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

Large trucks are a common sight on the Texas roads and highways in and around Houston and elsewhere in Texas and contribute to the state's economy by hauling consumer goods, machinery and other items to where they are needed. Unfortunately, they can also be hazardous, especially to the occupants of smaller vehicles. After a collision with a big rig, the victims may require monetary compensation, but they will also need good legal representation to ensure the proper handling of the case. This type of help is available from the Sandoval Law Firm. Contact a Houston trucking lawyer at to discuss ... Continue Reading

Were you recently injured in an accident involving a commercial truck where the driver was negligent? You have the right to demand a settlement from the driver or their company if you can show that the driver’s actions rise to the level of being egregious (Gross Negligence, Fraud or Malice). If you were not the cause of the accident, you may well be entitled to exemplary or punitive damages, as it’s sometimes commonly known. A consultation with a Houston Truck Accident Attorney can better inform you of your options for receiving punitive damages as part of your settlement. Call and put ... Continue Reading

Preventing Big Rig Crashes and Dealing With the Accidents That Occur Semi-truck accidents are frighteningly common in Texas. The victims of big rig crashes may be able to seek compensation from the responsible parties, but they will need the assistance of a Houston truck accident attorney to ensure that the award is sufficient to cover the damages suffered. This type of help is available from the Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC. There are also some things motorists can do to avoid such accidents in the first place. Big Rig Hazards The heavy truck traffic on the roads and highways of Texas creates ... Continue Reading