Once your car has been involved in an accident, prospective buyers may shy away from purchasing it. In fact, there are services like CarFax that report on prior accidents because it is something that people want to know when buying a used car. The car will drop in value, even if it has been fully […]
The next time you get behind the wheel, watch out. There are many angry drivers on the road. Recently, one Corpus Christi road rage incident allegedly started at a local elementary school around 7:30 a.m. and ended with a truck crashing into a home. More recently, Corpus Christi police officers were called when gunshots were […]
When you get behind the wheel, you have a full amount of control over your own actions and driving habits. However, you have no control over the actions and driving habits of others on the road. No matter how careful you are, you can still end up in a crash when someone hits you from […]
Texas law defines reckless driving as driving a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” The law leaves a lot of room for interpretation…which is the point. Reckless driving takes many different forms, but all of them have one thing in common: putting other people and their property at […]
Earlier this month, a fatal rollover accident claimed the life of a Tuloso-Midway High School student, and the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission now wants to know how this event unfolded. Justin Franco was 18 at the time of the accident. Franco was operating the vehicle when he and his four friends rolled over on Country […]
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 […]
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, […]
Motor vehicle collisions occur at an alarming rate on U.S. roads. Every year, more than 6 million people get into accidents that range from minor fender benders to more serious and fatal head-on collisions. Of those, 3 million suffer injury and 2 million will live with a permanent injury as a result of their accident. […]
Getting into a car accident is a terrifying experience. You can suffer unimaginable injuries and face a lifetime of pain and disability. You may find that you can no longer work in your chosen profession or enjoy the hobbies and activities that you once loved. You may even struggle to perform your daily care or […]