Our client was slowing down due to another crash ahead. The semi-truck driver failed to control their speed and struck the rear-end of our clients vehicle causing neck and back injuries. Defendant tried to deny liability based on our client's prior history of neck and back injuries. A lawsuit was filed and we eventually received 10 times the initial offer as we approached trial. Awarded $350,000.
Our client was visiting his daughter and grandson when he stepped on a toy left carelessly on the floor. This caused our client to fall and he sustained severe injuries to his knee and a pinched nerve in his lower back. Our client suffered a serious loss of the normal enjoyment of life because of this injury that greatly restricted his movement and ability to conduct normal activities. Our client was awarded over $100,000 for his injuries.
Our client was rear ended by a reckless driver who was driving under the influence causing injuries including multiple cervical herniations, left shoulder impingement, post-traumatic headaches and muscle spasms. They failed to stop and render aid to our client, nearly striking three other pedestrians on a nearby sidewalk. Our client attempted to self-treat, however, her pain continued to intensify and she contacted our office for assistance in seeking medical care. We fought and won policy limits of $250,000.
Our client was rear-ended by a driver who was speeding and changing lanes when unsafe. She suffered a deep laceration to her head, multiple contusions to her body, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pain. Our client sustained a mild traumatic brain injury including nausea, anxiety, dizziness, and headaches. With our guidance, our client was able to receive essential medical treatment for her injuries and was awarded $150,000.
Policy limits establish the total amount of recovery available to you based on what the policy holder has through their insurance company. This is great for insurance companies but not so great if you have been seriously injured.
In short: liability insurance shields you from being personally liable to pay for damages you caused during an accident. Let's go over the specifics.
According to the Texas Department of Insurance, an estimated 20%, or one out of every five vehicles in Texas, is uninsured. That's about 4 million motorists driving around without insurance in Texas.
The phrases “driving while texting” and “driving while distracted” may seem interchangeable, but “distracted driving” encompasses much more than checking your cell phone at a stoplight.
Studies indicate drivers can be distracted long after programming a GPS device or sending a text via a voice command system. Long enough to miss a stop sign or pedestrian? You bet. At 25 mph, you can travel the length of more than one football field in 10 seconds.
Technology has undoubtedly made our lives easier but it doesn't mean every smart device is safe to use in all instances. Driving is one of them. Let's talk about that.
