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Understanding the concept of "Actual Cash Value" (ACV) is critical when dealing with auto insurance claims, especially after an accident. This term often comes up when an insurance company declares a vehicle as a total loss.

T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, occur when the front end of one vehicle crashes into the side of another. These types of accidents can be exceptionally dangerous due to the limited protection on the sides of most vehicles. In addition, T-bone accidents have devastating results, including severe injuries and fatalities.

Boating accidents can be as severe as car accidents, posing risks to life and property. Understanding your responsibilities as a boat operator helps you maintain safety standards, ensure legal compliance, and can significantly affect the outcome of an accident.

As a personal injury attorney, I've seen how Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) can influence the outcome of a case. These examinations are integral to the legal process, helping to evaluate injuries and determine fair compensation for the injured party.

Texas is among the top states for workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the United States. According to the most recent statistics, private industry employers in Texas reported 178,900 total nonfatal injuries and illnesses statewide in 2021. Unfortunately, a work-related injury or occupational disease can make an employer unable to work temporarily or permanently.

A car accident can be a traumatic experience, especially if it was not your fault. Here in Texas, injuries on the road—as well as fatalities—are an unfortunate part of life. In fact, fatalities in rural areas of Texas accounted for 51.42% of the state’s traffic fatalities in 2022

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 have a fatality rate in car crashes that is nearly three times higher than that of drivers aged 20 and above.

You may have heard of a “black box” being used to record flight data in an airplane. This information can often prove crucially important when the plane malfunctions or accidents arise.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, 12.6 percent of motorists were uninsured in 2019. When buying car insurance, it’s important to think about the likely consequences of being hit by one of these uninsured drivers.

Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, but hopefully, whatever damage comes from it, you’re able to be compensated by the at-fault driver. But what about a hit-and-run accident? If you’ve been injured but the other driver left the scene, you may be asking, “Can I file an accident claim after a hit and run?”