Monthly Archives - December 2016

Do More Accidents Happen Around the Holidays?

Do More Accidents Happen Around the Holidays? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which tracks statistics on vehicle accidents, the answer is yes. Why? Holidays encourage celebration. And celebrations usually include alcohol consumption. No matter how often we hear the advice “don’t drink and drive,” people still do just that. Whether out of necessity, ignorance or defiance, this is one major cause of holiday accidents . And on which holiday do most [...]

Who Is To Blame For a Car Accident in Texas?

Who Is To Blame For a Car Accident in Texas? You have had a car accident in Texas in which you’ve been injured in a collision with another vehicle. Before you decide to seek legal representation in order to file a personal injury claim, it is important to know about the comparative fault rule used in Texas. Who is to blame for your car accident injury?First, who was responsible for your accident? There are a number of reasons a driver might [...]

The Independent Medical Exam Purports to Verify Your Personal Injury Claims

The Independent Medical Exam Purports to Verify Your Personal Injury Claims If you have been injured as a result of someone’s negligence and are in the process of suing for compensation, the defendant’s insurance company may desire that you be examined by a doctor they assign to your case. While your own doctor has already diagnosed the extent of your injuries, the alleged purpose of the Independent Medical Exam (IME ) is to confirm the veracity of your claims. Given the [...]

No Matter How Tragic Your Loss and How Strong Your Case, Your Award May be Subject To Insurance Policy Limits

No Matter How Tragic Your Loss and How Strong Your Case, Your Award May be Subject To Insurance Policy Limits It is all too familiar: Victims of catastrophic accidents are eligible to receive maximum compensation for their monumental losses but there is very little money available with which to pay such claims. How can this happen? Is this fair? These are some of the questions which arise. Someone who has lost a spouse or a child to an accident caused by [...]