Key Takeaways: Memphis, Tennessee ranked as the deadliest city for rush hour crashes, with the highest rate and risk score in the study. Phoenix, Arizona had the second highest risk score, but had the highest overall number of fatal rush hour crashes. Texas dominates the rankings, with nine cities appearing in the top 70…
If you were injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may have the legal right to recover compensation from them in a San Antonio injury claim. If you’re unable to secure a settlement, you may have to sue to obtain compensation. Texas law limits the amount of compensation you can recover…
While you might be presumed to be at fault as the rear driver in a San Antonio rear-end crash, some exceptions may hold the front driver completely or partially at fault for the accident. Here are some things you should know about this situation: The Rear Driver Is Usually at Fault In most rear-end…
Because Texas is an at-fault state for car insurance, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying for the damage they cause in a car accident. However, you have to prove the other driver was at fault to hold them responsible. If you were involved in a traffic accident, you reasonably want the other driver…
With thousands of personal injury attorneys to choose from in Texas and hundreds of personal injury lawyers that service the San Antonio area, it can be difficult to know who you should hire. You will be working closely with your car accident attorney in the coming weeks and months, so the choice you make…
Insurance companies are for-profit companies that do everything possible to minimize the value of claims or deny them altogether to save a quick buck. If they can successfully argue that your injuries are not as severe as you claim, they may be able to justify a lower settlement offer. Here are some strategies they…
GAP insurance can help prevent you from owing on a car loan if you were still paying for your vehicle when it was totaled in an accident. Here is what you need to know if you’re affected by this legal issue after a truck accident in San Antonio. What Is GAP Insurance? GAP stands…
An alternative to taking your case to trial or settling it is to engage in the arbitration process. This process is faster and involves a neutral arbitrator or panel of arbitrators instead of a judge. The parties can agree to this arrangement, or sometimes it is required based on a contract between the parties….
Knowing whether your settlement amount is enough depends on your particular situation, your current losses, and your projected losses in the future. Consider the following factors to determine whether your San Antonio personal injury settlement is sufficient, or if you need to go back to the drawing board: The Negotiation Timeline If your personal…
Yes, Texas does have a cap for damages in some San Antonio wrongful death cases. However, this cap only applies to certain types of personal injury cases and to a portion of recoverable damages in a wrongful death case. Additionally, certain exceptions can apply that can bypass this cap. What are the Damage Caps…