Getting Compensated for Injuries in an Uber or Lyft Crash

Who pays for your medical bills and other damages if you get hurt in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle? Whether you're a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or hit by an Uber/Lyft driver, Texas law provides remedies. Do Uber and Lyft Insure Their Drivers? Yes. Under Texa...

What Is the Statute of Limitations in Texas Auto Accident Cases?

The phrase "statute of limitations" is essentially a legal way of saying "time limit." In Texas, the normal statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. That means if you intend to sue the person who caused your injury, you must do so no more than two years from...

Is the Driver Behind Always Liable in a Rear-End Accident?

Rear-end collisions account for more than 25 percent of all auto accidents each year, making them one of the most common types of wrecks. While the trailing driver is often found at fault in rear-end accidents, that isn’t always the case. Does Texas Have a Law Stating Who Is ...

Can I File a Claim for Hearing Loss Due to an Auto Accident?

While everyone knows car and truck accidents cause obvious injuries like broken bones and serious lacerations, other injuries aren't so obvious to anyone except the victim. Hearing loss is one of those injuries, and it can be severe and permanent. Those who lose their hearing aft...

The Safest Place in the Car for Kids

An updated safety test recently revealed surprising dangers for rear-seat passengers in smaller cars. The data may have parents wondering where their children should sit to maximize their safety in the event of a car accident. While the testing did highlight the need for improved...

Technology to Mitigate Rear-End Accidents

Advancements in vehicle technology are a major contributor to safety. Building a safer car can benefit drivers, passengers and pedestrians. A new initiative would help reduce car accidents by requiring new vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. National High...

Car Accidents Caused By Texas Livestock: Who Is Liable?

Texas drivers can do everything right and still get into a car accident. If another driver is at-fault for the accident, victims can seek compensation. But what if an animal causes a car accident? You can't exactly sue an animal. What does Texas law say about who is liable? U...