FAQ Category: Car Accidents

Following an auto accident, many people do not know where to start to obtain a copy of the accident report. The first thing you should do is determine which law enforcement agency investigated the car accident. Usually, the investigating officer will give you a slip of paper indicating their department…

The adjuster for the other driver’s insurance company keeps calling me. Do I have to give them my statement? No. Often times an adjuster will attempt to pressure an injured person into giving a statement after a car accident. In Texas, liability is not established on the basis of what…

The other driver failed to carry insurance or the insurance isn’t enough. Now What? You may have options if you are injured and the at-fault party has no insurance or not enough insurance coverage. Texas has financial responsibility laws that requires all drivers to carry a minimum amount of liability…

When you are injured in an accident, the insurance company of the at-fault driver will not pay damages such as medical bills and lost wages as you go. Rather, the company will wait until your case is resolved. This could be several months and in some cases more than a…

In Texas, your compensation in a car accident case will be reduced by any percentage you were at fault. This area of law is known as comparative negligence. However, you can still recover compensation as long as your fault was not 51 percent or higher. Since fault is such an…

If you are injured in a car accident that occurred on the job, you may be entitled to compensation from both worker’s compensation and the insurance company of the other driver. While you can’t collect twice for the same damages, you can maximize the compensation you receive for the damages…

In many cases, compensation for pain and suffering is the largest component of a car accident case. It’s helpful to know the legal definition of pain and suffering. In general, pain and suffering refers to non-economic damages associated with a serious personal injury. It can refer to not only physical…

If this is the first time you have been injured in a car accident, you may not be aware of the steps you need to take to protect your right for full compensation. The insurance company of the other driver can take advantage of your inexperience to reduce the value…