by Houston Personal Injury Attorney Marc Whitehead
Car Accidents are the most common type of personal injury claim in Texas. When involved in a car accident, most people worry about how much the incident will cost them and who is responsible. Here is a list of expenses generally covered by the responsible party:
Practically all car accidents that are not caused by equipment failure can be avoided if drivers use reasonable and ordinary care factoring in their driving conditions. Below are some of the most common causes of passenger car accidents:
Personal Injury caused by a truck accident can be devastating. Interstate commerce is still thriving across the U.S. and throughout Texas. Semi-trucks, or 18-wheelers, are seen on surface streets, as well as highways. No matter where they are, they are a potential danger to themselves and the vehicles around them.
Many tractor-trailer drivers are paid by the delivery and
An accident causing Personal injury and property damage can be traumatic. When involved in a car accident, most people worry about how much the incident will cost them and who is responsible. Here is a list of expenses generally covered by the responsible party:
Car Accident Statistics
With the increasing number of cars on the roads each year, car accidents have become an unfortunate, but common sight. On average there are over 6 million car accidents in the United States every year and more than 3 million people are injured due to car accidents; 2 million of these injuries are permanent. There are over
At Marc Whitehead & Associates, auto & trucking accidents are the most common type of personal injury claim that we handle. Over the past two decades we have handled hundreds of these types of claims that involved major injury and death to the less serious soft tissue or Awhiplash@ type of claims. We view all claims with
As a Texas lawyer who handles many personal injury cases, I understand the value of the American Rule, which is the principle that each litigant will pay his or her own attorney’s fees, whether the case is won or lost. It protects the rights of average citizens who want to fight for their rights in court against very
House Bill 273’s Impact beyond Personal Injury Cases. In past blogs, I have focused on the impact of House Bill 273 on personal injury cases, but the Bill was not just confined to this area. Instead, it was intended to be a broader overhaul in litigation proceedings. For example, some of the “loser pays” modifications that almost went into
As a Houston injury attorney, I know that one of the biggest concerns for many of my clients is the cost of litigation. They’ve just gone through a huge ordeal that has cost them physically, emotionally, and, of course, financially. Many may fear seeking out justice in court, because they believe that if they lose they’ll now have legal bills
Companies have many ways of discouraging people who pursue personal injury cases, and one of the most effective is distorting the facts of the case in the media. It’s likely you’ve heard about the case of Stella Liebeck, the woman who sued McDonald’s over spilled coffee. Most people use her case as an example of why our system is
Marc Whitehead
Board Certified - Personal Injury
Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Marc Whitehead
Board Certified - Social Security Disability Law
National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy
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