Texas Personal Injury Blog

What Are The Most Dangerous Roadways and Intersections for Cars in Plano, TX?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | September 01, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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. ...

Should I Contact The Police After a Car Accident?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | August 15, 2022 | Auto Accidents
In most cases, yes. You must contact the police immediately after getting into a car accident. ...

How Do You Determine Fault in An Accident If Weather is at Play?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | August 01, 2022 | Auto Accidents
People sometimes drive even when the weather isn’t good for driving because they need to, not because they want to. ...

What Are The Most Serious Injuries From Car Accidents?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | July 01, 2022 | Auto Accidents
During car accidents, the force of a vehicle crashing into an object, or another vehicle can result in extremely serious injuries, sometimes even death. ...

Steps to Take If I am Hit By An Out of State Driver in Texas?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | June 15, 2022 | Auto Accidents
Car accidents can be very traumatic and terrifying, making it difficult to know what you should do in the aftermath of the crash. ...

Fatal Wreck in Plano
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | May 22, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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....

Can a Passenger Be Responsible For Causing an Accident in Texas?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | May 10, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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....

Where Can I Find My Police Report in TX?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Apr 22, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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...

What Should I Do If I am Pregnant and in a Car Accident?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Apr 10, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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...

If Someone Else Drives Your Car and Gets in an Accident, Am I Responsible?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Mar, 25 2022 | Auto Accidents
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...

Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents in Texas
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Mar 10, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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...

Who is At Fault If a Permit Driver Gets in an Accident?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Jan 12, 2022 | Auto Accidents
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...

Can I Get My Accident Footage From a Red Light Camera?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Dec 30, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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...

Can Fault Be Determined by Auto Accident Damage?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Dec 17, 2021 | Auto Accidents
People involved in auto accidents usually have opposing versions of how the crash occurred and which party caused it...

What to Be On The Lookout for in Aggressive Drivers?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Nov 30, 2021 | Auto Accidents
The vast majority of drivers and road users in Texas, or the whole country, for that matter, will encounter a dangerous or aggressive driver...

What Should I Do After Being Injured in an Uber Accident?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Nov 12, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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...

Injuries From Dog Bites
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Oct 29, 2021 | Dog Bite Claims
Dog bite injuries can be serious, and they can lead to unexpected injuries and complications...

Should I Contact The Police After A Car Accident?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Oct 13, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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...

Common Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Sep 30, 2021 | Motorcycle Accidents
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...

What are the Top Causes of Truck Accidents?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Sep 15, 2021 | Truck Accidents
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...

Self-Driving Cars Will be Involved in Crashes
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Aug 31, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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...

Texas Leads in Fatal Truck Crashes
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Aug 19, 2021 | Truck Accidents
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...

Understanding Your Family’s Legal Rights After a Fatal Collision in Texas
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Mar 24, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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...

How Do You Recover Compensation for a Distracted Driving Accident in Texas?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Mar 1, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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,...

What Losses Can You Recover After an Auto Accident in Texas?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Feb 1, 2021 | Auto Accidents
When you are injured in an 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 Can Auto Insurance Companies Deny Coverage in Texas?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Jan 1, 2021 | Auto Accidents
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...

What NOT To Do After a Car Accident in Texas
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Dec 1, 2020 | Auto Accidents
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...

What are Texas’s Auto Insurance Laws?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Nov 1, 2020 | Auto Accidents
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...

Auto Insurance Claim – When Should You Settle Your Texas Auto Insurance Claim?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Oct 1, 2020 | Auto Accidents
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....

What are Your Legal Rights After a Motorcycle Accident in Texas?
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Sep 1, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
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...

7 Important Facts for Auto Accident Victims in Texas
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Aug 1, 2020 | Auto Accidents
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...

What to Do After a Car Accident
by The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio | Jul 1, 2020 | Auto Accidents
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 the...