Texas Personal Injury Blog

In Texas, most insurance policies require you to report a car accident promptly or within a reasonable time. However, the exact deadline will depend on your specific insurance policy. Prompt reporting of the crash helps preserve evidence and strengthens your position before your insurer begins your claim evaluation. On the......

Texas law requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance of 30/60/25. That’s $30,000 for bodily injury per person, $60,000 per crash, and $25,000 for property damage. If you drive in Plano, TX, without this coverage, you risk fines, license suspension, and personal financial exposure after a crash. If you were......

Fault in Texas personal injury cases is determined by proving that someone acted negligently and that their negligence injured someone else. This requires showing duty, breach, causation, and damages. If you were injured in an accident, you can trust our Plano, TX, personal injury attorneys at The Law Office of......

Drivers need to know that what they do after a winter crash in Texas can directly impact how fault is assigned and the amount of compensation they can pursue from the liable party. Winter weather in Plano can turn the U.S. Highway 75, Dallas North Tollway, Legacy Drive, and other......

In ice-related car accidents in Plano, TX, potentially liable parties can include the driver who lost control, another motorist who failed to slow down, a commercial vehicle operator, or, in limited cases, a government entity responsible for road maintenance. Ice doesn’t automatically excuse liability under Texas law. Drivers are legally......

If you have been in a car accident that results in injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage, Texas law requires you to call the police. The police officer who responds to the scene will take down information relevant to the accident and issue a written report. The insurance company will......

Between worrying about the cost of a repair, or if the repair will be done right, you may be less than eager to bring your car to a mechanic. While many mechanics are reputable, others do overcharge or may even perform unnecessary repairs. If a mechanic acts carelessly while performing......

It is estimated that even a minor accident for which you are considered at fault will cause your insurance premium to increase by 20 to 30%. This can place a significant dent in anyone’s bank account, especially when insurance is already so expensive. If you are curious about the reasons......

If you were injured as a passenger in a Texas car accident, you may be confused about where to turn for the help you need. The fact is that motorists throughout the State of Texas owe everyone on the road a serious duty of care, and this includes the passengers......

There are over 700,000 hit-and-run accidents annually, causing serious injuries and extensive property damage. If you have been a victim of a hit and run, you may not know what steps you should take to protect your legal rights. At The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., our legal......

Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers, but drivers who text behind the wheel take this form of risky driving to an entirely new level. If you were hit and injured by a driver who was texting, recovering on your full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses is key to your......

Rear-end accidents are as common as they are dangerous. In fact, even at low speeds, rear-end collisions can cause considerable damage. While the name fender bender is often attached, and sounds harmless, rear-end crashes are actually a significant concern, and related claims are often quite serious. If you’ve been injured......

If you are injured by another driver’s negligence in a Texas car accident, you will seek compensation for your covered losses by filing a car accident claim with their insurance provider. A primary element of every car accident claim is proving the other driver’s negligence in the matter, and it......

If you’re injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft in Texas, your right to compensation depends on one critical factor — the driver’s app status. Texas law sets specific insurance requirements based on whether the driver was waiting for a ride, en route to pick up a passenger, or......

In Texas, liability for a slip-and-fall accident often depends on the property owner’s knowledge of the dangerous condition, the visitor’s legal status, and whether the hazard was open and obvious. Texas law places the burden on injured individuals to show that the property owner knew—or reasonably should have known—about the......

Car accidents can happen when you least expect them—whether at a busy Plano intersection, during your commute on U.S. 75, or in your own neighborhood. The shock and confusion of a crash can make it difficult to think clearly, but your actions in the minutes and days afterward may determine......

Driving in Texas comes with its own set of rules, especially when it comes to auto insurance and handling car accidents. Whether you’re a new driver or have been on the road for years, it’s important to understand your auto insurance policy. Texas law requires drivers to have at least......

In Texas, if you weren’t wearing a seat belt during a car accident, this fact can be used to reduce your compensation. Since the 2015 Texas Supreme Court ruling in Nabors Well Servs. v. Romero, juries can assign a percentage of fault to plaintiffs for not wearing seat belts, potentially......

Have you been injured in an accident by a distracted driver in the DFW area? You’re not alone. Every day, innocent victims face life-changing injuries because someone couldn’t wait to check their phone. If you’ve been hurt in a distracted driving accident, you have rights. The Law Office of Joel......

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Plano or anywhere in Texas, you’re probably focused on your immediate medical bills and lost wages. But what about the sleepless nights, the constant pain, or the activities you can no longer enjoy? Here at The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio......

Educational Guide by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C. On the morning of June 7, 2025, a young woman’s life was cut tragically short on the 2400 block of North Central Expressway near Park Blvd (near the Plano-Richardson border, and minutes from our Plano office.) The 27-year-old motorcyclist......

Imagine you own a delivery company in Texas, and one of your drivers, while making deliveries, speeds through a red light and crashes into a car. Even though you weren’t behind the wheel, you could be held legally responsible for the damages. This is due to vicarious liability, a principle......

TL;DR: Texas doesn’t have “No Pay, No Play” laws, so uninsured drivers can still get compensation for pain and suffering after accidents – unlike 11 other states that block this. But driving without insurance in Texas still comes with heavy fines, license suspension, and you’ll pay for all damages out......

Wolf v. Moughon: A Case Study in Negligence Per Se Imagine getting into a car accident that wasn’t your fault. Now imagine losing your case in court. Sounds unfair, right? That’s exactly what happened to Mary and Shannon Wolf in Houston. But here’s the twist: they should have won their......

In Texas, if you break a traffic law, you might find yourself facing automatic liability for any resulting vehicle accidents. This principle, known as negligence per se, means violating safety regulations can serve as undeniable proof of negligence in personal injury cases. It simplifies the process for injured parties, making......

While motorists are required to carry car insurance in Texas, the stark truth is that many don’t carry it at all or don’t carry the required amount. If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of a motorist who is uninsured, it leaves you in a bad spot, but......

If a motorist throws their car door open into your lane as you cycle down the road, it can leave you seriously injured – and you likely never saw it coming. The truth is that these accidents are so common there’s a name for them – dooring accidents. Drivers can......

Texas has bicycle laws in place that are designed to help protect cyclists – who are especially vulnerable to the impact of traffic accidents. When you’re on your bike, you don’t have the protective shell that a car affords, and even a relatively minor accident can leave you seriously injured.......

If you’ve been hit by a motorist – whether you’re in another vehicle, are on foot, or are on a bike – it’s a serious matter, and the better prepared you are to take action, the better protected your claim and your health will be. One of the most important......

Texas – just like every other state in the nation – requires every driver to wear a seatbelt behind the wheel, and doing so is always the best policy in terms of your safety on the road. If, however, you’re injured by another driver’s negligence in a car accident, the......

Truck accident claims are some of the deadliest on our roadways, and if you’ve been injured by a truck driver’s negligence, recovering on your complete losses will play a primary role in your ability to regain your health and well-being. In order to bring your strongest claim – in support......

If you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, your recovery can hinge on your ability to fully recover compensation for your losses, which can be immense. When the police arrive, they’ll likely want to speak with you and the other driver involved,......

If another driver’s negligence causes you to be injured in a car accident, you’ll file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider and settle the claim based on the legal damages – or losses – you’ve suffered. Obtaining a settlement that fairly addresses your physical, financial, and emotional losses......

Plano is one of the biggest cities in Texas, and just like other big cities in the state, it also has a lot of vehicles, which means an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. In Plano, the following are considered the most dangerous intersections and roadways: Colt Road and Mapleshade......

Should I Contact The Police After a Car Accident? In most cases, yes. You must contact the police immediately after getting into a car accident. In Texas, you are legally obligated to contact the police right away and report an accident involving an injury, death, or significant damage to the......

People sometimes drive even when the weather isn’t good for driving because they need to, not because they want to. In such cases, most drivers exercise extra care and focus when driving during inclement weather conditions, such as strong winds, severe thunderstorms, and heavy rains. They slow down as needed,......

During car accidents, the force of a vehicle crashing into an object, or another vehicle can result in extremely serious injuries, sometimes even death. These catastrophic injuries may necessitate long-term and costly medical care and leave injured victims with various disabilities that negatively affect their ability to work, earn a......

Car accidents can be very traumatic and terrifying, making it difficult to know what you should do in the aftermath of the crash. If the crash resulted in significant injuries and damages, you may miss days to months of work and accumulate costly medical bills. Fortunately, you are entitled to......

At around 3:38 pm on January 30, police officers in Plano responded to an accident at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Custer Road. According to eyewitness statements and the Plano Police Traffic Unit’s investigation, the crash was allegedly caused by a Volkswagen Jetta GLI that was traveling southbound on......

Rarely, but yes. A lot of people mistakenly think that only drivers can be responsible for a car crash because they’re the ones behind the wheel. However, passengers can be held liable for accidents in certain situations because drivers are not the only ones who owe other road users a......

When you are involved in a Texas motor vehicle accident, the responding officer will fill out an accident report, which is Form CR-3 or the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report. This report will serve as crucial evidence for your case if you file a claim or lawsuit for damages against......

Motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of fetal fatalities due to trauma to the mother’s body. The results for survivors are likewise concerning because traumatic brain injury (TBI) in early life could cause neurologic impairments later. Emergency care of injured pregnant women following a car crash is also more......

Let’s say a good friend needs to borrow your car to run errands for a couple of hours because their car is getting repaired. But before handing over your keys, you should first check how your auto insurance coverage will apply if someone else drives your case and then gets......

Plano Police investigated two suspected drunk driving incidents in 2021 that caused the death of two people. On May 30, the police investigated an accident at the intersection of Dallas Parkway and West Plano Parkway where the drunk driver allegedly failed to stop at a red light and crashed into......

Inexperienced and young drivers typically cause motor vehicle accidents in Texas. Between 2010 and 2019, 2,381 people were killed in Texas due to crashes involving teen drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), new drivers, which are usually teens, don’t have the necessary experience and judgment......

Crashes that are caused by drivers who run a red light typically lead to severe injuries or deaths. According to a report by the National Coalition for Safer Roads, 101 were killed in Texas due to crashes caused by running a red light in 2019. Also, according to the AAA......

People involved in auto accidents usually have opposing versions of how the crash occurred and which party caused it. It is common for drivers to try and blame the other for the crash, especially when the fault for the accident is not clear. Understanding how fault is determined in auto......

The vast majority of drivers and road users in Texas, or the whole country, for that matter, will encounter a dangerous or aggressive driver. Aggressive driving tactics are negative and dangerous behaviors that drivers engage in due to various reasons. Usually, aggressive drivers are drunk, suffering from emotional or mental......

The use of Rideshare apps, notably Uber, has exploded dramatically over the last couple of years. Even amidst a global pandemic, 93 million people still used Uber in 2020, earning the company $11.1 billion. Using Uber basically involves paying drivers for rides at a more affordable rate than taxi rides......

It is always a good idea for drivers to contact the police after a motor vehicle accident. State laws set out specific rules mandating reporting, so police officers can scrutinize accident scenes and document their observations in traffic collision reports. For example, Texas law requires drivers to report any collision......

Riding a motorcycle can be liberating and freeing, although it can also be very dangerous, as drivers on the road are not always attentive, and the conditions of the road can make it dangerous for even the safest motorcyclist. Read on to learn about common injuries from motorcycle accidents and......

Accidents with trucks can be more severe and costly than accidents between two passenger motor vehicles, as trucks are exponentially larger and heavier than cars. If you’ve had an accident with a truck, contact a Plano truck accident attorney now for an assessment of your rights. Below are only some......

Autonomous vehicles will not eliminate automobile accidents. Proponents of autonomous vehicles insist that these automobiles will be able to prevent collisions and crashes that would otherwise occur due to distracted driving, human error, and human miscalculation. However, autonomous vehicles cannot control the behavior of other automobiles on the road. Safety......

Approximately 13% of all truck crash fatalities in 2019 occurred in the state of Texas. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that Texas is the home of more fatal truck accidents than any other state in the country. Texas leads the country in trucking accidents. The Texas Department of......

If you have lost a loved one in a vehicle collision, there is nothing anyone can do or say to make your pain go away. Nothing can replace what you have lost, and no amount of money can provide “just compensation” for your loved one’s wrongful death. Yet, filing a......

Distracted driving is among the most-common causes of car accidents in Texas. According to data from the Insurance Information Institute (III), distracted driving is a factor in nearly one in 10 fatal accidents in the United States. Each year, thousands of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians in Texas are injured in......

When you are injured in a car accident that is someone else’s fault, you are entitled to financial compensation under Texas law. The amount you can recover is based on the amount you have lost (and will lose in the future). In order to protect yourself, you need to work......

When you get injured in an auto accident, recovering your losses usually means filing an insurance claim. All drivers are required to have auto insurance under Texas law, and Texas’s Consumer Bill of Rights for Personal Automobile Insurance is intended to ensure that all accident victims receive the insurance coverage......

When you are involved in an auto accident, there are several steps you need to try to take as soon as possible—including steps you should ideally take at the scene of the accident. We provided an overview of these steps in a previous article. However, there are mistakes you need......

Auto insurance is mandatory for all drivers under Texas law. This requirement is intended to ensure that accident victims will have access to the financial resources they need in order to recover. However, while Texas law requires all drivers to be insured, the state’s mandatory insurance requirements are relatively minimal.......

In most cases, recovering your losses after an auto accident means accepting a check from the insurance companies. But, while you may be anxious to get your vehicle repaired and move on, you need to be very careful to make sure that you do not accept a check too soon.......

When you are injured in a motorcycle accident, effectively asserting your legal rights can be crucial to your recovery. Serious injuries can lead to exorbitant medical bills, and your injuries could leave you unable to work for weeks or months – if not years. The pain and suffering caused by......

Recovering from a serious auto accident can be a trying experience, and the process can be made by all the more difficult by unfair and bad-faith insurance practices. As a victim, there is a lot you need to know, and there are several steps you need to take in order......

Yesterday I struck up a conversation with a lady at Starbucks. When I told her I was an auto accident lawyer, she said “You know, I have always wondered, what should I do if I get in an accident? Is just exchanging insurance info enough?” It is really easy, in......