Seatbelts and Your Car Wreck Case
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Seatbelts Save Lives & Your Personal Injury Claim Seatbelts save lives. Statistics show that bucking up in the front seat of a passenger car can reduce your risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and moderate to critical injury by 50 percent. Not only is it smart to wear your seatbelt, it is the law
Car Accidents Caused by Poorly Maintained Roads
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Each year, there are millions of car accidents. Although many are due to driver’s mistakes or negligence, there are also many caused by poor road conditions due to insufficient maintenance. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 38% of the roads in the state of Texas are in poor or mediocre condition.
Who is Responsible for Your Car Accident?
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
In order to hold a party liable for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses stemming from an auto accident, you must first identify that responsible party. If you were hit by a driver who was stumbling around after the collision and was clearly drunk, then liability in your crash will be obvious. However,
The Danger of Hiring Bad Truck Drivers
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
18 wheelers and large commercial vehicles can do some serious damage on the highway. The size of these vehicles makes them moving wrecking balls on the road. Putting a bad driver behind the wheel only makes these vehicles more dangerous. For trucking companies, the danger of hiring bad truck drivers is the potential liability. For