Overcorrection is a dangerous and common mistake made by many drivers, especially teenagers. Overcorrection or oversteering accounted for almost 4 percent of all fatal crashes according to the Insurance Information Institute. Overcorrection refers to when a motorist grabs their steering wheel and abruptly turns it in the opposite direction from … Continue reading
Most lawyers charge about the same amount. Most personal injury lawyers charge a percentage contingency fee, meaning that if they don’t recover any money for you, that you don’t owe them anything. You need to make sure that lawyer is going to do that. Believe it or not, there are … Continue reading
When we hear those now-familiar annual statistics about the number of automotive accidents, injuries, and deaths that take place each year on the nation’s roads and highways, it’s easy to focus on the cars and trucks involved in those crashes. And indeed, those vehicles do make up a sizable portion … Continue reading
Technological advancements have raised an important question in the field of personal injury law: Are damages to prosthetic limbs considered property damage or personal injury? Traditionally, personal injury refers to harm done to the body, mind, or emotions, while property damage pertains to damage done to one’s personal belongings. However, … Continue reading
Social media has made it incredibly easy and fast for a person to make a defamatory statement against someone. Defamation is a term that refers to any statement that is intended to hurt someone’s reputation. Many social media platforms allow for people to “publish” a statement that can potentially reach … Continue reading
With the many highways in Texas, you have likely come across aggressive drivers. Road rage can come in many forms, such as an offensive gesture or a horn honking, but sometimes it can end in a physical altercation outside the vehicle. Dealing with an aggressive driver can be frustrating and … Continue reading
Even though summer is rapidly drawing to a close, road construction continues throughout Texas and across the nation. Those ostentatious orange cones often seem like they’re everywhere this time of year, and it’s easy for drivers to become frustrated by traffic delays, rough driving surfaces, and other conditions that take … Continue reading
Over recent years, vaping has become known for being a ‘safe’ alternative to smoking cigarettes. The battery operated device can look like a real cigarette or pen, depending on which one you buy (there are hundreds of different brands). However, there hasn’t been much data collected to fully assert the … Continue reading
For years, Americans all over the country have experienced the freedom of traveling in a hot air balloon. While it can be a novel and exciting experience, many who have plans to enjoy this pastime rarely are aware of the risks until it is too late as was the case … Continue reading
Simply put, yes it does. Drivers should always be aware of the rules of the road and the awesome responsibility each driver has in always paying attention to keep themselves and the drivers around them safe. Too often, drivers are distracted and doing everything else in their car other than … Continue reading
