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What Happens When an Unlicensed Driver Causes a Car Accident?

February 22, 2021 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

Unlicensed Driver

Despite Texas law that requires motorists to have a valid driver’s license, every day across the United States, hundreds of people are in car accidents with an unlicensed driver. This does not automatically mean that the unlicensed driver is at fault for the accident. At Springer & Lyle, we analyze the facts to determine if the driver was at fault and, if so, we pursue all remedies so you can be compensated for the damages you suffered. How to Be Compensated When Unlicensed Driver is at Fault for the Accident To obtain automobile insurance for a vehicle registered in … [Read more...]

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Things You Should Not Do After An Auto Accident

June 22, 2020 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

If you are one of the thousands of people involved in a car accident in Texas, you may know of some things you should do after a vehicle crash, but there are also some things you should not do. Certain actions, or failure to take an action, may be fatal to a later personal injury claim for damages. What Not to Do After a Car Accident There are some real specific things you should not do after a car accident. A few of them are: Do not flee the accident scene. This may seem like a no-brainer, but if it was a low impact accident, some drivers may just drive away. Do not do this. You … [Read more...]

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Car Accident Statistics

March 23, 2020 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports that as of March 9, 2020, 566 people had already lost their lives in vehicle accidents on Texas highways. That tally changes daily. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about the number of people who are injured as well as about the family members of those who die on Texas roadways. We are disturbed by the statistics and want to make you aware of the importance of driving safely. Texas Traffic Crash Facts According to the TDOT, the calendar year 2018 is the most recent year for which crash data is available. This is … [Read more...]

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Road Construction and Car Accidents

October 22, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports that in 2017, there were 27,148 road construction accidents across the state of Texas. It has been reported that more than three people every single day are seriously injured. Many more suffer from less debilitating injuries. Every week, four people are killed in work zone crashes. At Springer & Lyle, we are known for our zealous representation of those who have been seriously injured, or whose loved ones have been killed as the result of a work zone crash. Who is Liable for a Car Accident that Occurs in a Road Construction Zone? … [Read more...]

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Should I Seek Medical Treatment After a Moderate Accident?

June 24, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

If you are involved in a moderate car accident, you may think you are not hurt. You resist getting checked out medically and may even say, “I’m okay.” At our law firm, Springer & Lyle, we often see people who thought the same thing. They refused medical treatment immediately after what seemed like a relatively minor accident even thought their car had some fairly significant property damage. The next day, or a few days later, they begin having aches and pains likely caused by injuries suffered in the car accident. Then, they seek medical care only to discover they were … [Read more...]

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I Have Been In An Accident: When Do I Call An Attorney?

June 21, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

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...]

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Rainy Weather and Car Accidents

February 1, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 5.8 million car crashes occur every year. Approximately 21 percent of those are due to bad weather, including snow, ice, wind, and rain. Rainy weather and wet pavement are the top two hazardous conditions, causing more accidents than any other weather related crashes. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about weather related car crashes. We know that blinding rain often occurs in a sudden outburst, reducing visibility from good to almost no visibility at all. This can happen in a matter of seconds and cause major … [Read more...]

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Road Construction and Car Accidents

January 28, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports that in 2017, there were 27,148 road construction accidents across the state of Texas. It has been reported that more than three people every single day are seriously injured. Many more suffer from less debilitating injuries. Every week, four people are killed in work zone crashes. At Springer & Lyle, we are known for our zealous representation of those who have been seriously injured, or whose loved ones have been killed as the result of a work zone crash. Who is Liable for a Car Accident that Occurs in a Road Construction Zone? … [Read more...]

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What To Do When You Are In A Car Wreck

January 21, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

Auto Accident

If you are like the majority of the population, you spend a great deal of time in your vehicle. With all of daily commuting to work and/or school, running errands and vacationing, the chances are fairly high that you will be in at least a minor car wreck at some point in your life.  Because of distracted driving due to cell phones, the chances of being in an accident are increasing regardless of how responsibly or defensively you drive.  A car accident can happen at any time, so it is essential to know what to do if you are in a car or truck accident and the importance of contacting … [Read more...]

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I Was Hit by a Driver with No Insurance

January 7, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

If you were injured in a car accident with an uninsured driver, and are concerned about being compensated for your lost wages, medical bills and other damages, at Springer & Lyle, we can help you collect from the uninsured motorist provision of your own automobile insurance policy if you have that coverage. Texas Law and Uninsured Motorist Coverage Texas law requires every driver to have automobile insurance. Even so, in 2015, the most recent year for which there are statistics, more than 14 percent of Texas drivers were on the road without having any insurance … [Read more...]

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Honda Worldwide Recall of Sedans, Minivans, SUVs

By Deepa Seetharaman and Bernie Woodall of Reuters. Honda Motor Co Ltd plans to recall nearly 2 1/2 million vehicles: small SUVs, cars and minivans worldwide. This includes the popular Accord … [Read More...]

Hip Implant Complaints Increase, While Dangers Are Reviewed

By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS of the New York Times Published: August 22, 2011 The federal government has received a surge in complaints in recent months about failed hip replacements, suggesting … [Read More...]

Tragedy Brought on by Tainted Fruit

By Moni Basu, CNN William Beach was one of those people who fixated on certain foods. He would eat the same thing voraciously for a few days, and then, when he tired of the same tastes, he moved … [Read More...]

No Better Care, Thanks to Tort Reform

Published in The Texas Tribune by guest columnist, Charles M. Silver In 2006, Dr. Howard Marcus wrote that Texas’ 2003 tort reform statute sparked an “amazing turnaround” in which doctors came … [Read More...]

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