According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, at least 39,096 people died in a car accident in the United States in 2019. In Texas, over 3,600 fatalities resulted from car accidents in 2018 and 2019. Texas currently stands at the top of the 50 states for traffic fatalities, recently passing California to take first place. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
How Fault Is Determined in a Three-Way Car Accident in Texas
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 […]