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Car Accident

Why UIM/UM Coverage Is Important

Texas is an at-fault insurance state, which means if people get into a car accident, typically one or the other driver is “at fault” in the crash. Some states are “no fault”—each person involved must rely on his or her own auto insurance to cover all damages for himself or herself, even if the other driver was responsible. However, Texas assigns fault…

An Out-of-State Driver Injured Me. Is My Accident Different?

Getting into a car accident can be frustrating, especially if an out-of-state driver operated the other vehicle that hit you. Why would it be more frustrating? Not many people know this, but insurance minimums are different between states. In places that have a lot of tourist appeal and see tons of traffic moving in and out of the state—like Texas—it is common…

Why You Need to See a Doctor After an Accident

If you’ve just been involved in a car accident, your first reaction is usually to make sure you don’t feel any pain or injuries. If your car accident was minor, you might not notice your injuries right away and decline medical treatment. You discover weeks after your accident, that you were injured; you just didn’t notice the symptoms right away. This situation…

Kits to Have in Your Car

Drivers are often reluctant to take adequate safety measures in order to be prepared whenever problems occur on the road. Their trunks are barren, they possess no supplies, and if their vehicle experiences a breakdown of some sort, they may be stranded for a while until help arrives. If a disaster happens on the road, a little preparation can go a long…

Avoiding Road Rage

Whether someone cuts you off or tailgates you, there are many frustrating situations we encounter when we drive on the roads and highways that cause us to become angry. Road rage is a serious problem which poses a significant threat everyone who operates a vehicle. Unfortunately, most drivers who experience road rage from other motorists typically respond in aggressive behavior as well….

Top 10 Defective Car Parts

Automobile manufacturers have an obligation to provide their customers with functional and safe products. However, defective car parts are discovered every year, which places the lives of the drivers in imminent danger. Unfortunately, a recall is not typically announced until car accidents resulting in serious injuries or deaths have occurred. In order to be mindful of the possible hazards that your vehicle…

Proving Fault in a Car Accident

Car accidents can be scary. If you were badly injured, you may wake up in the hospital completely unsure of what happened. If not, you may not remember exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the crash. Do either of these situations sound like your accident? If so, you may wonder, how can I prove the other driver was at…