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22 May 2013, 1:25 pm
Free auto accident advice from one of Dallas' best accident lawyers can be helpful when faced with an auto accident. Auto accidents involving personal injury can have devastating effects on the person or person injured in a crash.
Frequently, many believe they can trust the insurance company to "take care of them," or believe they can file a lawsuit without the assistance of a lawyer--both of these misguided beliefs can result in terrible consequences for the injured victim. All too often, I… [read post]
22 May 2013, 1:25 pm
Free auto accident advice from one of Dallas' best accident lawyers can be helpful when faced with an auto accident. Auto accidents involving personal injury can have devastating effects on the person or person injured in a crash.
Frequently, many believe they can trust the insurance company to "take care of them," or believe they can file a lawsuit without the assistance of a lawyer--both of these misguided beliefs can result in terrible consequences for the injured victim. All too often, I… [read post]
22 May 2013, 9:00 am
A local woman catastrophically injured in a car accident on the highway has won a $4.6 million settlement from the state and the estate of the other driver.Chief among the damages for the plaintiff is a $3.65 million payment from the highway administration which the plaintiff sued for maintaining a dangerous roadway.The settlement comes at the start of the construction of the road interchange that could have prevented the accident that killed her passenger and left the plaintiff in a wheelchair for… [read post]
22 May 2013, 7:00 am
For many, driving is a simple necessity, a way to get to and from the places we need to go. For others, driving is a love affair, one that is often focused on the power and speed of a well-constructed engine. Most enthusiasts enjoy this passion in a productive manner. Some turn to more dangerous pursuits. Street racing is a risky pastime, one that threatens those who take part as well as uninvolved bystanders. It is a threat that is of grave concern to our Panama City car accident law… [read post]
21 May 2013, 4:58 pm
If you are behind the wheel and an accident occurs, there are some steps you need to take in order to avoid certain criminal charges for leaving an accident scene.
Photo: Salim Virji
Accident Scene Involving Injury
When you’re driving and are involved in an accident when you think an injury may have occurred, you are required to do the following:
• Immediately stop at the scene or as close to the scene as possible (try to avoid causing traffic obstructions)
• Remain at the scene… [read post]
21 May 2013, 1:10 pm
Another motor vehicle crash just outside Kenedy, Texas involving a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, has claimed four lives and seriously injured one other person. The four deceased all worked in the oil and gas industry in the area.
The initial investigation indicates that the four deceased were heading back to an oil rig after spending time in a bar in Kenedy, Texas. It is too early for anyone to determine the cause of the accident. If it is determined that the driver of the car involved in the… [read post]
21 May 2013, 12:01 pm
Occasionally, you may be asked by someone if he/she can borrow your car. Perhaps a friend or a family member’s vehicle is being repaired and they may need temporary transportation. Alternatively, maybe there are several vehicles in a driveway preventing one from accessing his vehicle so he asks you if he could use your vehicle since it is the last one in-line parked in the driveway. Should you lend your car to anyone? What are… [read post]
21 May 2013, 11:30 am
The U.S. Senate recently held hearings to consider the legal implications of the automated robot-driven cars being tested in three states -- Nevada, California and Florida.
Wonder why they’re spending time and money on unlikely scenarios right out of Back to the Future and The Jetsons? The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers predicts that 75 percent of cars on the road in 2040 will be self-driving. InsuranceQuotes.com put together this infographic pointing to other statistics… [read post]
21 May 2013, 6:43 am
By Brooke Cohen:
I’m not sure even where to start writing here. As a mother I was heartbroken to hear the news of the young sixteen-year-old girl named Savannah Nash who died this weekend as she ran her car into a tractor-trailer -- an accident that investigators have found most likely was caused by her texting while driving. I cannot imagine the grief her parents are going through, but I can imagine that they likely warned her not to text and drive. I also realize young people rarely think… [read post]
21 May 2013, 5:38 am
In Austin, the Texas 83rd legislative session is in full swing. Among the many laws under consideration is former speaker of the House Tom Craddick’s House Bill 63. This piece of legislation, which has passed the House and awaits action in the Senate, would prohibit drivers from reading, writing, or sending a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped.
House Bill 63 isn’t groundbreaking. Thirty-nine states, the District of Columbia,… [read post]
20 May 2013, 11:46 am
A man in Oregon has his neighbors to thank for saving his life this past weekend. Scott Lakey was doing work under his truck when it rolled off the ramps he had it set up on. It landed on Lakey’s chest, crushing him. Lakey was stuck with three broken ribs, unable to move and feeling like he was drifting in and out of consciousness. He remained that way for ten minutes, before his next-door neighbor Jose Cervantes noticed Lakey yelling for help. He grabbed some friends and rushed to the… [read post]
19 May 2013, 12:54 pm
Raechel and Jacqueline Houck died driving a rental car that had been recalled for a power steering hose defect but had not been repaired. The car caught fire because of the defect while traveling on the highway, causing a loss of steering and a head-on collision with a semi-trailer truck.
To make sure this tragedy is not repeated, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) have introduced a bill that would ban rental car… [read post]
19 May 2013, 7:32 am
There are several factors an attorney must consider when deciding to take on a new personal injury case. And potential plaintiffs should understand how these factors influence an attorney's decision to take or reject a case, and how these factors will play into their lawsuit.
The first thing an attorney evaluating a case will typically do is determine the statute of limitations. These statutes are designed to limit the time period in which an injured party can bring a lawsuit against any… [read post]
19 May 2013, 7:00 am
According to a periodical released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association in June, using electronic devices while driving is a "serious safety problem." And the organization has the numbers to back up its claim.
At least 1 in 2 drivers answers calls while driving. 1 in 4 make calls while driving. For younger drivers, 3 in 5 answer the phone and 1 in 3 make calls while driving. Perhaps more disturbing, 2 in 5 young drivers were observed "manipulating" a hand-held device while… [read post]
17 May 2013, 9:22 am
So, you’re on your way home from work when somebody behind you, distracted by their cell phone, slams into the back of your car. You step out, back aching, and look over the damage. This seems pretty straight-forward. The guy who hit you is clearly at fault. So all you have to do is get his insurance information, contact your insurance agent, and his insurance company will pay for everything, right? Wrong. This is a perfect example of how something might look simple when in reality it… [read post]
17 May 2013, 9:13 am
This is the third in a series of five blogs about staying safe during your summer travels and road trips. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Summer vacation for many is a time to relax and rejuvenate. However, it is also a hectic time when most families choose to travel. Americans tend to try and pack in as much into a short time as possible. This is also true of road trips. If you are driving on your vacation this summer and have a number of destinations and activities planned, at… [read post]
17 May 2013, 8:45 am
Sixty-eight insurance bills were introduced in the 2013 session of Maryland's General Assembly. Eighteen of the bills dealt with motor vehicle insurance issues, only a few survived the legislative gauntlet to become law. These are the motor vehicle bills that passed this years' session:
Senate Bill 736/House Bill 763 forbids a person from directly or indirectly compensating, or offering or promising to compensate, an insured for all or part of an insurance deductible under a policy as an… [read post]
17 May 2013, 6:52 am
Northeastern Pennsylvania roadways are littered with uninsured and underinsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver’s negligence and carelessness causes an accident wherein you are injured, you may be left without any source of recovery for your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, and pain & suffering. The only way to protect yourself against these uninsured and underinsured drivers is to make sure that you purchase sufficient uninsured motorists (UM)… [read post]
17 May 2013, 3:00 am
Matthew Powell
There are many terms that you will likely experience for the first time when you take on a personal injury lawsuit. Whether you slipped and fell, suffered a Tampa auto accident, or were subjected to a faulty product, when you sue with the hopes of collecting damages from another, you will be exposed to the term “negligence.”
This is not a difficult term to define. It is a synonym of guilt. The trouble comes with trying to decide which party or parties… [read post]
16 May 2013, 2:11 pm
This week the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that every state reduce the allowable blood-alcohol concentration by more than one-third, from .08 to .05 percent. The attorneys and staff at Shrager, Spivey & Sachs were pleased to hear this news, as we’ve seen far too many people killed or seriously injured by drunk drivers. Nearly 10,000 people are killed each year in the U.S. by drivers who are intoxicated. Despite safety and awareness campaigns, and… [read post]