How Long Do I Have to File a Claim After an Accident?

If you have been involved in an accident, one of the first steps you should take is learning how long you have to file a claim. Deadlines, otherwise referred to as “statutes of limitations”, for filing an accident claim vary depending on what state you live in, making this process even more complicated. For this reason, it is recommended that you consult a personal injury attorney in the days immediately following the accident. Not only will they be able to advise you on how to proceed and what your rights are, but they will go over the deadlines for filing…

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Halloween is just a few short weeks away, which means it’s time to start thinking about how we can keep our kids - and everyone else - safe while out trick-or-treating Halloween night. With Halloween falling on a Tuesday this year, it is important to keep in mind that more people than usual will be out on the streets of Dallas both Halloween night and the weekend beforehand. From holiday costume parties to concerts and trick-or-treating little ones, to say a lot will be happening is an understatement. With that in mind, it is no secret that Halloween will impact…

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There are many things that can go wrong and result in a car accident, from driver distraction to hazardous driving conditions and defective vehicle parts. While it is true that the majority of car accidents happen due to one of the first two examples listed, defective vehicle parts or improper maintenance is also a leading cause of accidents that many people do not think about. This is why proper vehicle maintenance is so important. By being proactive and taking your car to a trusted mechanic or auto body repair shop on a regular basis, you can rest assured that your…

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Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing services have become incredibly convenient and useful in recent years. Not only do they help prevent drunk driving, but they allow people to carpool and get to and from their destination of choice with ease. While these car services are undoubtedly a great way to get where you are going, they are still susceptible to accidents and the same hazardous road conditions as any other vehicle. So the question is raised, what do I do if I am injured in an Uber accident? These types of cases can be difficult to navigate given their complicated…

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Being involved in a car accident is stressful in itself, let alone when you add in all the “do’s and don’ts”. However, in order to ensure you do everything you can to protect your own interests and those of all other involved parties, it is imperative you understand what NOT to do following an accident. You may remember several months back when we discussed steps to take following a car accident, and today we would like to talk about a few of the things you should never do when involved in an accident. While you should always contact your insurance…

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Technology is forever changing the way we live, seemingly making things “easier” on us. While there is a constant wave of new devices hitting the market designed to streamline our everyday activities, the question remains - how safe are they? One of the hottest topics in this realm today is self-driving cars. As robots and advances in technology continue to make their way into our lives, it should come as no surprise that numerous companies (including Google) are introducing self-driving cars, seemingly taking out the human element and the risk of error. As self-driving cars become the larger percentage of…

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Texting and driving has become a serious, deadly problem in the United States, which is why it should come as no surprise that Texas just passed a new law making texting and driving illegal statewide. Prior to this law, Texas had relatively loose laws pertaining to drivers who are caught texting while behind the wheel. On June 6th, 2017, Texas Governor announced that he had signed House Bill 62, which will make texting while driving anywhere in the state illegal. Under the new law, the penalties of texting and driving are as follows: First-time offenders: Punishable by a fine of…

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Is it always necessary to call the police immediately preceding a  car accident? Well the answer is, it depends. It depends on the severity of the accident in terms of damage to the vehicles (or possible physical surroundings, such as a pole, etc.), and any injuries to those who were involved in the accident. The matter of the fact is, car accidents are scary. Even a fender bender or even just a ‘close-call’ can leave you pretty rattled. It’s important to try and address the situation calmly and rationally, which can be very difficult, especially in states of shock or when…

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As the modern age of technology continues to grow rapidly, so does our dependency on our smart phones. We live in an age where multi-tasking is prominently how we go about our day-to-day activities, and one of the most dangerous and common multi-tasking activities taking place is texting and driving. According to the National Safety Council, 1 in 4 automobile accidents is caused by texting and driving. These accidents add up to about 1,600,000 car wrecks per year, 330,000 injuries per year, and every day, 11 teens die as a result. Keeping in mind that many drivers would not admit…

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Millions of American drivers are at high risk of being hit by a drunk driver, considering how common driving under the influence is in the country. Alcohol impaired driving fatalities accounted for 29% of the total vehicle traffic fatalities in 2015. Just in Texas the total number of fatalities caused by drunk drivers was 1323. The total number of arrests made in Texas in 2015 of people driving while intoxicated (DWI) was 64,971. You must be thinking that’s a really small number of fatalities as compared to the number of people arrested. That is exactly the scary and dangerous part.…

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