Statewide Texas Car Accident Statistics The Houston car accident attorneys of Fleming Law, P.C., have vigorously represented victims of car accidents across the state of Texas for decades. We know that accidents happen every day on highways and roadways across the state – and that most of them could have been prevented if people had exercised more care and caution. Because we are committed to protecting our friends and neighbors here in Houston and across Texas, we have created this helpful infographic to illustrate the number and types of accidents that commonly occur on our roadways. It may ..read more

Typically, when another driver causes you to suffer injuries in a car accident in Texas, you will file a claim against that driver. You will seek compensation through that driver’s liability auto insurance coverage. However, what happens when the other driver flees the scene, and the police cannot find the driver? Will you have any legal options to recover compensation? Does car insurance cover a hit-and-run accident in Texas? Your ability to recover compensation after being struck by a hit-and-run driver depends on the type of auto insurance you have. Your uninsured motorist bodily insurance ..read more

T-bone accidents can be particularly devastating. This is because many of the safety features on our cars are designed to protect drivers and passengers from front and rear-end collisions, but not side-impact collisions. For older cars without side-airbags, there is little protection for the occupants from harm on impact. In the event of a serious injury accident, you may have questions about your injuries and how you’re going to pay for your medical expenses. This is especially pressing when the accident was not your fault. It is important to understand how liability is determined following a ..read more

If you have been hurt in a car accident in Texas, you may not be familiar with the steps you need to take to secure compensation for your injuries and damage to your property. One of the most important pieces of information that can help your injury claim is your accident report. If you need to pursue legal action against the person who caused the crash, reading and understanding your Texas accident report is often vital to your case. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the agency that stores and issues crash records for the state of Texas. A Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (C ..read more

While many roads in Texas are remarkably open and allow drivers greater room and freedom to operate, traffic tends to get more congested on the highway in major cities like Houston. The Northwest Freeway (U.S. Route 290 or U.S. 290), Katy Freeway (Interstate 10 or I-10), and the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8 or BW8) are just three examples of the larger multi-lane highways that see heavy traffic—and thus, frequent lane change car accidents.   Who is at Fault for a Changing Lanes Car Accident in Texas? Lane change accidents occur because drivers fail to signal their intentions or fail to ..read more

If you are involved in a rear-end crash in Houston or elsewhere in Texas that causes you to suffer serious injury, you may be eligible to file a claim against the other driver. You could recover compensation that covers your medical expenses, lost wages and other accident-related damages. Your ability to recover compensation and the amount of compensation that you could recover will largely depend on who was at fault for the rear-end accident – the driver in front, the one in the rear or, perhaps both drivers. Who Is At Fault in a Rear-End Accident in Texas? If a person drives carelessly or re ..read more

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Houston your main concern should be your health and that of anyone else who was in your car. If you’re able to, gather evidence at the scene, if you’re unable to, call the lawyers at Fleming Law, we can do all of the work for you 713-221-6800. Recovering from your injuries is YOUR number one priority, recovering evidence in your case is OUR number one priority. Time is of the essence when it comes to car wrecks, contact our attorneys and we will get to work on your case immediately. What Kind of Evidence is Important for Your Texas Car Accident Case ..read more

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back with a second round. These programs offer loans of up to $2 million to companies that continue to pay their employees. PPP is an effort to help small businesses around the country stay afloat. Early in the pandemic some insurance companies provided relief to their customers. Is it time for them to step up again and provide a second round? PPP Round 2 Highlights PPP round 2 will funnel $284 billion of the $900 billion plan into the banks of businesses so that they can continue to pay their employees during this turbulent period of time. There are a ..read more

Small businesses are struggling, with many going out of business as they attempt to cope with COVID-19 in 2021. The pandemic is still going strong, with new record high infections being reported in states across the country. Many small businesses have to deal with a changing operating environment that is set on the state level. Some states allow businesses to operate close to normal, while others have venues that are too small for people to adequately remain at a safe distance. Even when restrictions are more relaxed, there are fewer people supporting small businesses. Restaurants have been im ..read more

Personal injury protection (PIP) is mandatory in Texas, although drivers can opt out of the insurance. All drivers in the state are offered PIP as part of their liability insurance. Coverage extends to the driver of the vehicle and any of the passengers that were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Why is PIP Coverage Important? PIP is important for drivers because it covers the unexpected. As a driver, PIP offers coverage for the following circumstances: You’re injured and the other driver flees the scene and is never found You’re injured and the other driver doesn’t have insurance T ..read more