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Road Conditions and Motorcycle Crashes

By The West Law Office |

Many people enjoy the thrill of motorcycles, but they don’t always think about the dangers involved. Motorcycles can get into an accident much easier than a passenger vehicle can. This is because motorcycles have just two wheels, so proper balance is necessary. On top of that, injuries sustained in a crash are likely to… Read More »

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Dangers of Disabled Vehicles

By The West Law Office |

We expect that our vehicles will be reliable and get us from place to place safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Vehicles break down from time to time. Sometimes they decide to do so on busy roads and highways, causing a lot of stress for everyone on the road. Being stuck on… Read More »

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What to Know About Rollover Accidents

By The West Law Office |

Car accidents can happen in a number of ways. Sometimes vehicles actually tip over onto their roof or side due to the impact. When this happens, it’s known as a rollover. Depending on the circumstances, a vehicle may roll just once or multiple times before coming to a stop. Rollovers are most common in… Read More »

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Texas?

By The West Law Office |

When receiving a car accident settlement, victims are often elated. They need this money to pay for medical bills, lost wages, property damages, and other damages. They’re not thinking about the future, but once tax time comes around, they may be frustrated to know that they may need to pay the IRS. As we… Read More »

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What is Loss of Consortium?

By The West Law Office |

When a person is injured by someone else’s negligence, there are a lot of long-term damages that can occur. When we are in a close relationship with a child, parent, or grandparent, there are emotional ties involved. A car crash or other accident can cause long-term physical and mental injuries that can make it… Read More »

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What Are Vehicle Incursions?

By The West Law Office |

You have probably heard of vehicles crashing into stores, houses, offices, restaurants, and other buildings. You may think of them as fairly uncommon, but the truth is that in the United States, they happen every single day. That’s right, these accidents don’t just happen in the movies. Statistics show that 100 of these crashes… Read More »

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Total Loss Threshold for Texas

By The West Law Office |

After a major accident, your vehicle may be damaged beyond repair. Your vehicle may be considered totaled, or a total loss.  ​In Texas, a vehicle is considered a total loss when the cost to repair it equals or exceeds 100% of its actual cash value (ACV). This means that if repairing your car would… Read More »

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What Makes a Crash a Fender Bender?

By The West Law Office |

You may have heard a minor collision be called a fender bender, but what exactly does that mean? The term comes from the idea that only the vehicle’s fender gets bent or scratched, but it’s possible for bumpers and other parts of a vehicle to be affected as well. In any case, a fender… Read More »

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Chest Pain After a Car Accident

By The West Law Office |

After a car accident, you may be looking out for common injuries such as whiplash. However, many people ignore chest pain. They may think it’s just stress from the crash. However, chest pain can mean something serious, so it’s best to see a doctor as soon as you experience pain. Time is of the… Read More »

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What is Ram Raiding?

By The West Law Office |

There are many types of car accidents to know about. Sometimes vehicles collide with objects besides other vehicles, such as buildings. These crashes are often accidental, but there are situations in which a car-building collision is done on purpose. Why would someone do something like that? For the purpose of theft. You may never… Read More »