Auto Accidents Houston

The general rule here in Texas is that when a worker is injured during the course and scope of their job by a foreseeable risk of that job, he or she becomes eligible for workers compensation benefits. Those benefits are the employee's sole and exclusive remedy. Employees are not permitted to file personal injury lawsuits against their own employer. Workers' compensation benefits typically consist of payment of the following: Fair and reasonable medical bills in connection with the accident. Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits while the worker is recovering from his or her ... Continue Reading

Filing a personal injury claim following an auto accident can be a complicated issue in many instances And, determining which party is financially responsible is chief among the questions for the injured parties. Accident victims who attempt representing themselves in an accident injury claim could potentially not realize the value of their claim when an opposing driver is at fault for a collision because there could be other negligent parties as well, including employers in certain situations. The material facts of a case can greatly impact the final outcome when financial damages are paid, ... Continue Reading

The value of your car wreck case (personal injury) is dependent on the extent of your injuries ...AND, NEGLIGENCE (FAILING TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD) When you’ve been in a seriously injured in a car crash, you have to show that the other driver was more at fault than you in causing the crash and, that the injuries you suffered are related to the crash. In order to determine if you have a GOOD CASE against the other driver, you need to establish that the other driver was Negligent and failed to follow the rules of the road. A Texas Car Wreck Lawyer Can Help! Determining negligence ... Continue Reading

How did the crash happen? Whose fault was it? Could I have done something to avoid the crash? Whose Insurance should pay? After a car wreck, we all wish it was easy to answer these questions. Unfortunately, the other driver is always going to have another story and we end up with disputed facts. For this reason, it’s crucial to do all you can to document the scene and the damage caused by the other driver. The Don’ts of Texas Car Wrecks You can find information online about what you should do following a car wreck but, you also need to know what NOT TO DO if you are in serious car crash in ... Continue Reading

When do I need a Lawyer in a Trucking Accident Case? An 18-wheeler can be more than 70 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When such gigantic pieces of machinery impact with a passenger car, there is no doubt that severe injuries will result. If you are the injured victim of an 18-Wheeler crash, you will want to be sure that you receive the maximum compensation that is available for your injuries. Call and put Sandoval to work for you! Get Medical Attention following a Crash with a Big Truck Following a crash with a big truck, you may not necessarily know what to do. One thing is for ... Continue Reading

The Driver’s Coverage limits, You Can’t Find It Online! There’s plenty of information online that can be researched and used to investigate how good of a case you may if you been in a serious car crash in Texas! The truth is, it’s all about insurance coverage! To the present day, it’s not easy finding out what coverage limits at-fault drivers have on their vehicle without filing a lawsuit! As ridiculous as it may seem, Texas Car Wreck lawyers often have to file a lawsuit just to find out what type of coverage the other driver has! Serious injuries require nothing short of a lawsuit but, this ... Continue Reading

Uninsured Coverage, Am I Fully Covered? How many times do you hear someone claiming that they have “Full-Coverage”? There’s different type of coverage that you could add to what is required for you to have under Texas Law. Having the bare minimum coverage required for you to drive on Texas Road is hardly ever enough for anyone to claim that they are fully covered. That’s because, it all depends on how serious the personal injuries are and the damage to the vehicles that resulted from the crash! It can be minimal but, it can also be very serious and even have resulted in death. That’s why ... Continue Reading

Attorney Hector Sandoval has represented hundreds of auto accident victims. Those crashes included auto accidents cases where our clients were injured by drivers of “Big Trucks” and “18-Wheelers”. Cases involving Semi Trucks are very different and requires that you and your lawyers aggressively do all you can to gather the evidence you will need to prove your case. If you were recently involved in a Big Truck accident (18-Wheeler), you deserve full compensation for your injuries. This is especially true when injuries are serious and could have long lasting effects. This means, that under no ... Continue Reading

The Perils of Truck Accident When driving down a Texas highway, one of a motorist's biggest fears is being involved in an accident with a large truck. Due to the severity of these accidents, the results can be devastating for victims. Unfortunately, accidents of this nature happen daily, often with tragic consequences. To learn more about how these accidents happen and why a Houston trucking lawyer at the Sandoval Law Firm can be of great assistance to you, here are the three most common causes for truck accidents: Unsafe and Negligent Driving In the majority of these accidents, the cause ... Continue Reading