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However, it has been around as long as we have had cars. While texting and driving is one of the biggest modern day distractions, the term “distracted driving” encompasses any and all activities that take your attention away from the road. Some believe that certain distractions are harmless because they only take a moment…

Is There a Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents? At best a car accident can be a huge inconvenience even if it is only a minor collision. The time it takes to stop, exchange information with the other driver/s and possibly wait for assistance alone can take a big chunk out of your day….

In an auto accident, liability may or may not necessarily need to be established depending on where the accident occurred. In no-fault states, auto insurance providers are required to pay the medical costs of the insured driver and passengers regardless of who was responsible for the accident. Coverage is not as extensive under no-fault…

End Distracted Driving with the Focus App Since 2010, roughly 660,000 individuals are estimated to be using cell phones while driving every minute, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. That is a number that has more or less remained unchanged. Teenagers and young adults, especially, have been involved in a higher percentage of…

Should I Hire an Attorney or Rely on my Insurance Company to Handle My Case? Insurance is a multi-billion dollar per year business, and a sizable portion of that money is spent convincing you that the insurance company works for your benefit. Catchy slogans and memorable representatives combine with teams of adjusters, agents and…

Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving (Teens and Adults) As a major cause of road accidents, distracted driving often results in injury to parties who were not at fault. While you can control what goes on in your own vehicle, it is much more difficult to predict the behavior of other drivers or their passengers….

After a Car Accident, You’re Not in “Good Hands” With the Other Driver’s Insurance Company If singing a little “Like a good neighbor…” jingle was all it took to get an insurance company to magically appear with a check after one of its drivers hit and injured you, car accident attorneys wouldn’t have much…

Three Things to Do After You’ve Been Injured by a “Hit-and-Run” Driver Getting into an auto accident is bad enough. Getting into a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence or reckless driving is worse. Getting hit by a driver who immediately leaves the scene of the crash to avoid having to take responsibility…

If I Was Partially at Fault for My Car Accident, Do I Still Have a Case? If you’ve been injured in a car accident and are seeking compensation for your injuries from the other driver or drivers, you have to prove that they were at fault for the accident. If you can’t prove that…

In a Wreck with a Government Vehicle? Take Action Now or Risk Losing Your Rights The roads and highways of Texas are traversed by all kinds of vehicles; cars and minivans, pick-ups and commercial trucks. But we also share the road with garbage trucks and police cars; ambulances, school buses, and mail trucks and…