Car Accidents

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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…

Female driver involved in car accident calling police to report car accident.

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…

Driver reporting car accident to police.

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…

Car crash happening along the highway.

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…

Injured driver talking to agent for filing his car accident claim.

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…

Car crash along the highway due to overspeeding.

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…

Happy baby sitting on her car seat for safety.

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…

Statewide Texas Car Accident Statistics The Houston car accident attorneys of Fleming Law have vigorously represented victims of car accidents across the state of Texas for decades. We know that accidents happen every day on highways and roadways across the state – and that most of them could have been…

Woman reading accident report.

If you have been hurt in a car accident in Texas, you may not be familiar with the steps you need to take to secure compensation for your injuries and damage to your property. One of the most important pieces of information that can help your injury claim is your…

Red car changing lane due to stuck up truck causing traffic.

While many roads in Texas are remarkably open and allow drivers greater room and freedom to operate, traffic tends to get more congested on the highway in major cities like Houston. The Northwest Freeway (U.S. Route 290 or U.S. 290), Katy Freeway (Interstate 10 or I-10), and the Sam Houston…