Recent Blog Posts
Why TBIs After a Car Accident Go Undiagnosed
After a car crash, a victim may suffer physical injuries and seek medical care. However, not all injuries are visible and are treated promptly. For example, many car accidents result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) but they are not always treated. It is especially common for concussions and other mild TBIs to go undetected…. Read More »
Role of Event Data Recorders in a Car Accident
After a car accident, memories can get fuzzy. Eyewitness accounts may not be totally reliable. It can be hard to determine what really happened. Who caused the crash? Someone involved in the accident may suffer from serious injuries even though the crash is seemingly minor. The other driver may automatically assign blame to the… Read More »
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After a Car Accident
A car accident can result in a variety of serious injuries. One type of injury that can occur but is not commonly discussed is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a chronic neurological pain condition that can develop after even a minor car accident injury. It often begins after what appears to be… Read More »
Social Media Monitoring by Insurance Companies
After a car accident, you may feel compelled to go on your Facebook account and post photos of the crash. Or maybe you want to go on Instagram and let everyone know you’re OK. But you should refrain from doing so, and here’s why. Insurance companies aggressively monitor the online activity of car accident… Read More »
The Long-Term Impact of Car Accident Injuries
In an instant, your life can change from a car accident. Car accidents are often traumatic and unpredictable. While addressing immediate physical injuries is critical, the long-term physical consequences can be just as impactful. The damages you suffer from a car crash do not always go away quickly. You could be suffering from physical… Read More »
The Role of Roadway Design in Accident Liability
Highway engineers of the past worked in a far simpler environment than those practicing today. Modern designers must navigate strict environmental regulations, wetland protection policies, extensive public input, and other challenges that make highway planning far more complex. Lawsuits against highway agencies have been common in recent years, with reports of enormous financial judgments… Read More »
Lightning Strikes and Car Accidents
When you’re driving along the road, you don’t expect to get hit by lightning. But it could happen at any time — even during the summer months. Anything outside during a thunderstorm, such as trees, houses, people, and cars, can be struck by lightning. When a bolt descends from the clouds to the ground,… Read More »
School Bus Accidents: What Parents Should Know
It’s that time of year again. Children are going back to school. That means there are school buses on Texas roads. While parents may have some trepidation about the upcoming school year, they shouldn’t have to worry too much about their children getting to school safely. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Read More »
Use of Cell Phone Records in Car Accident Cases
In today’s digital age, cell phones have become integral to daily life. People even use them while driving, which can be used against them. Cell phone usage can get you in legal trouble if you are involved in a crash. Cell phone data can play a pivotal role in accident investigations. From GPS tracking… Read More »
Catastrophic Injuries and Lifetime Care Costs
If you have ever been in a car accident, you know that a crash can cause significant injuries. Catastrophic injuries can be costly to treat, as they require lifelong care. An injury is considered catastrophic if it causes permanent disability or major life changes. Examples include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns,… Read More »