Blog Category | Car accident

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......

Imagine you own a delivery company in Texas, and one of your drivers, while making deliveries, speeds through a red light andcrashes 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 that......

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 acar 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 case......

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 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......

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......

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......

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......

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.......

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......