Injury FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding personal injury law and accidents.

• I was hit by an 18-wheeler. How do I prove that they were at fault?

• I don't have auto insurance. What happens if I get in a car accident?

• What happens if I'm in a car accident involving multiple cars?

• I've been in a car accident. How does that affect my car insurance rates?

• Is hiring an injury lawyer right for me?

• I was hit from behind. Is it true that it's always the person who hit from behind who is at fault for the accident?

• I'm a medicare subscriber and I was injured in a car accident. How does that affect my settlement?

• How does the deregulation of the trucking industry affect me?

• The person who hit me was texting while driving. Is there a law in Texas against texting and driving?

• I let my friend borrow a car and they got in an accident. Is that something that will affect me?

• I was in a car accident, what should I do?

• I heard someone got sued because a burglar got hurt while breaking in. How is that fair?

• I slipped in a store and was hurt pretty badly. What do I need to know and how can I get compensation?

• I was hurt by something at my apartment or rental home. Am I entitled to compensation?

• I'm injured but I'm not sure how much I should get for my medical bills. What can I expect from the insurance company?

• I was hurt in a car accident and didn't have my seatbelt on. Now the insurance company says I'm at fault for not wearing a seatbelt. Can they use that as evidence?

• Do you have to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle? What happens if I'm in a motorcycle accident with no helmet?

• I know in California, motorcycles are allowed to lane split. Can motorcyclists split lanes in Texas, too?

• What is my personal injury case worth?

• How do I know who is legally at fault in a car accident? What does an "at-fault state" mean?

• How soon can I settle my car accident case?

• What are the limiting factors to my personal injury case? How much can I reasonably expect as far as a settlement offer?

• What is my employer responsible for if I'm injured on the job?

• If I hire a lawyer, do I have to sue?

• If the other person was given a traffic ticket because of the accident, doesn't that mean they're automatically at-fault?

• I was bitten by a dog. What can I do?

• Does my insurance cover me if I'm driving in states other than Texas? Will my insurance cover me if I drive in Mexico? What if I drive to Canada?

• What happens if I drive without insurance in Texas?

• I was hurt as a result of someone driving recklessly (possibly street racing). Do I deserve higher compensation?

• How long is my personal injury case going to take?

• Can I sue someone if I'm undocumented?