Police pursuits can put many innocent lives at risk. In a split second, police officers must make the choice whether to pursue a potentially dangerous criminal or forego the chase in order to ensure that the public remains safe. In some cases, police officers fail to follow their own internal procedures regarding a police chase. …
Any person who has experienced a car accident knows that the entire experience can be unsettling and frightening. If a victim suffered injuries as a result of a hit and run accident, the typical emotions involved in a car accident often have an additional layer of stress, leaving the victim unsure of their next steps …
Every Texas driver must have car insurance coverage to operate a vehicle under state law. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requires insurance companies to provide a specific type of coverage known as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This policy applies when you suffer injuries or property damage in a car accident where the at-fault driver either …
An injury or loss caused by another driver’s negligence should not leave you drowning in unexpected expenses. Car accident victims often have the legal right to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. As indicated in the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), every driver in the state of Texas …
As shown in the Texas Department of Transportation Share the Road research, more than 12,000 accidents involving bicycles resulted in serious injuries or fatalities in Texas between 2007 and 2012. Because bicycles afford little protection to their riders, if a bicyclist gets into an accident with a motorist, the consequences are often severe. If you …
Texas has strict laws in place to protect nursing home residents from abuse. If you suspect your loved one was harmed in a nursing home facility, a San Antonio nursing home abuse lawyer could help you get justice. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), one in 10 adults age 65 and older will …
According to Visit Austin, Austin ranks among the top 20 most bike-friendly cities in the country. Bicycle accidents in the capital city have declined in recent years, which a report in The Daily Texan attributes in part to increased construction of bike lanes. However, many accidents still happen, especially when cars or trucks turn into …
We have all heard the phrase “getting hit by a bus.” Accidents with buses usually do not have a good outcome for those who collide with the bus, whether pedestrians, car drivers, or others. Bus passengers are particularly vulnerable in accidents, as many buses do not have seat belts. When a bus driver brakes abruptly, …
Any time you venture out to the movies, go dancing at a nightclub, or shop at the mall, you do so with a certain level of trust that the owner of the property has taken reasonable measures to keep you safe. Safety amounts to more than protecting you from slips and falls. It also involves …
Car accidents happen every day, which is an unfortunate part of driving. While it is possible to drive your entire life without getting into an accident, this is not the case for most people. When an accident does happen, you will likely have expenses that you are unprepared to handle. Every day, accident victims find …
Motorcycle accidents often cause life-changing injuries. Unlike a car, a motorcycle is not fitted with a metal shell, a seatbelt, or airbags, leaving the rider less-protected than a car passenger or driver. A rider who is struck by a car may be thrown from the motorcycle and may suffer head trauma, broken bones, back and …
A side-impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes another at a right angle. If you were in a side-impact crash, an ambulance might have transported you to a hospital, where you would have received treatment for injuries such as head trauma, back or neck injuries, and broken bones. You may have undergone surgery and still …
The Insurance Information Institute (III) affirms that failure to yield was the fourth leading cause of car accidents in 2018. If you or a loved one has been injured by a driver who failed to yield, you could be eligible for financial compensation for medical bills, lost pay, pain and suffering, and other losses. An …
Side-impact collisions frequently result in devastating or even fatal injuries. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), these accidents are often severe due to the limited protection offered by the sides of a vehicle. While the front and rear ends of cars and drugs are designed to absorb extreme impact, the same is …
Rideshare providers like Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity throughout the country. Unfortunately, the risk of suffering an injury following an accident with a rideshare driver can also increase. Each year, passengers and motorists suffer serious or life-changing injuries in collisions involving an Uber driver. If you have suffered an injury in one …
Motorcycle accidents differ from other types of motor vehicle crashes in many ways. Primarily, victims in such collisions tend to suffer from much more serious injuries. More serious injuries generate higher medical expenses and generally result in greater lengths of time missed from work. This type of accident also comes with a more complicated set …
Businesses and public places owe a legal duty of care to keep their premises safe for visitors. This duty encompasses property owners, managers, and employees. If a visitor of a property experiences a slip and fall there, the liable party must pay for damages resulting from the visitor’s fall-related injuries and losses. The Centers for …
You have the right to be reasonably safe when you frequent a restaurant, business, gas station, and many other places that we all visit daily. If you suffered significant injuries in an attack, assault, or robbery on someone else’s property, you might have a negligent security claim. You could potentially recover compensation. An Austin negligent …
We all have a duty of care towards others who share the road with us. An aggressive driver may not only breach their duty of care, but they may also violate one or several traffic laws in the process. Driving aggressively is an offense. If an aggressive driver caused your accident and you have injuries …
Victims of bus accidents can suffer the consequences of their injuries for years—sometimes even for the rest of their lives. The sheer size of these vehicles can generate serious injuries with hefty medical expenses, along with the added potential of affecting their ability to work in the short or long term. If you suffered injuries …
