Car accidents are frightening no matter what. But if you have recently been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you know how traumatizing it can be. In addition to whatever injuries you sustained and any damage to your vehicle, you now have the added component of trying to seek justice from someone who has fled the scene. But leaving the…
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Black Ice Can Lead to Fatal Accidents on Texas Roads and Highways
Every year, parts of Texas experience cold weather and wintry weather conditions. When it is snowing, raining, or sleeting, drivers experience lowered visibility, slippery roads, and other unfamiliar driving conditions. Unfortunately, this frequently leads to car accidents which can cause serious injuries and fatalities. One winter weather driving hazard is particularly dangerous because it is so difficult to spot: black…
San Antonio Accident Leaves 19-Year-old Passenger Dead
When we think about car accidents resulting in injury or death, we usually assume that the driver of another vehicle is responsible. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, a negligent driver causes a crash that injures the occupants of his or her own vehicle. Sadly, this is exactly what happened recently near Loop 410 and Southton Road in…
What to Do If You Were Hurt in a Hit and Run Accident in New Braunfels, Texas
When a driver is involved in a wreck causing property damage or injuries, the driver is legally required to stay at the accident scene and exchange information with the other parties. However, some drivers ignore this law and flee the scene. Some people leave the scene of an accident in an effort to evade financial responsibility. Others hope to avoid…
Distracted Driving and Driver-Facing Cameras in Commercial Trucks
Dash cameras have been increasing in popularity for years. Nowadays, many people have cameras in their cars. Footage from these cameras can be a crucial piece of evidence in a truck accident injury claim. Most cameras are designed to capture what is going on outside of the vehicle. However, some commercial trucking companies are requiring driver-facing cameras as well. These…
Understanding Texas Nursing Home Neglect Claims
Nursing homes should be places of refuge for older and disabled people. Sadly, many nursing homes fail to meet the high degree of resident care we expect of them. Nursing home abuse and neglect is more common than many realize. Physical and sexual abuse, while horrific, is often easier to recognize than neglect in nursing homes. However, neglect can be…
What Types of Injuries Can Occur in a Rear-End Accident?
Some of the most common types of car wrecks involve one vehicle striking another vehicle from behind. While rear-end accidents often occur at low speeds, they will still involve significant force. In serious cases, one vehicle may strike another at a high speed and cause it to strike another vehicle, or a vehicle may be pushed into an intersection, leading…
New Braunfels Man Jailed After Killing Truck Driver in Hit and Run Accident
Being a truck driver is consistently cited as one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Truckers spend long hours on the roads, often driving in poor weather and dangerous traffic conditions. Sadly, many truck drivers lose their lives in traffic collisions. One New Braunfels man is facing serious criminal charges after he struck and killed a truck driver…
What Types of Damages Can I Get in a Texas Personal Injury Case?
Whether you were injured due to a car wreck, slip and fall accident, medical error, or another incident, your injuries have probably had a profound impact on your life. When someone suffers a broken bone, brain or spine injury, or another serious injury, we typically focus on the short-term pain the person suffers. Unfortunately, such injuries can also have long-term…
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Brings Up Important Questions About Car Accident Liability
While we usually think of car accidents as accidents involving one or more vehicles, many car wrecks involve bicyclists and pedestrians. Cars are expected to share the road with pedestrians just as pedestrians are expected to share the road with vehicles. Unfortunately, inattention, impaired driving, speeding, and other forms of negligence lead to a shocking number of pedestrian accidents in…