In Texas, fault in a three-way car accident is determined by who caused the accident. Texas is an at-fault state, meaning that anyone who caused an accident is at least partially responsible for it and can be sued for damages resulting from their wrongful actions. There can be many factors involved in determining who is […]
How To Negotiate With The Insurance Company If My Vehicle Is Deemed A Total Loss?
In order to negotiate a total loss vehicle claim due to a vehicle accident, you need to have good hard evidence. This entails photographic evidence and the written appraisal from a third-party appraiser that your car is valued more than the insurance company claims it is. It can be difficult to negotiate with insurance companies, […]
Can Two People Be At Fault In A Texas Car Accident?
According to Texas’ comparative negligence rules, two people can be at fault for a car accident. After a Texas accident, a percentage of fault will be assigned to each party. In most cases, one party will be over 50% responsible. This will hold them legally responsible to pay the majority of the damages sustained by […]
What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage And Should I Have It On My Policy?
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage is often a tremendously important part of a claim arising from an automobile accident. Unfortunately, many people find themselves analyzing the need for UIM Coverage only when it is too late. Recovering benefits from your insurance policy without UIM Coverage is not a guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers at the Patterson […]
How Often Does Someone Die In A Texas Car Accident?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the total number of traffic fatalities for 2022 appears to have fallen compared to the year prior. Data collected in the first nine months of 2022 reflected 31,785 traffic fatalities, a small decrease from the same period of the prior year. The same trend is not […]