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Comparative Negligence: How Texas Law Allocates Fault in a Car Accident and Why You Need an Attorney Fighting for Your Cause
A car accident is a chaotic and confusing experience, especially if a serious injury is involved. Trying to pursue a claim against the negligent driver can be even more confusing and complex, particularly when the other driver and their insurance company are disputing who was at fault or arguing that both parties share some… Read More »
Common Injuries in a Car Accident
Texas led the country last year with the most fatal car accidents. Traffic deaths topped 4,000 in the Lone Star State in 2023, and over 15,000 nonfatal accidents resulted in serious injury. Total injuries (serious and non-serious) exceeded a quarter of a million. Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on Texas roads, leading… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions: Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault?
By most accounts, rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accidents in Texas and across the United States. Although rear-end crashes aren’t always severe, they do often cause significant property damage, and serious injuries occur probably more often than you think. A widespread belief is that the rear driver is always at… Read More »
Tips to Avoid a Car Accident: Essential Safety Strategies for Texas Drivers
In Texas, where vast highways and lonesome state roads stretch boundlessly across the landscape and dense urban traffic can be both unpredictable and unavoidable, the potential for car accidents is everywhere a daily concern. As experienced personal injury attorneys at McLemore, Reddell, & Story, P.L.L.C., we have seen firsthand the devastating impact of car… Read More »
Can Passengers Sue Negligent Drivers After a Car Accident in Texas?
In the aftermath of a car accident, all vehicle occupants may find themselves facing physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. While most people are familiar with the idea of drivers suing each other for damages, passengers also have legal rights that allow them to seek compensation. In Texas, passengers can sue the driver… Read More »
What if the Driver Who Hit Me Is Uninsured?
After a car accident, we count on the other driver’s insurance to cover our medical bills, make up for the income we’ve lost, and compensate us for our pain and suffering and the other kinds of harm we’ve been forced to endure because of their negligence. But even though Texas law requires all drivers… Read More »
Car Accident Laws to Know as a Driver in Texas
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident in Texas can be complex and overwhelming. Understanding the state’s specific car accident laws is crucial for any driver, whether you’re a resident or just passing through. McLemore, Reddell, & Story, P.L.L.C., a leading Houston personal injury law firm, is committed to helping injury victims across Texas…. Read More »
Who Is Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident?
Trucking transportation is vital to the economy in Houston, and commuters can expect to encounter 18-wheelers at any time of the day or night whether they are traveling on the Katy Freeway, the Gulf Freeway, the Loop, or any of the dozens of freeways, tollways, and expressways that are part of the city’s extensive… Read More »
How Expert Witnesses Help in Car Accident Claims
Understanding the Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Litigation in Texas For anyone hurt in a car accident who is pursuing a claim against the other driver or their insurance company, understanding the crucial role of expert witnesses can be a game changer. Although not necessary in every case, an expert witness can… Read More »
Proving Negligence in Texas Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases revolve around the legal concept of negligence. Negligence is a legal term that refers to a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances. This concept forms the backbone of most personal injury lawsuits, from car accidents to slip… Read More »