You’re driving down the road, paying attention when all of a sudden someone darts in front of your vehicle. You slam on the brakes but it’s too late and you hit the person. Although you hit the person, you were following the rules of the road. Are you automatically responsible for the accident? According to […]
If you are a parent, you have likely schooled your children on the dangers of social media. But what about you? Do you know why you need to be careful on social media? We’ll give you some tips. According to recent statistical research, Facebook alone has more than 1.79 billion monthly active users. Instagram, the picture sharing app, has […]
Just about everyone has an opinion. Could where you were seated at the time of a car crash impact your injuries? Is one seat safer than the other? There are a number of studies that analyze occupant seating and the risks associated with it. Obviously, it is important to wear safety restraints at all times. […]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We hope you enjoy the holiday with the people you love, eating turkey, and watching some great football games! The car accident lawyers at de Lachica Law Firm, PLLC, just wants to remind everyone that Thanksgiving is one of the heaviest travel holidays of the year. In fact, according to AAA, 48.7 […]
If your child is injured in a car wreck, you will likely go through a myriad of emotions. First, is obvious concern to find your child proper medical treatment. Next, you may be worried about the long term effects suffered as a result of the accident. You could even be devastated if your child has suffered […]
There’s no chance that the car crash was your fault. After all, you were belted in as a passenger when the two vehicles collided. Your best friend was the driver of the car in which you were sitting in the passenger seat. What now? Who pays your medical bills? We’re not talking just about negligence […]
No one enjoys getting into a car accident. But what if you decide to leave the scene before the police arrive? For instance, let’s say you’re driving to work and at a stop light you rear-end the car in front of you. The damage is rather minor and neither is hurt. As you get back […]
Work accidents occur in an assortment of industries every day. Workers’ compensation law applies to those injured on the job. But what happens if someone other than the employer or a fellow employee causes the accident? Could a third party be liable for your work accident? Under Texas law, injured workers may make a workers’ […]
We’ve already discussed the penalties associated with driving without insurance in Texas. But what happens if you are involved in an accident with an underinsured driver? Are you limited as far as your right to recover damages for personal injury? According to the Texas Department of Insurance, a driver whose actions cause a car crash […]
One of the most common questions all our clients have after a car accident is how much in compensation will they get for their claim. Although the question is the same, the answer is different from case to case. The truth is there are many factors to take into account when determining how much your lawsuit […]