Auto Accidents

Vehicles moving at high speeds are much more likely to cause catastrophic property damage and serious personal injury. However, any time that a vehicle strikes a person or another vehicle, both property damage and injuries will likely result. There are far more...

There are hundreds of thousands of motor vehicle collisions in Texas every year, although the exact number fluctuates. Every year, the Texas Department of Transportation compiles information about all of the collisions reported. Researchers look at the outcome of each...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...