Texas law is very clear that an insurer must act reasonably toward its policy holder. Unfortunately, the insurance industry has developed a reputation for sometimes failing to properly settle claims when there is no reasonable ground for doing so. Any search on the Internet will show that insurers often anger…
Aggressive drivers seem to be everywhere—honking, flashing their lights, tailgating, cutting people off, and basically causing a nuisance to everyone else on the road. Aggressive drivers are also dangerous. They can cause serious car accidents that injure innocent victims, sending some of them to the hospital. If you find yourself…
Dealing with the stress and annoyance of being stuck in traffic or navigating another motorist’s mistake is something that virtually every driver in Austin, TX has dealt with. Unfortunately, some people let their frustration get the best of them—driving aggressively, or even dangerously. The last thing you want is for…
Devastating accidents can cause a host of economic losses, such as the cost of medical care and lost wages when a victim cannot return to work. Accident victims can also receive compensation to cover certain non-economic losses, like pain and suffering. But accidents can also harm the victim’s spouse. Paralysis,…
If you were injured by a defective product, you might be entitled to compensation. Texas law requires that products work as consumers expect them to. When a product fails, it can cause devastating injuries and possibly death. Helpfully, many companies engage in extensive product testing before they release something onto…
Businesses like hotels owe their guests the highest duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. Unfortunately, swimming pools can be very dangerous, especially for guests who are not familiar with the pool. Some of the hazards include pools that are shallower than imagined, loose tiles that can cause people to…
Big rigs rule the road, especially here in Texas. Transporting goods around the country, these trucks (also called 18-wheelers) are some of the largest vehicles on our highways. Driving safely around a big rig is critical, otherwise motorists can suffer life-threatening injuries in a truck accident. Below, we offer our…
In Texas, car accident cases revolve around who is at fault for the collision. Sometimes fault is not in dispute, but in many cases each side cannot agree who is ultimately responsible for the wreck. Receiving a settlement is vital for paying your sudden medical expense and covering other economic…
Too many bicycle accidents happen in this city. Riding a bicycle is a convenient method of transportation—cheap, fast, and carbon-neutral. Unfortunately, bicyclists are exposed to all sorts of dangers. Every week we read stories of cyclists injured or even killed in bicycle accidents. It’s enough to make even a committed…
Car accident victims can often receive financial compensation for their injuries. Under Texas law, whether you can receive compensation will depend on fault—in other words, who is responsible for the accident. Imagine you were driving down the road when someone speeding in the other direction pulls into your lane to…
