Road rage and aggression on the road are on the rise. In fact, drivers are likely to face daily road rage or behavior associated with angry driving in some way. Almost 80% of drivers show significant aggression while driving at least once in the previous month. Being a victim in an Austin Road rage crash […]
Car accidents commonly involve two or more vehicles hitting each other. However, car crashes involving a single vehicle are just as common. In many cases, these accidents are the result of issues like defective vehicle parts or poorly maintained roads, often entitling victims to compensation for their losses. These accidents are not only common, but […]
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and when you least expect them. For example, you may be borrowing the car of a friend or simply driving a rental vehicle for a short trip. Despite how careful and diligent of a driver you may be, accidents happen and often by no fault of your own but of […]
Crashes caused by a poorly maintained vehicle can be a major contributing factor to a car accident. According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, damaged brakes and worn tires are among the frequent causes of poor vehicle maintenance car crashes. Most concerning is that vehicle failures due to poor maintenance can easily fly […]
As you know, driving on the road can be unpredictable, especially when you come across a driver who may be intoxicated. Oftentimes, taking your measures to safeguard from drunk or drugged drivers, such as calling the police or wearing a seatbelt, may not be enough to guard yourself against an accident with the drugged driver. […]
In 2020, 12,107 serious injury crashes occurred in Texas, with 14,656 people sustaining serious injuries. The impact after a car accident can be serious and costly. For example, you may suffer injuries and lost wages due to not being able to work, growing medical bills because of the cost of initial and ongoing health care […]
A car accident can be distressing and even more so when it occurs at an inconvenient time. For example, you crash into a car while driving your car in Austin, Texas, with an expired registration tag. Where the other party was at fault, you may incorrectly assume that being in an accident with an expired […]
Car accidents can be overwhelming, and the aftermath can be painful, costly, and confusing. Even more confusing is when the accident involves a stolen vehicle and determining who is liable and whether the actual owner of the stolen vehicle can be held responsible for your injuries. Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, damage to […]
Austin accidents happen quickly and unexpectedly. The impact of an accident can be so intense and chaotic that soon after, you may find that you do not have a clear idea of how the accident occurred. The other driver may have an entirely different and even contradictory version of the timeline and story, even if […]
If you have been injured by another driver’s negligence, you need just compensation in order to pursue your most complete recovery. If you already have another accident under your belt, you may be wondering if accidents on your driving record can affect your injury claim, and the answer is complicated. Your current claim will be […]