An alarming spike in car accident fatalities has traffic safety analysts concerned. For the first time in forty years highway fatalities have jumped over 10 percent in 2015. Recent numbers are showing that the outlook for 2016 is not any better. As traffic deaths...
Year: 2016
What to do after a dog bite or attack
Most of us have pets in our lives that we care about deeply, dogs being one of the most popular. However, it's important to remember that dogs are still animals and they can do a lot of damage if they decide to attack, especially when children are the targets. About...
When should elderly people stop driving?
Anyone with elderly parents or grandparents knows that this is an extremely sensitive and difficult issue to face. However, as people age and their vision and reaction time get worse, they could become hazards on the roadways, to themselves and others. While it is...
5 reasons you need a personal injury lawyer
If you were hurt in an auto accident, dog bite, slip and fall, or other personal injury, one of the first decisions you must make concerns whether to hire a personal injury lawyer. If you decide to go ahead without an attorney, you run the risk of receiving a negative...
How much do personal injury lawyers cost?
You have probably heard countless advertisements for personal injury lawyers throughout your life, which all state that if you are seriously injured in an accident, then you need a lawyer to help you get the compensation that you are entitled to. While this is true,...
Holding drunk drivers accountable
There are few things in life more maddening than being injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault. This is especially true if the other driver was drunk. We all know that drunk driving is illegal and causes countless injuries and deaths in Texas each year, yet...
How Will My Medical Bills Get Paid After A Car Accident?
Insurance policies are always confusing. Few people truly understand exactly what their different insurance policies cover, or how those policies interact and overlap to pay out benefits after an emergency. After a car accident, many victims are left feeling confused...
What to do after a hit and run accident
A hit and run accidents leave victims feeling completely violated and feeling as though they have few options. When the responsible individual leaves the scene of the crime, the struck driver may not know where to turn or how to get the insurance benefits needed to...
Is your insurance company cheating you after a car accident?
If you were recently involved in a car accident, are you sure your insurance company is paying out the full amount that you are entitled to under your policy? Insurance companies know that most people don't understand how the insurance industry works or the tactics...
I was hurt at SXSW. How do I cover my medical costs?
Any time you gather a large group of people in a small area, creating a dense population, the possibility of accident and injury skyrockets. Add in even a little bit of alcohol, and the risk is even greater. Next week, SXSW (South by Southwest) kicks off in Austin,...