Anyone who drives regularly has probably witnessed a driver drift in and out of their lane. While most drivers may correct this action without any consequence, sometimes they are unable to do so and hit the side of another car. In these cases, determining who is at fault for a sideswipe car accident is crucial. Fault is typically assigned...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been T-boned in an accident, you may have medical bills, repair bills, lost wages, or other damages that you can recover for. Texas is a fault state, meaning that you will file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company for compensation. But even in a T-bone car accident, it’s not always clear which driver is at...
Continue ReadingA Texas car accident can result in severe personal injuries. In many cases, a car accident will also result in significant property damage to the vehicles involved. In the aftermath of a car accident in Texas, you may elect to have your vehicle repaired. However, even if the vehicle is restored to the condition it was in prior to...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be scary and stressful. It is typically a relief when officers get to the scene, as they provide care and attention during a challenging event. Officers are also responsible for gathering as much information as possible to include in their police reports. These accident reports can then serve as a valuable source of information while you...
Continue ReadingIf you have ever sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you likely know how painful and emotional the aftermath of your accident can be. You may also have realized just how complicated and stressful it is to navigate the insurance claims process. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were nearly seven million total motor...
Continue ReadingT-bone car accidents occur all too frequently, especially in busy areas. Dealing with the aftermath of a T-bone accident is never easy. Injuries can be severe, frequently resulting in time away from work and significant medical expenses. To make matters even more complicated, determining fault in these types of accidents can be difficult. If you or a loved one...
Continue ReadingIf you sustained injuries in a car accident, you may have the right to recover compensation for your damages. Car accident compensation claims help accident victims recover their economic and non-economic damages. Working with an experienced car accident lawyer can help ensure you get the justice and financial compensation you deserve. The personal injury lawyers of The Zimmerman Law...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is never easy. But losing someone in the aftermath of a car accident can make matters even more devastating. If you have recently lost a loved one in a car accident resulting in death, you might be wondering, What happens when someone dies in a car accident? When a loved one dies in a car...
Continue ReadingAfter a car wreck, one of the first things you may be wondering about is whose insurance covers an accident. This depends in large part on who is at fault. In Texas, you have the right to seek damages from the person that caused your accident. It’s essential to understand, when filing Texas auto insurance claims, the rights you...
Continue ReadingWhen you read a media report about a drunk driving crash, it generally mentions what the negligent motorist’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was when it occurred. Stories that make it on the news are often the ones in which a motorist had a BAC two or more times Texas’ legal limit of .08%. What you may be unaware of...
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