How Fault, Medical Bills and Policy Limits Shape a Texas Car Accident Claim
In 2024, Dallas County recorded 46,257 crashes, including 305 fatal crashes in which 331 people were killed, according to TxDOT’s county crash tables. Those figures describe the scale of the problem. They say nothing about the question that probably brought you here: what is my average car accident settlement in Texas worth? Here is the […]
Felt Fine After Your Car Accident? Why Pain Can Take Days to Show Up
Delayed pain after car accidents can take days to show up because some crash injuries cause no symptoms at first, and others cause symptoms mild enough to miss at the scene. You told the officer you were fine, you drove home, and now, three days later, your neck will not turn and your head feels foggy. That […]
Whiplash After a Car Accident: Symptoms, Treatment, and Injury Claims
Whiplash can develop after a sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck, including in a rear-end collision. Symptoms may appear immediately or develop later. Don’t know how to prove a whiplash injury claim in Texas? If a crash injured you, can review the accident, medical records, insurance coverage, and legal options during a free consultation. The […]
Hit by a Company Car: Who May Be Liable When an Employee Causes a Texas Crash While Working?
A delivery van, service truck, or other company vehicle may hit you in Texas. You may then wonder who may be liable for the crash. Who is liable in a company car accident? The answer depends on the driver’s relationship to the company and what the driver was doing at the time of the collision. […]
Winning a Texas Settlement When an At-Fault Driver Refuses a Breathalyzer
If an impaired Texas driver who hit you refused the breathalyzer test, you might assume you do not have a chance of proving they were drunk. This is a common misconception. To win a civil injury case when the defendant refuses field testing, you can still build a case based on behavioral indicators, administrative records, […]
Can You Sue a Homeowner if a Guest Left Drunk and Crashed?
Under Texas law, the ability to sue a homeowner for a drunk driving accident depends almost entirely on the age of the guest who caused the crash. While commercial bars are subject to strict regulations and insurance requirements, the rules for private individuals (known as social host liability) are significantly limited to protect private gatherings. […]
How to Hold The Company Responsible When An Employee Drinks On The Job
In Texas, the default rule is that an employer is responsible for the acts of their employees. However, this argument starts crumbling when an employee commits a crime—such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)—or deviates from their job duties, which is why consulting a Dallas drunk driving accident lawyer can be important. Defense attorneys will almost […]
Hit in a Parking Lot at NorthPark Center? The Rules for Private Property Accidents
Many drivers believe that once they pull off US-75 and into a privately-owned garage like the ones at NorthPark Center, the ordinary rules of the road simply vanish, which is why speaking with a Dallas car accident lawyer can be important. Police responding to a fender-bender in a mall parking lot will frequently decline to […]
When Their Policy Is Not Enough: An Introduction to Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Claims
After a serious crash in Dallas, many people expect the other driver’s insurance to handle the losses. Reality often unfolds differently when their policy is not enough to cover hospital bills, missed work, and the many ways an injury disrupts daily life. For families grieving the loss of a loved one, that gap feels even […]
Struck and Abandoned: How Your UM Policy Responds to a Dallas Hit-and-Run
A hit-and-run crash leaves more than damaged metal behind. Shock, confusion, and unanswered questions often follow, especially when the driver who caused the harm disappears into Dallas traffic. Families dealing with serious injuries or the loss of a loved one often worry about medical bills, time away from work, and how accountability happens when no […]