit. One of the most important is the statute of limitations or the deadline to file. If you miss your statute of limitations, you will most likely be unable to obtain financial…
It is normal to want your personal injury claim to be resolved as quickly as possible. It is critical, however, not to rush into a fast settlement. This can put you at significant risk of accepting less than you deserve for your injuries and losses. If you are curious about how long it will take…
Most of the work is completed once you resolve your personal injury case and receive a fair settlement from an insurance company in Texas. However, you must not forget to consider the possible tax implications of your personal injury settlement. Although, for the most part, personal injury settlements are not taxable, some exceptions apply. It…