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...]
Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
If you were injured in an accident and have a pending personal injury case, you are quite curious about whether your case will actually go to trial. Recent statistics show that approximately 95 percent of personal injury cases settle out of court. That means only about 5 percent find their way to the courtroom. There are reasons why some cases settle, and why others require proving the case in court. Most Common Reasons for a Case to Settle Before Trial There are good reasons for a case to settle without going to trial. The most common ones are: The defense attorney believes that … [Read more...]
The Importance of an Event Data Recorder in a Personal Injury Case
Event Data Recorders (EDR) are devices installed in motor vehicles that capture the functioning of the vehicle and action of the occupants in the moments just before, during, and after a crash if the crash is severe enough to release the airbags, or there is an excessive rate of deceleration. According to the Automobile Association of America (AAA), 95 percent of cars currently on the road have an EDR installed. At Springer & Lyle, we can use the EDR information to help prove fault in a personal injury case. Information Captured by the EDR Although the data captured by the EDR is … [Read more...]
Things You Must Tell Your Personal Injury Attorney
It is vital to your personal injury case that you be scrupulously honest with your personal injury attorney. Anything you say is confidential unless you agree that it can be disclosed. You can be sure the insurance adjuster or opposing counsel will discover these things. If your lawyer knows about them before being confronted with them by the other side, he or she will be ready to dispute the allegations or explain them away. Here are a few things you need to be sure you share with your lawyer. Disclose any previous accident injuries. The insurance adjuster will discover any previous … [Read more...]
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Texas
The statute of limitations is a law that sets a time limit on when a person involved in a dispute with another person, business, or municipality, can initiate a legal proceeding. The statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction. It also varies depending on the nature of the claim. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle offer a free consultation, so they can evaluate your potential claim and determine when the statute of limitations expires. Statute of Limitations in Texas for a Personal Injury Claim In general, Texas law requires a personal injury claim to be brought within two years … [Read more...]
Top Reasons to Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have suffered a personal injury due to the wrongful conduct of someone else, you deserve reasonable compensation. A qualified and experienced personal injury attorney can help you get it. The goal of personal injury attorneys should be to maximize the value of your claim using their knowledge, skill, experience and financial resources. Without an experienced personal injury attorney on their side, many injury victims do not achieve full compensation. These are the top reasons to hire the experienced personal injury attorneys at Springer … [Read more...]
How Can I Avoid Damaging My Personal Injury Case?
Your personal injury attorney needs your cooperation while your case is pending. You are likely unaware how certain actions you take may result in a reduction in the damages you collect or a complete dismissal of your claim. At Springer & Lyle, we have some tips for how to avoid damaging your personal injury case during the time your claim is pending. Some basic instructions all attorneys will give you are to avoid talking to any insurance claims adjuster without either consulting your attorney or having your attorney present. You should also avoid minimizing your injuries when talking … [Read more...]
Driving and Prescription Drugs
Driving while intoxicated does not just mean driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Driving under the influence of a prescription drug that affects “the normal use of mental or physical faculties” is also illegal. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about how a person driving under the influence of a prescription drug may be liable for causing a car accident on a roadway. Proving Fault: Driver was Taking Prescription Drugs In a personal injury case in Texas involving two cars, an injured person must prove the other driver was at least 50 … [Read more...]
Hit and Run Car Accidents
Being injured in a car accident is traumatic. Being injured by a hit and run driver compounds the stress. As you are accumulating medical bills and losing wages, you likely have no idea how you will pay for your expenses. At Springer & Lyle, we know what to do. We have experience helping clients who have been in car accidents by hit and run drivers and can help you understand your rights. First, if you have health insurance, make sure you provide that information to all of your health care providers. Hit and Run Drivers and Car Insurance A comprehensive study conducted by the … [Read more...]
