In addition to injuries, car accidents often leave victims with extensive property damage. If your belongings were destroyed, you might be entitled to compensation for repairing or replacing of those losses. In most cases, you can file a property damage claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or possibly even your own auto insurer....
Waiting for an insurance company to settle your claim can be stressful. In Texas, insurance companies are allowed 35 business days to make a decision to settle or deny a claim after it is filed. Additionally, state law stipulates how long an insurance company has before they must respond to a claim. Timeline for...
After a car accident, critical pieces of evidence must be preserved to protect your ability to recover compensation. Here are the types of evidence that are important to collect to ensure a solid case. Photo and Video Evidence If you can remain at the scene, stay and take photos or videos to document the...
In Texas and throughout the United States, car accidents are among the leading causes of severe injuries and death. With Houston being the most populous city in Texas, it is unfortunately home to the highest number of collisions in the state. Houston Car Accident Data Here is the 2020 data from the Texas Department...
There are a wide variety of reasons why car accidents occur, but the most common causes in Houston include the following. Impaired Driving Out of the 12 largest metropolitan areas per capita, Houston ranked first in the number of driving under the influence accidents between 2001 and 2016. Being under the influence of alcohol...
NOTICE: If you or a loved one have just been injured in a car accident call 911 immediately! If emergency services are unavailable contact the Houston PD at (713) 884-3131 to report the crash. They will send a police officer to create an accident report. The aftermath of a car accident can be stressful...
