Standing Up For Texas Injury Victims
Car accidents are stressful and confusing. Filing a claim for fair compensation feels like an uphill battle. Texas laws and insurance company strategies can create unexpected hurdles. Knowing these challenges beforehand prepares you to protect your rights. Determining...
The moments after a car crash often leave people confused about what steps to take next. You might walk away from the accident scene feeling perfectly fine and think medical attention isn't necessary. The rush of adrenaline your body produces during stressful...
Emergency vehicles racing to save lives can create heightened stress for everyone on the road. Each year in Texas, many accidents occur between civilian vehicles and emergency responders with active sirens. Understanding your rights is key when sharing the road with...
Rollaway car accidents are extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rollaway car crashes injure 1,886 individuals and account for 144 deaths on average per year. Rollaway car crashes are often the result of a design or manufacturing defect in the vehicle. Rollaway vehicles can run over…
After a car accident, a knee injury can be very problematic. The most common cause of knee injuries is from blunt impact to the dashboard in a head-on collision; however, knee injuries can occur in any type of car accident and all of them should be taken seriously. Seemingly minor pain can turn into a severe problem that requires surgery.…
Most car accident victims try to handle their claims on their own. While this process should be simple, insurance companies have made it difficult. Most car accident claims are based on negligence and victims must prove each element of negligence before an insurance company will provide proper compensation. In Texas, negligence has the following elements: The defendant breached a duty;…
Here are four simple steps you can take to assist proper evaluation of your claim. If the insurance company is still giving you trouble after taking these steps, give us a Call or Text at or email us at [email protected] for a free case evaluation. First: Contact the Police Department and File a Report Even if a car accident seems minor, it is important…
If you received a settlement for a personal injury within the last year, part or all of it could be tax free. Section 104(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code provides that any damages received on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness are not included in gross income. This means compensation received for damages “on account of” a personal physical injury or…
In the wake of a car accident, you may be stuck without a car while yours is being repaired. Fortunately, there are two ways insurance company can and should pay for a rental car. However, getting them to do so can be difficult. The good news is that the car accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Andrew J. Wooley…
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what you’re entitled to recover. Victims may recover damages caused by the other driver. In Texas, there are two types of damages, actual and exemplary. Actual damages are to repair a wrong or to compensate for an injury. Exemplary damages are awarded as a penalty or to punish the wrongdoer.…