Car Accident

Approximately 270 million Americans are under stay-at-home orders in the United States. As such, there are fewer drivers on the road. Consequently, researchers at the University of California, Davis (UCD) have noted a 60% drop in car accidents in California. While car accidents are proven to be going down in California and traffic injuries and fatalities have fallen from 400 to 200…

At Mathias Raphael PLLC Accident & Injury Lawyers, we are seldom in agreement with big insurance companies. Nevertheless, we were pleased to hear about several insurance providers paying it forward in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to decreasing car accidents and unprecedented savings, many car insurance companies are issuing refunds, discounts, and credits to policyholders. Allstate and American Family Insurance…

A 36-year-old man was riding his moped home from work at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20. He was traveling along North Central Expressway near Mockingbird lane when he was hit by a car and knocked off his vehicle. Tragically, he fell into the right lane of oncoming traffic and was run over by another car. The 20-year-old woman who allegedly…

On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. As Americans continue to take precautions, the situation in Europe is more dire. In one news story from the BBC, the defendant’s travel plans were interrupted, interfering with a hearing regarding a fatal crash in Moray, Scotland. The crash caused the death of 5 people, including…

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 1 in 5 crashes involve driver distraction. Drivers are especially likely to crash if they are using their cellphones while operating a motor vehicle. In 2017, Texas made texting and driving illegal. The Legislature took it a step further and passed a statewide ban on using a wireless communications device for electronic messaging while…

Though it may just seem like a term for someone in a rush, road rage is extreme. Simply put, it can cost the lives of innocent people. Many recognize the experience of driving according to traffic laws when suddenly, a vehicle dangerously speed past as the driver furiously honks and spews profanities. Despite being a safe and aware driver, you cannot predict…

Of the millions of people on the road, not everyone drives safely and responsibly. Unfortunately, you cannot rely on others to uphold optimal or even acceptable standards of safety. Studies have shown the majority of car accidents happen in under 3 seconds. When you are traveling at high speeds, this may as well be faster than the speed of light for the…

Ford Issues Recall of Hundreds of Thousands of Escape & Fusion Vehicles, Citing Rollaway Risk If you drive a 2013 – 2016 Fusion or a 2013 – 2014 Escape, you may have a dangerous gearshift problem on your hands. Ford has recently recalled these vehicles because of an error with a bushing intended to keep the car’s shifter cable in place. This…

Common Defects that Cause Car Accidents You’re probably aware of the specific human behaviors which tend to cause car accidents, such as: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (or both) Failure to adhere to traffic rules, signs, and lights Putting on makeup while driving Road rage and aggressive driving Texting while driving Talking on the phone while driving Driving in…

Disclaimer: There may be a legitimate reason your insurance company denied your car accident-related claim. However, insurance companies have been known to deny claims as a means of unlawfully withholding necessary funds from policyholders. This can take a variety of forms, including: Refusing to pay a legitimate claim Delaying payment on a legitimate claim Refusing to take necessary measures to investigate a…