The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) lists distracted driving as the second leading cause of traffic crashes in the state. The department reports that in 2020, one in every five crashes was due to distracted driving, resulting in 2,200 serious injuries and 364 fatalities.
Every one minute and seven seconds, a reportable car accident occurred in Texas in 2020. That means that every one minute and seven seconds, someone’s life is potentially altered for the foreseeable future as they deal with potential injuries, property damages, and more. If you have never been in an accident before, knowing what to do next can be difficult.
Automobile crashes often cause minor or severe injuries and can change the life of the victim forever. According to recent Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics, there were 474,549 total traffic crashes statewide in 2020 alone. These crashes led to 128,321 injuries. Being involved in a car accident can be an emotional and unsettling experience.
Suppose you get hit by another vehicle and you re-injure your neck, which was previously injured in a car accident from years back. Can you recover compensation for your injury from the other driver, or will you be prohibited from being compensated because the injury existed before the accident?
According to statistics from the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, about 187,600 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by Texas private industry employers in 2019. Construction workers injured on the worksite are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits. However, an employee's immigration or citizenship status may pose some concern regarding their ability to file a worksite personal injury claim and recover damages.
Unlike a worker who may slip and fall in an office and suffer a minor injury, construction site injuries are often far more serious due to the nature of the work being performed. In addition, there are often several subcontracting firms with teams of employees toiling simultaneously on a construction site. Accidents and injuries can happen in a flash, but who is liable?
Getting injured in a traffic accident can be a difficult and emotional experience. It can be made worse when an insurance provider denies your injury claim or fails to honor its contractual terms. Bad faith tactics can be described as dishonest or unfair practices that insurance companies use to deny, delay, or minimize injury claim payments.
As your legal counsel, I will review and investigate all of the facts of your case, help establish liability, and explore all of your possible legal options. I will fight vigorously to protect your rights, work to hold the responsible parties accountable, and help you pursue rightful compensation for your injuries, damages, or loss.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “fault” (applicable to auto insurance) is “responsibility for wrongdoing or failure.” In Texas, who bears the responsibility for an auto crash dictates the entire claims process.
The world seems rife with incorrect information. Information pertaining to car accident claims in Texas is no exception. Knowing the facts is important if you have been or ever end up in a vehicular crash.
