Multi-vehicle accidents can be incredibly complex and stressful. When you're involved in such a situation, figuring out who is at fault can feel overwhelming. Liability in these accidents isn't always clear-cut, and multiple factors can influence the outcome. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand how liability is determined in multi-vehicle accidents. What is a Multi-Vehicle Accident? A multi-vehicle accident, often referred to as a pile-up, involves three or more vehicles. These accidents typically occur on highways or busy roads where high speeds and dense traffic can lead to … [Read more...]
Mistakes To Avoid After A Truck Accident
If you've recently been involved in a truck accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming and complex. It's crucial to handle the situation with care to ensure your well-being and protect your interests. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the common mistakes to avoid after a truck accident, helping you navigate this challenging period with confidence and clarity. In the aftermath of a truck accident, avoiding these common mistakes is crucial for protecting your well-being and ensuring fair compensation. Remember, seek professional advice, prioritize your health, and let a … [Read more...]
Who Pays For The Accident When Someone Else Crashes Your Car in Texas?
Personal injuries and accidents can happen unexpectedly, even when you lend your car to a friend or someone else. While you may trust your friend’s driving skills or believe your car is in safe hands, accidents are called accidents for a reason – they’re not planned. When such accidents occur, one of the most pressing questions is, “Who pays for the damages?” Insurance Coverage Generally Follows the Vehicle In Texas, as in many other states, auto insurance typically follows the vehicle rather than the driver. This means that, in most cases, it's your auto insurance that should cover … [Read more...]
Who is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Accident?
If you are in a car crash in Texas, whether the accident involved one car or multiple cars, it is important to prove which driver, or drivers, were at fault for the crash. The at-fault driver(s) can be required to compensate injured persons for their damages. At Springer & Lyle, we gather the evidence to prove which driver was at fault for the accident in a multi-vehicle car accident. How to Prove Fault in a Multiple Vehicle Car Accident Proving fault is also important in Texas which applies a modified comparative fault law. This means if you were any percentage at fault for the … [Read more...]
What If I Am Partly Responsible For An Accident?
In Texas, to collect damages for an accident, you must prove the other party or parties were at fault for causing the accident. This is not always as easy as it sounds. At Springer & Lyle, if you were in an accident, we will investigate the case and help you in proving fault. The party from whom you are trying to collect damages may claim that you were at least partially at fault. For example, if you were a pedestrian and hit by a car, and you claim the driver was negligent, the driver may allege you were also at fault because you were crossing in the middle of the road and not in a … [Read more...]
Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim – Part 1
Accidents are scary. Your heart races and adrenaline flows. If you are injured, you are in physical pain and unsure about what will happen next. At Springer & Lyle, we have some advice about avoiding doing or saying things that may affect your personal injury case. 1) Admitting the accident was your fault. You may apologize for the damage that is apparent right after the accident, which is tantamount to an admission of fault. You should not do this before an investigation even if you sincerely believe it was your fault. You may think you caused the accident by pulling out in front of … [Read more...]
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim After a Road Rage Accident?
Road rage is a serious problem on U.S. highways causing car crashes by aggressive and reckless drivers. In many unfortunate situations, the instigator of the road rage may pull out a gun and may possibly wound or kill another driver or passengers. At Springer & Lyle, we want you to know what to do if you are the victim of road rage. It may be possible to file a personal injury claim against a driver who caused you to be injured in a car crash due to the driver's road rage. Common Types of Road Rage In 2020, there were 1,383 road rage crashes in Texas. The numbers are increasing. … [Read more...]
Who Pays Your Medical Bills After an Accident?
If you were injured in any kind of accident, whether a car accident or a slip-and-fall incident, you likely are accruing medical bills and wonder how you will ever pay them. Your healthcare providers may be nagging you for payment. At Springer & Lyle, we are committed to helping you solve this problem. How to Get Your Medical Bills Paid After an Accident If you were injured in a car accident and the other driver was at fault, the driver or his insurance company will likely pay, or reimburse you, for medical expenses. However, the liability insurance company will not pay a penny until … [Read more...]
Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in an Accident
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that at any given moment, 600,000 drivers are using their cell phones. More than 400 drivers are killed every year when texting and thousands more are injured. At Springer & Lyle, we stand ready to do the necessary investigation to determine if a texting driver caused your accident. How to Prove the Other Driver was Texting Texting and driving have the same effect on driving as if the driver had drunk four beers in one hour! The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that it takes five seconds to read a text, the … [Read more...]
Should I File a Police Report After an Accident?
You may think that your accident was minor and there is no need to file a police report. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about people who fail to file a police report only to later discover they were harmed and have medical problems because of a negligent driver causing the accident. Texas Law Has Requirements for Filing a Police Report After an Accident Texas law requires you to report an accident if anyone was injured or killed, or if the vehicle has been so severely damaged it cannot be “normally and safely driven.” Thea report shall be given by “the quickest means of … [Read more...]
