From the Law Offices of Robert Rodriguez Whiplash injury is by far the most common injury from a car wreck. Like the crack of a whip, a person’s neck can be whipped back and forth in almost any type of car wreck, but especially in a rear-end collision. Whiplash can be...
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DRAM SHOP CASES
I’ve been hit by a drunk driver. Can I sue the bar that served him? The answer to that question is found in a Texas law known as the Dram Shop Act. But first, what does the word “dram” even mean? A dram was a small (think an ounce or so) unit of liquid measure. Places...
Are you at risk of a brain injury after a car crash?
It is much more common than you think for people to walk away from a car crash unaware that they have just suffered a major injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have a strong association with car crashes, as collisions are one of the top causes of modern brain...
What happens if you’re involved in a rideshare crash?
People who use ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber, expect that the driver who picks them up will drive safely. They don’t expect that they’ll be involved in a crash before they reach their destination. If you’re the rider in one of these crashes, you need to...
What to do if you spot a negligent driver
The more time you spend on the road, the greater chance there is that you’ll come across someone who’s violating the law. Negligence as a driver comes in many forms, including but not limited to distracted driving, reckless driving, driving under the influence of...
How often is excessive speed a factor in major car crashes?
Most people don't like to admit that they break the law, but almost no one feels shame if they acknowledge that they habitually break or exceed the posted speed limit when they drive. Unlike most other forms of law-breaking, speeding carries very little social stigma...
3 things drivers should know about rear-end collisions
It’s a common experience—you may be waiting at a stoplight, parked in a parking lot or driving normally when suddenly another car strikes your rear bumper. You’ve experienced a rear-end collision. These accidents can range from less-damaging fender-benders to...
How many people send and read texts while driving?
Surveys can provide researchers with information about people's behavior, up to a certain point. Asking people questions or having them fill out anonymous surveys requires that researchers trust their self-reported experiences. Many people will under-report engaging...
Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of spinal cord injuries
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center says more than 300,000 Americans are living with spinal cord trauma, and motor vehicle crashes caused nearly half of those injuries. Devastating spinal injuries bring long-lasting or permanent consequences and...
Comparative accidents can happen
You’re trying to navigate traffic getting on the North Freeway. You need to make a quick decision to avoid an accident, and someone else rear-ends you. Now you’re hurt, you don’t know if the accident was your fault and you don’t know if you can get help. Healing from...