Austin Personal Injury Law Blog

While most warnings about driving impairment often highlight the hazards of drunk or drugged driving, drivers can also suffer dramatic side effects from both prescription and over-the-counter medications. These medications can lead to drowsiness, slowed reaction times, dulled perceptions, blurred vision and cognitive impairment. Many legally prescribed medications and strong over-the-counter drugs can cause driver impairment. For example, numerous categories of medications can have serious side effects that could easily

After a car accident, you expect the responsible party’s insurance provider to take care of you, to cover any property damages and pay for any medical treatment you need because of the event. Unfortunately, many Texas residents find this is not what ends up happening. While you may expect insurance to take care of you after a car crash, the simple truth is, they are likely to deny your claim.   If this happens to

When people are involved in car accidents in Texas, they may be tempted to try to settle their crashes privately. For instance, the person who caused the accident may agree to pay the other party a certain amount to cover the damage caused. However, this presents a variety of risks. Here is a rundown on multiple reasons why settling and negotiating a car accident claim privately may not be the

If you get into a car accident, how the recovery of damages works after the fact can vary by state. For instance, a no-fault state is very different than an at-fault or tort state. Which is Texas? Texas is a tort state. What exactly does that mean, and how does it affect your ability to seek relief through legal means? No-fault versus tort state A no-fault state is where a

If you or a loved one were recently involved and injured in an automobile accident, you are probably asking yourself what you need to do next to seek compensation for your losses. You’ve always thought that, after a car accident, insurance will take care of you, but will it really? The sad reality is, it may not. Far too many Texas residents who have suffered injuries in car accidents have