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Questions You Should Ask the Insurance Adjuster
Written by Andrew Traub I have been representing accident victims in their claims against insurance companies for the past 8 years. My office has handled hundreds of accident cases during this time. Over the years I have seen how the insurance industry operates. How they deal with accident victims after they begin the claim process following an accident. I have seen the kind of procedures that are in place for the...read more
Hit by Someone Without Insurance – Here’s What You Can Do
Written by Andrew Traub There’s only one thing worse than being hurt because someone else wasn’t paying attention, and that’s finding out they aren’t going to pay to undue the damages. The negligent driver wasn’t carrying any auto insurance, even though Texas requires driver’s to carry insurance with a minimum of $30,000. No Insurance – What Can You Do? Hopefully you carry...read more
How Do I Avoid a Truck Wreck?
Written by Andrew Traub A Texas truck accident attorney can represent you in the event that you’re injured because of negligent driving on the part of a big rig driver. The best thing you can do, however, is to avoid being involved in one of these crashes in the first place. Because of the incredible mass of these vehicles, they are uniquely deadly threats on the road and it’s very likely that ...read more
Top Mistakes of Young Drivers
Written by Andrew Traub Learn the top mistakes so you and your children can avoid them In one study, 45 percent of high school seniors surveyed said they had drunk alcohol in the past month. Teen drivers are at greater risk for accidents than older adults – four times greater, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Here are some of the most common mistakes young drivers make: Being distracted...read more
Whiplash
Written by Andrew Traub Neck Pain and Whiplash Whiplash is a nonmedical term used to describe neck pain following an injury to the soft tissues of your neck (specifically ligaments, tendons, and muscles). A doctor may use the more specific terms of cervical sprain, cervical strain, or hyperextension injury. It is caused by an accidental motion or force applied to your neck which results in movement beyond the...read more
What to do After a Car Accident
Written by Andrew Traub Auto Accidents are unexpected and stressful. Even the most careful drivers may be involved. Prepare the trunk of your car for a possible accident as well by making sure you have a set of cones, warning triangles or emergency flares. Make sure you also have: A pen and a card with relevant medical information for you and your family. What to do after an auto accident: Stay as calm as...read more
Subrogation
Written by Andrew Traub Insurance Subrogation Insurance Subrogation Claims Subrogation is the legal technique where one party, usually the insurance company or insurer, steps into the insured’s shoes, so as to have the benefit of the insured’s rights and remedies against a third party such as a defendant. Subrogation most commonly arises in relation to policies of insurance, but the legal technique is of more...read more
Personal Injury Protection
Written by Andrew Traub Claiming PIP PIP is an extension of car insurance available in Texas which covers medical expenses and, in some cases, lost wages and other damages. Personal Injury Protection or PIP is an insurance coverage for medical and other expenses resulting from an automobile accident, for people specified in the policy, regardless of who is at fault in the accident. PIP usually covers the medical,...read more
Pain and Suffering
Written by Andrew Traub What is it and how is it measured? In a personal injury case, it is extremely difficult to determine the amount of pain and suffering inflicted upon the client. Every injury, every injured person, every accident, and every case is different so it is difficult to “measure” the amount of pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Two people can have the same injury and one can suffer...read more
Paid or Incurred
Written by Andrew Traub Governor Perry and Supreme Court of Texas Reverse 100 years of Texas law When being involved in a personal injury case, you may receive money to pay off the medical bills for the treatment you have already received. In addition, your attorney may go further and try to win you an additional amount for those bills that may be incurred in the future in regards to the accident you were in. Recently...read more
Frequently Asked Questions Following a Collision
Written by Andrew Traub What Should I Do After a Collision? The first thing you should do following an accident is to call the police so that an accident report will be prepared. Although the police do not always prepare an accident report they will always require the other driver to properly identify herself and her insurance company. This will ensure that the person who hit you correctly identifies herself. If for...read more
Car Accident Information
Written by Andrew Traub Motor Vehicle Accidents – An Overview If you are involved in a Texas car accident, and you feel that it was caused by the negligence of the other driver, then you may have cause for a lawsuit. In Texas, negligence is determined to be a factor based on “proper lookout”. This means that every driver on the road must observe all circumstances of driving in order to prevent an automobile...read more
