Texas Injury Blog

In the state of Texas, Houston leads in a very serious area: it has the greatest number of car accidents in the entire state. Drivers traveling through the city must be extra alert in order to avoid a potential accident and to remain as diligent as possible to keep themselves, their passengers and everyone else safe. Here are the statistics of vehicle accidents in Houston, Texas. Read also: Cities we serve in the state of Texas ... Continue Reading

Texas is known for its reputation of doing it all "BIG"; it is a large state with a huge population. Because of this, it also comes with big statistics. In this case, we're talking about car accidents. With such a large population, it's not surprising that the stats are high. (Texans actually come in at #10 on the states with best drivers and actually ranks somewhere around #19 per capita in accidents, but in straight numbers, Texas almost always top the naughty lists.). And while not all of these accidents are terrible, many are fatal (read also “Common auto accident injuries”). While ... Continue Reading

Pedestrian Accidents (Auto-Pedestrian) A pedestrian accident involves, at the bare minimum, an automobile driver, and at least one pedestrian. These types of incidents tend to occur in parking lots, crosswalks, and neighborhood roadways. Pedestrian accidents can involve more than one driver or more than one pedestrian. In any case, an accident happens when an automobile collides with a person. Determining who is at fault for this accident is highly dependent on where it happens. In many places that we mentioned previously, pedestrians are given the right of way. This means that the driver ... Continue Reading

Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney to Represent You While many car accident cases are settled outside of trial, during negotiations between individuals, attorneys, and insurance companies, not all cases are so easy to settle for maximum compensation. In particular, major car accidents that result in severe injuries usually end up with more complicated and extensive needs. While you may be eager to save money on attorney's fees after an accident, there are benefits to hiring an attorney that shouldn't be discounted. Keep reading for information about cases in which ... Continue Reading

An insurance adjuster is the person that you will work with to gain a settlement if you are injured in some type of accident by another party (read also “Common auto accident injuries”). This adjuster will process your claim and decide on a settlement amount. How Settlement Negotiations Work If you are injured in a motor vehicle collision and the other part is at fault, it is up to that party's insurance company to pay for your injuries and other expenses related to the accident. In order for this to happen, someone from the company, the insurance adjuster will have to examine the facts ... Continue Reading

Car accidents account for a significant number of injuries every year. The Association for Safe International Road Travel estimates that more than two million people get injured or disabled annually because of car accidents. Physical injuries to expect after a car accident There are several types of physical injuries that car accident victims usually suffer. Some of them may not manifest easily while others can be visibly seen. It is always important to seek immediate medical attention after an accident to prevent pain and infections. Read also: Following a Car Accident, Should ... Continue Reading