UM/UIM (uninsured/underinsured motorist) coverage is vital for Texas drivers because it provides protection and financial support in the event of an accident involving a driver who either has no insurance or inadequate insurance coverage. In Texas, the law only requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage, which may not be sufficient to cover the full cost of damages and injuries in an accident. If an uninsured or underinsured driver causes an accident, the injured party may be left with significant financial burden and may struggle to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other expen ..read more

You might have heard that first-time DWI offenders get off easy and are contemplating pleading guilty to the drunk driving charges to put your case to rest. However, it is a decision that may come back to haunt you. First, it is crucial to understand that the circumstances of your offense matter. Depending on the prevailing factors, you may be in for serious legal consequences, even if it is your first DWI offense. Here are other reasons why a guilty plea is not always the best way out, even for a first offender. You may have defenses available Just because you have been charged with a DWI doe ..read more

People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes can suffer a host of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. These injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe. Even with mild TBIs, the effects can be serious. There are a few things that you should remember about TBIs. This information could come in handy if you’re dealing with one or if you’re ever at risk of one. 1. Symptoms can show up later The symptoms of a TBI may not be evident right away. It can take days and sometimes weeks for symptoms to manifest. This is particularly common when there’s a slow bleed on the brain becau ..read more

T-bone auto collisions, also known as side-impact collisions, can be particularly devastating and often result in severe personal injuries. If you are involved in a T-bone collision in Texas, it is important to understand your rights and take steps to preserve evidence that may be crucial to your personal injury claim. One of the most important things to do after a T-bone collision is to seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you do not think you have been injured.Always assume you are injured Some injuries, such as whiplash, may not present symptoms until hours or even days after ..read more

Crashing is an everyday risk for drivers. Yet, most crash deaths and injuries can be traced to a few particular causes. Researchers named them “the fatal 5.” Understanding them can help you ensure you avoid doing them yourself. 1. Speeding Speed limits exist for a good reason. Or rather, various reasons. The faster you travel, the harder it becomes to control the vehicle. So, you will sometimes find lower limits on tricky stretches of road, such as a sharp bend. Speed also affects the potential for injury or death in a crash because the impact force is a factor of the speed times the mass of t ..read more

When a person, company, or government entity negligently, recklessly, or intentionally causes someone physical harm, it’s only fair that the responsible party be held legally and financially liable. However, the pursuit of justice gets a little muddier when multiple parties are to blame for someone’s physical injuries.  It can be especially challenging to achieve a just legal and financial outcome in an injurious scenario if an injury victim was partially to blame for what happened to them. In Texas, the law protects the rights of injury victims to hold others accountable for causing harm ..read more

It is well known that people make more mistakes when they’re in a rush. It doesn’t only matter if they’re driving. This is also true at work or at school. Rushing leads to errors and mistakes that wouldn’t have been made otherwise. This is especially problematic with drivers. Many American drivers always seem to be in a rush as they try to stick to strict schedules, hurry into the office, rush to a doctor’s appointment or something else of this nature. This is one of the reasons for aggressive driving. Someone who is in a rush is going to feel frustrated and angry whenever anything slows them ..read more

Different states approach injury victims’ rights in distinct ways. There is no “one size fits all” approach to personal injury scenarios. This is one of the reasons why it’s so important to do research concerning your rights and options under state law in the wake of sustaining harm caused by another’s negligence, recklessness, or intentionally dangerous conduct.  Depending on where you live, where you’ve been hurt and where you may be able to file legal action, the strength of your case may be stronger or weaker due simply to how various laws are phrased and interpreted within a given st ..read more

18-wheelers are an integral part of the economy. Truck drivers are responsible for ferrying over 70 percent of the cargo in the United States. Moreover, many Americans depend on these trucks for food, medicine, raw materials and other essentials. Therefore, you can spot them on roads all over the country. It is vital to know how to drive safely around these heavy-duty trucks. This is because 18-wheeler accidents are more deadly than other car accidents. Follow these tips to avoid accidents with 18-wheelers. Leave enough space for the truck Commercial trucks are big and need enough space to tur ..read more