Car Accidents, Distracted Driving
When Driving With Your Dog as Your Passenger
Driving with pets. If the outpouring of love and kindness after reading about the deep bond between a man named John Pointer and his dog Benny is any indication, people in Austin have genuinely caring and special relationships with their dogs. Twenty musicians in Austin played at a benefit for Benny, and Benny and John’s […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Uncategorized
Are Drivers Overly-Confident in Safety Technology?
Each year, auto manufacturers introduce new models of vehicles, boasting all new and improved safety technology. One safety system that is highly advertised is a vehicle’s ability to sense an obstacle and hit the brakes if the driver fails to do so to prevent a collision. Many drivers rely on this automatic braking system, expecting […]
Car Accidents
Not All Driving Distractions are Electronic
When you think about distracted drivers in the 2010s, you likely automatically imagine someone texting and driving. We hear news stories on a regular basis about drivers taking selfies, posting on social media, or sending texts right before crashing their vehicles. However, distracted driving accidents happened long before smartphones existed, and this is because there […]
Car Accidents, Uncategorized
Why You Shouldn’t Drive if You Feel Sleepy
The Drowsy Driving Problem Driving when you are tired impairs your driving, just like drugs or alcohol, which makes you less able to pay attention to the road, can also happen because of sleep disorders, medications, or shift work. miss two to three hours of sleep a day quadruple their risk of getting in a […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury
How To Prove Fault In A Car Accident
If you were injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver and need a little guidance, you are not alone. Distracted drivers killed more than 3,000 people in 2016 and injured many more. You have a right to seek compensation for your medical bills and the other expenses related to your incident, but you […]
Car Accidents, Insurance Questions and Issues Archives
Credit Cards and Rental Car Insurance: How It Works
Rent a car and it’s guaranteed you’ll be asked if you’d like purchase separate insurance coverage that will pay for any damage that may be caused while driving the vehicle. Many consumers don’t know what to do in this situation or if their auto insurance policy will cover the vehicle they’re renting. The answer depends […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
How Long Do I Have to Resolve My Car Wreck Case?
If you’ve been involved in a car wreck, we doubt the first thing on your mind was anything about the insurance or legal process. If you had any thoughts not instantly lost in the chaos of the scene and impact, they were almost certainly about the immediate future – we get it. But, eventually, time […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
What if My Accident Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away?
Injuries that are suffered in traffic accidents will not always reveal themselves immediately. A whiplash or some other physical strain may not at first show any symptoms. Even serious internal injuries, such a concussion, may not display any immediate indication of its existence. In addition to these medical issues, a statute of limitations will limit […]
Car Accidents, Personal Injury Questions Archives
Why Do I Need An Attorney With Experience In Spinal Cord Injury Cases?
So you have a spinal cord injury. What is the next step? Should you handle your own case when you decide to sue the guilty party? How much compensation is fair to ask for or receive? These are some serious questions. Do you know how to answer them? Here are some other things to consider: […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
Make Sure You Are Insured
Drivers in the Austin, Texas area should always make sure they are insured. It is an unfortunate fact of life, but accidents happen. Every day, people behind the wheel find themselves in a collision with other drivers and sadly suffer injury to their bodies and their vehicles. However, the greatest loss in a fender bender […]