A car accident can leave you with a number of hardships, from excessive medical bills and pain and suffering to a disability that doesn’t allow you to earn a living. When a driver responsible for the accident does not have liability insurance or does not have enough coverage to pay for the damage/injuries caused, the […]
Can an undocumented immigrant sue for personal injuries?
Injuries sustained in a car accident, workplace accident, construction accident, or any other type of accident can dramatically affect the life of the victim. Some victims won’t be able to work. Others may face the loss of a limb or permanent disabilities. Some lose the simple ability to play with their children or enjoy their […]
What to do in case of a delay in payment for personal injury?
There are many types of accidents in which a person can be hurt or injured. Many of these personal injury cases can end in some type of litigation or lawsuit depending on the severity and the cause. Let’s start by looking at what a personal injury case is and then we’ll discuss the cases where […]
I-45 is now the most dangerous highway in the U.S
Driving in Texas is becoming more lethal, with more than 3,600 people killed in traffic incidents in 2019. That represents an increase of more than 10% compared to the same period in 2018. Houston is the most populated city in Texas. Which is why we likely see the most car accidents in Texas here. According […]
Insurance companies forced to reduce policy premiums and its effect on claim payouts.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ordered auto insurers to institute partial reimbursements on auto policy premiums in April when the pandemic dramatically reduced vehicle driving in U.S. roads. As business and school closures and stay-at-home orders from the coronavirus outbreak cleared traffic on the nation’s highways, many of the largest auto insurers in […]
Traffic accident fatalities have increased during the quarantine caused by COVID-19
The social isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant reductions in vehicle traffic in recent months, which has caused the hundreds of drivers who are still driving to become more reckless behind the wheel and to drive at higher speeds. This situation has increased the number of accidents resulting in fatalities. With most […]
Drivers safety is compromised due to the flexibility in drug testing to rehire drivers during COVID
As defined in a temporary extension issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, (FMSCA), fleets may waive pre-employment drug testing for those drivers who participated in a controlled substance testing program that meets the requirements of Code 49 (CFR) part 382. This extension, effective June 5 through September 30, extends the period under which […]
HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS CAUSING MORE DELIVERY TRUCK ACCIDENTS
It makes sense for healthcare workers to feel the pressure of COVID-19 and its rampant case increase on Americans, but what the country did not anticipate was the burden it would place on our supply chain workers. Everything from toilet paper and dog food to soup and ground beef flies off the shelves faster than […]
What to Do After a Car Accident During THE COVID-19 Pandemic
Even with all the measures in place to stop the COVID-19 outbreak, there are so-called essential businesses and people that need to go on with their lives. This means that there are still plenty of people on the road – many of whom are incredibly distracted either from worrying about their family or health or […]
Insurance Companies’ Increase in Profit Margins
The way insurance companies set their policy prices is surrounded by a halo of mystery. In a recent study, ConsumerReports.org analyzed more than two billion quoted prices to understand the factors that increase rates. You know Flo. She is the charming apron-wearing promoter that says you that you can save more than $500 if you […]