In one recent year, motorists suffered 249,241 injuries throughout Texas due to traffic crashes, with 3,639 fatalities in the state, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Closer to home, Corpus Christi witnessed 8,601 total crashes last year, causing 29 fatalities, 137 serious injuries, and 755 non-incapacitating injuries. What are the causes of all these […]

A fire at the Intercontinental Terminals broke out in Deer Park, TX roughly 15 miles southeast of Houston. Eight tanks have succumbed to overwhelming flames. Though two of the tanks were empty, six contained flammable components of gasoline and materials often used in glues, paint thinner, and nail polish. A drop in water pressure caused […]

The Patel Firm PLLC Corpus Christi Personal Injury Law Firm is pleased to announce that Mr. Minesh J. Patel, the firm’s principal attorney, has been awarded the America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigator award for his continuous success in high stakes legal matters. Selection of the award is by invitation only and is used to distinguish […]

What Type of Car Accident Needs a Lawyer? Different types of vehicle accidents result in varying injuries. If you or a loved one struggle with the aftermath of a vehicle accident involving a car, bicycle, motorcycle, or semi-truck, contact an experienced car accident lawyer. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer can help you evaluate your options, […]

When learning to drive, we know the importance of following speed limits. Yet, over the last two decades, speeding has contributed to almost one-third of all fatal accidents. In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that speeding was a primary contributor to 26 percent of fatal accidents. In 2018, 9,378 fatalities took […]

The National Transportation Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that nearly 8,000 people die annually from T-bone accidents. Damage sustained in a T-bone accident due to driver negligence can lead to catastrophic injuries or death. T-bone accidents increased by 20 percent over the past 20 years. These accidents account for 13 percent of traffic accidents in […]

What Other Drivers Need to Do to Keep You Safe In one recent year, people registered more than eight million motorcycles across the United States, an increase from about four million 15 years ago. With the number of motorcyclists doubling on the roads, so has the risk of motorcycle accidents. For this reason, motorcycle safety […]

Serious and preventable accidents affect millions of people every year. In many cases, victims’ lives can change in an instant, and they often face significant personal and economic losses that can negatively affect them for years to come. Fortunately, people who sustain injuries in accidents that are the result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness […]

Although motorcycle helmets are not indestructible, there is no disputing that helmets decrease the chances of suffering a serious traumatic head or brain injury during a bicycle accident. Similarly, motorcycle accidents tend to cause serious injuries because riders do not have any outer shell or covering to protect them when they are involved in an […]

Motorcycle accidents caused by the negligence of motor vehicle operators are a nationwide problem. In fact, according to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of deaths across the country every year. Motorcycle accidents lead to severe injuries and deaths for the rider in part […]