Monthly Archives: February 2026

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Why Limousines Are More Dangerous Than Regular Vehicles

By The West Law Office |

For a prom, wedding, or other special event, many people use limousines. A limousine is a large, high-end luxury vehicle driven by a professional chauffeur, traditionally featuring a partition separating the driver from the passenger compartment for maximum privacy and comfort. While often associated with long, stretched sedans, a limousine can be any chauffeur-driven… Read More »

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Dealing With Chronic Pain After Car Accident

By The West Law Office |

After a car accident, the body goes through a lot. Depending on how you were hit, you could be suffering from whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, or internal injuries. All of these injuries can be painful, and sometimes the pain may not go away after a few days or even a few weeks. You… Read More »

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Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Post Office

By The West Law Office |

In a car, the brake is separate from the accelerator, but unfortunately, drivers confuse the two sometimes because the pedals are so close together. This is a serious issue that has led to numerous crashes, injuries, and fatalities. This was recently the case in Houston when a driver mistook the gas for the brake,… Read More »

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Herniated Discs From Car Accidents

By The West Law Office |

A car accident can cause a lot of injuries. Some are minor, like scratches and bruises, while others are more severe and possibly even debilitating. Herniated discs fall under this category. A herniated disc occurs when the force of the crash causes one of the bones in your spine (the vertebrae) to push into… Read More »

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What Legal Options Can Be Taken After an Uber Passenger’s Death?

By The West Law Office |

A man recently died after a major crash at an intersection in San Antonio. There were two vehicles involved. Emergency crews found one vehicle on fire, with a back-seat passenger trapped. Despite rescue efforts, that passenger later died from his injuries. He was believed to be a passenger in an Uber vehicle. Two other… Read More »

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Negligence Per Se Based on Traffic Law Violations

By The West Law Office |

Negligence can be tricky, especially in car accident cases. If you broke a law before a crash occurs, you could be held liable under negligence per se. Negligence per se is a legal doctrine that automatically considers someone negligent if they violate a statute or regulation designed to protect public safety, and that violation… Read More »

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Bad Faith in Uninsured Motorist Claims

By The West Law Office |

Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is designed to protect drivers when they are injured by someone who carries not enough insurance or none at all to cover the harm they caused. In theory, this coverage steps into the shoes of the at-fault driver. In practice, however, many policyholders discover that filing a UM claim means… Read More »