Police Report Effect on Your Ability to Win Your Car Wreck Case The short answer is, YES. You should assume that all the information gathered at the scene of your car crash will have an effect on your ability to win your car wreck case! The Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report is the form that the investigating officer completes when investigating a car crash. While a Police Officer’s opinions are not conclusive in determining who was at fault for causing the auto accident, the information found on the report could affect your ability to resolve your case with the insurance company. Is The ... Continue Reading

With more than 3.5 million Texans traveling this holiday season, the chances of being in a car accident increase exponentially. Getting in a car accident this holiday season could really add to the stress of the holiday season. Unfortunately, though, accidents can and do happen during the holidays, partly because of all of the holiday traffic. These helpful tips can help you drive safely during this hectic time of the year. Simply Put, Pay Extra Attention! First of all, as always, it is important to pay attention when you're behind the wheel. You might have a lot going on, and you might ... Continue Reading

There isn’t anything that we can say that could help you cope with the tragic situation of losing a loved one unexpectedly. Losing a loved one in a work or car accident is heartbreaking and results in overwhelming stress to a family. After an unexpected death, you very likely have a long list of things that you need to do, but you might not have thought about meeting with a Houston Wrongful Death Lawyer. However, meeting with Attorney Hector Sandoval of Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, a Texas Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer, can be a good step to take in the aftermath of the loss of your ... 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