If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Texas, you might be worried about how long the accident will remain on your driving record and how it will impact your car insurance rates. In Texas, accidents generally stay on your record for three to five years. The period can vary based on factors specific…
Diminished value claims demand fair compensation for the reduction of your vehicle’s value after an accident. Texas law gives you the right to seek compensation for all of your accident-related losses, including the diminished value of your property. An experienced San Antonio motor vehicle accident attorney from The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can discuss the…
In many accidents, the parties involved have contradictory statements about how the accident occurred. Drivers may have been looking in different directions, distracted, or not paying attention, which can make their versions of events less than accurate. Adding to the complexity is that motor vehicle accidents may be traumatic, so car accident victims may suffer…
While it is the law in Texas that every driver should maintain liability insurance to pay for damages they cause by their negligent operation of a motor vehicle, not all Texans follow the law. If you are involved in an accident involving an uninsured driver, uninsured motorist coverage can be an important failsafe. Here is…
According to the Texas Department of Insurance, the most common reason for workplace death is motor vehicle accidents, and more than a quarter of car crashes involve cell phone use. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 660,000 drivers in the United States are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices when driving at…
If you are in an accident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you might be confused about your legal rights and options. Here is what you need to know about this far too common problem in Texas. Required Auto Insurance in Texas Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents. This means that…
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