In 2015, more than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents, and it is estimated that a total of 15,300 accidents occur per day. Car accidents happen for any number of reasons, from poor driving conditions to mechanical malfunctions. However, it’s still the responsibility of every driver on the road to recognize their duties and… Read More
Category: Auto Accident
by Amber Cortez | September 16th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
5 Reasons for Car Accidents and Tips on How to Avoid Them
by Amber Cortez | July 25th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
Learn to Stop When Playing ‘Pokémon Go’
Texting and driving is already a serious issue, but with the recent ‘Pokémon Go’ craze, drivers have to be even more vigilant. The smartphone game – which has been downloaded an estimated 75 million times – is based off the 90’s card game and hand-held Nintendo games. The augmented reality game encourages people to find… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 22nd, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit
When and Where to File a Lawsuit
Figuring out whether or not a certain situation is worthy of filing a lawsuit is a task on its own. While it’s easy to assume that initiating a case is as simple as calling your lawyer and expressing your dissatisfaction with a particular experience, there’s so much more to this process than meets the eye.… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 1st, 2016 | Auto Accident, Legal Representation
Update: Illegal Street Race Leads to Collision in McAllen
No matter how dangerous it is, drag racing on city streets has been glorified on television, films and music for quite some time. Most times when someone is hurt, the realities of the injured are often not detailed. As we covered in a previous blog, one such type of race occurred in McAllen and led… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 23rd, 2016 | Auto Accident, Lawsuit
3 Die in Corpus Christi Car Crash Involving Cell Phone Usage
In Texas, distracted drivers using cell phones cause one out of five car crashes. This alarming trend has become such a widespread epidemic that in 2014, there were 100, 825 collisions involving distracted drivers. Of these accidents, 3,214 suffered serious injuries and 468 drivers or passengers died as a result. This is a 6% increase… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 15th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
Intoxicated Driver Causes Accident in Beaumont Resulting in Death
One of the most inconvenient things a driver can face is having their car break down. Stranded on the side of the road can leave a motorist feeling helpless and unsure of how to handle their problem. If a driver is not mechanically inclined to address minor engine-related issues or other vehicle factors, they’ll have… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 10th, 2016 | Auto Accident
Poor Weather May Have Led to San Antonio School Bus Accident
Just like everything else in life, the weather can play a huge role in what we do or how we go about our day. Occasionally, the climate will give us trouble on the road. A school bus outside of San Antonio recently discovered just how dangerous streets can be when Mother Nature doesn’t create the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | March 3rd, 2016 | Auto Accident, Lawsuit, Legal Representation
Car Accident Lawsuit Ends with $40,000 Compensation for Two Port Arthur Victims
It isn’t unusual to build an urge to drive after obtaining a license. Cruising up and down Business 83 or taking a little road trip to South Padre Island immediately comes to mind. Accidents can happen when we least expect them and they can be overly burdening if another driver is at fault. This was… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 18th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
Driver Files Lawsuit After Collision with Tractor-Trailer
According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, semi-truck driving is one of the top 10 most dangerous professions in the country. These drivers are sitting for many hours at a time, making them predisposed to dealing with fatigue on the road. In addition to long hours of driving, truck drivers are also increasing strain… Read More
by Amber Cortez | February 10th, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation
Illegal Street Race Leads to Collision in McAllen
The State of Texas creates, passes and enforces laws to keep drivers on our roads safe. Oftentimes, though, many people find themselves in situations where other drivers abuse this privilege and decide to act recklessly. When this happens, victims are typically burdened with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, months or years worth of therapy and… Read More