Car Accidents
Texas law requires motorists to purchase liability insurance coverage. However, auto insurance companies offer additional coverage. Full insurance coverage will include required liability coverage and optional coverages such as personal injury protection (PIP), collision coverage, comprehensive coverage, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Drivers who purchase full insurance coverage can better protect…
The time it takes to receive compensation after a car accident in Texas depends on many factors. If your case is straightforward, it might be resolved in a few weeks or months. More complex claims can take years. Understanding how car accident settlements work in Texas can help you know what…
After a wreck, a doctor’s note to your employer should include a detailed description of your injuries and how they might affect you. In the note, your doctor should describe your diagnosis, care plan, projected recovery timeline, work restrictions, and possible long-term health consequences. At Fleming Law, we’re adept at…
Texas is not a no-fault state. Instead, it operates under an at-fault system. This means the person responsible for causing the accident is liable for any injuries and losses that result. If you were injured in a car crash in Texas, you can pursue compensation from the at-fault party. What…
After a car accident in Texas, prioritize your health and safety. Call emergency services and get medical attention. Then gather necessary information, preserve evidence, and contact a skilled car accident lawyer to help pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve. Follow these steps to protect your health and your…
Some car accidents are only minor fender benders. They cause no injuries and only minor – if any – vehicle damage. When those crashes occur, you may have no duty to report the crash to the police, your insurance company or the Texas Department of Transportation. However, if a crash…
T-bone accidents can be particularly devastating. This is because many of the safety features on our cars are designed to protect drivers and passengers from front and rear-end collisions, but not side-impact collisions. For older cars without side-airbags, there is little protection for the occupants from harm on impact. In…
Texas law sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries and losses after a car accident. The time limit, called the statute of limitations, is two years from the date of the crash. It applies to any car accident damages you wish to claim, such as…
Most Texas car accident lawsuits are based on negligence, which is the failure to take care to avoid harming someone else. To prove negligence in a lawsuit in Texas, you must show that someone else had a duty to avoid harming you, they did something wrong in spite of that…
As a parent or guardian of a young child, your primary responsibility is always to keep the child safe, including when driving. To do so, you must know and follow the seat belt and car seat laws in Texas. These laws are in place to protect children and prevent them…
