Commercial vehicle accidents are complicated enough, but they can be even more complicated when commercial vehicles are involved. Commercial vehicles are those driven for business purposes such as hauling cargo, making deliveries, or some other sort of transportation related to what the company does. In many cases, a commercial car accident can involve multiple parties, which may leave you...
Continue ReadingDid you know that the Lone Star State is home to the highest number of lane miles in the United States? Or that four of the top eight US cities with the most lane mileage per capita are in Texas? With its extensive network of highways and interstates, it’s no wonder that truck traffic is a common sight on...
Continue ReadingThousands of Texans traverse the Lone Star State’s vast highways and byways daily. From Austin’s vibrant streets to Galveston’s serene shores, Texas roads are bustling arteries of life and commerce. Unfortunately, a sobering reality lies beneath the daily hustle and commotion—car accidents in Texas happen far too often. Roadway safety has become a pressing concern for Texans and policymakers...
Continue ReadingEmployees working for companies who subscribe to workers’ compensation cannot sue their employer if they suffer an injury on the job. However, when an employee of a company that does not subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance suffers a work-related injury, they may sue their employer and potentially collect compensation for their damages. In non-employment personal injury cases, “contributory negligence”...
Continue ReadingIf you are the victim of a workplace injury, and your employer is a non-subscriber, you may wonder, How much is my work injury worth? Payouts often range from a few thousand dollars to several million, depending on the circumstances and degree of the employer’s negligence. However, determining Texas’s average non-subscriber work injury payout can be challenging. Since non-subscriber employers are...
Continue ReadingAlthough negligent behavior or reckless conduct, such as driving under the influence, might come to mind as the cause of many car accidents, some also result from car mechanical issues. Most cars today come equipped with high safety standards; however, some car mechanical issues are well-known to cause car accidents. Below, the Waco, Texas car accident lawyers will go...
Continue ReadingAs a Lone Star State motorist, you have the legal right to property damages after a car accident. Understanding the types of property damage claims available can make the aftermath less stressful and ensure you recover the financial losses you’re entitled to. Below, our Waco car accident lawyers will go over those property damage claims you can claim after...
Continue ReadingWhile we do our best to avoid them, car accidents inevitably occur. No matter what precautions you take, you can’t always avoid involvement in a car accident. People are involved in car accidents every day throughout the county. In fact, according to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury in the United States. Car accidents...
Continue ReadingGarrett L. Beach Brings a Wide Range of Estate Planning and Business Formation Experience to the Firm Waco, TX [7/19/2023] — The Zimmerman Law Firm is proud to welcome a new associate attorney to the team. Attorney Garrett L. Beach, a graduate of the Baylor Law School, brings a plethora of knowledge and experience in estate planning as well...
Continue ReadingRear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. Of the 7,277,000 reported crashes in the U.S. in 2016, 29% of them involved rear-end collisions. In Texas alone, one crash occurred every one minute seven seconds, resulting in 205,498 injured people in 2020. As Texans traveled 260.580 billion miles during 2020, rear-end collisions continue to be common, especially...
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