The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that there are currently more than 3,400 active road construction sites in the state. TxDOT also reports that in 2020, there were more than 22,000 vehicle crashes in these work zones, resulting in 186 deaths with 680 people seriously injured. At Springer & Lyle, we are committed to helping those injured in Texas construction zone accidents collect the damages to which they are legally entitled. Who is at Fault for a Construction Zone Accident? Driving through a construction zone is challenging. According to TxDOT, drivers may … [Read more...]
The Differences Between Car and Truck Accidents
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were nearly 18,000 vehicle accidents in Texas involving large trucks and cars in 2020. There were more than 600 people killed and close to 10,000 people injured. Some were so severely injured their lives will never be the same. Although there are more accidents between cars than between cars and trucks, the impact of an 80,000 pound fully loaded truck with a 4,000-pound car is different in a lot of ways than a crash between two 4,000-pound automobiles. Differences Between Causes of Truck and Car Accidents Driver … [Read more...]
Understanding Commercial Vehicle Accidents
In Texas in 2020, there were approximately 18,000 accidents involving commercial vehicles, putting Texas in the lead with respect to the number of large trucks involved in fatal accidents in all 50 states. More than 9,500 people were injured, some of them so severely that their lives and the lives of their families will never be the same. Another 629 were killed. Commercial vehicle injury lawsuits present different issues that regulate vehicle injury accident cases. If you were injured in a crash with a commercial vehicle, or someone you love was killed, attorneys at Springer … [Read more...]
Can Multiple Parties Be Liable for a Car Accident?
The easy answer to the question, “Can multiple parties be liable for a car accident?” is “Yes.” First, all drivers involved in a car accident may be at fault to some degree. For example, the person driving in front of you may have stopped abruptly causing you to hit them from behind. Often, it is assumed the person in the rear is at fault for not stopping in time, but if you were following too close or distracted by texting or talking or picking something up off the floor, you may also be held liable for the accident. Under the legal theory of vicarious liability, another … [Read more...]
Can A Passenger Be Liable for A Car Accident?
A passenger in a car that has collided with another vehicle may be, in rare cases, held responsible for a car accident. Our Denton attorneys at Springer & Lyle will help you understand when a passenger may be responsible for a car accident and when you may be able to collect damages from a passenger. Circumstances in Which a Passenger May be Responsible for a Car Accident In general, only a driver of a vehicle can be held responsible for a car accident. Rare times when a passenger may be liable include the following circumstances. Passenger grabs the steering wheel. In the rare … [Read more...]
Who Pays in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver?
If you are hit by an uninsured driver who was at fault for the accident, you may be left with medical bills to pay at the same time that you are unable to work and losing wages. At Springer & Lyle, we work with your own insurance company to obtain compensation for you if you have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Overview of Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Texas, all motorists are required by law to carry liability insurance. Unfortunately, thousands of Texas drivers ignore this law and drive uninsured. When you purchase your legally required car insurance policy, your … [Read more...]
I Have Been in An Accident with An Underage Driver: Now What?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teen drivers ages 16 to 19. In the most recent year for which statistics are available, 2,364 U.S. teens were killed in car crashes and 300,000 more treated in emergency departments for their injuries. These statistics are of great concern to the personal injury lawyers at Springer & Lyle. In addition, drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are almost three times more likely to be involved in an accident than older drivers, and those aged 16 to 17 are the most … [Read more...]
I Have Been In An Accident: When Do I Call An Attorney?
The term car accidents covers a wide range of situations: they stretch from seemingly mild fender benders in parking lots to multi-car pile ups on highways. Regardless of the degree of drama involved, even the slightest accident can result in serious injury. Personal Injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to make sure that you have the best information available when making a decision. Often accidents occur out of the blue. Of course, when these situations happen, a victim may have a hard time remembering exactly what has happened. Many people wonder: I have been hurt in an … [Read more...]
I Have Been In An Accident: When Do I Call An Attorney?
The term car accidents covers a wide range of situations: they stretch from seemingly mild fender benders in parking lots to multi-car pile ups on highways. Regardless of the degree of drama involved, even the slightest accident can result in serious injury. Personal Injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle want to make sure that you have the best information available when making a decision. Often accidents occur out of the blue. Of course, when these situations happen, a victim may have a hard time remembering exactly what has happened. Many people wonder: I have been hurt in an … [Read more...]
The Effects Daylight Savings Time has on Accidents
At Springer & Lyle, we are aware of the danger lurking around the six days following the day we “spring forward” an hour. Numerous studies have shown that this is a time that car accidents increase when 48 out of the 50 states go on daylight savings time. Effect of Losing One Hour of Sleep Moving the clock ahead in the spring deprives folks of one hour of sleep. This does not seem like much, but according to researchers, this loss “causes a significant disruption in sleep cycles.” When sleep cycles are interrupted, then people are drowsy. Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as … [Read more...]