Losing a loved one in a car accident is an unspeakable tragedy. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Under Texas Law? According to Texas law, a wrongful death lawsuit is a claim that an individual files when a … [Read more...] about Wrongful Death in a Car Accident
Can The Police Take My License When Arrested For DWI?
In Texas, if arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), police can confiscate your driver's license. You temporarily lose the privledge of driving on Texas roads until things are sorted out. Under the Texas Department of Public Safety's Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program, an … [Read more...] about Can The Police Take My License When Arrested For DWI?
How Is an 18-Wheeler’s Weight a Factor In Accidents?
An 18-wheeler's weight has a direct impact on the severity of an accident. If a truck is overweight, the consequences can be devastating. The greater the weight of a truck increases the force with which it could impact another vehicle. The risk of severe injury and death increases the greater the … [Read more...] about How Is an 18-Wheeler’s Weight a Factor In Accidents?
Can I Sue For Property Damage If In a Car Accident?
Getting into a car accident is a stressful experience what with medical injuries and property damage. On top of your injuries, your vehicle may also be significantly damaged and you may be faced with thousands of dollars of repair. Sometimes the physical damage is so severe that your vehicle is … [Read more...] about Can I Sue For Property Damage If In a Car Accident?
Are Cars Safer Now?
Unfortunately, car accidents are not uncommon in Texas. In 2021, 4480 people were killed on Texas roadways. The good news is that cars are safer today than in the past. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the average vehicle on vehicle on the road in 2012 had an … [Read more...] about Are Cars Safer Now?
Can I Be Compensated for Lost Wages?
Being injured in a car accident can turn your life upside down. In addition to medical bills and property damage, your injuries could keep you out of work. Fortunately, you may be able to be compensated for lost wages caused by a accident in Texas. Adam Capetillo is an experienced Sugar Land … [Read more...] about Can I Be Compensated for Lost Wages?
What is a Statute of Limitations?
Many people do not realize that you have a short amount of time to file a lawsuit following a car accident in Texas. It is easy to delay while you are recovering from injuries and getting your life back on track but waiting too long can have serious consequences. This is where the term statute of … [Read more...] about What is a Statute of Limitations?
Safe Driving Tips
10 Driving Safety Tips from a Sugar Land Car Accident Attorney In 2021 4,489 people were killed in car accidents on Texas roadways. Many of these accidents could have been avoided with safe driving practices. Below is a list of ten safe driving tips. 1. Avoid Distractions In 2021, approximately … [Read more...] about Safe Driving Tips
What is Negligence?
If you have a personal injury case, it is critical that you understand the concept of negligence. If you cannot prove that the other party was negligent, your personal injury case will fail. What is the Legal Definition of Negligence Under Texas Law? Negligence is the failure to exercise the care … [Read more...] about What is Negligence?
Multiple Car Accidents on Sugar Land Highways
A Sugar Land police officer was critically injured in a multiple-car accident on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The officer had parked in the emergency lane on Southwest Freeway 90A to block an accident that involved a driver hitting one of the inside walls of the highway after hitting debris and losing … [Read more...] about Multiple Car Accidents on Sugar Land Highways