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by Houston Personal Injury Attorney Marc Whitehead

Personal Injury Attorney: More Types of Car Defects That You Should Be On the Lookout For

April 10, 2015 by

Last time, we listed six potential car defects that you should watch out for and talked about how they might cause harm to you and your loved ones. Below you’ll find six more real defects that have happened in the past and could pop up ...

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A Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Talks about Types of Car Defects

April 2, 2015 by

With all the controversy and anger currently surrounding the defective GM ignition switches which reportedly caused the deaths of at least 13 people, you might be wondering which parts of your car you should watch out for and could potentially sue over if they caused ...

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Houston Personal Injury Attorney: Why the “American Rule” Is Important

March 26, 2015 by

As a Houston personal injury attorney, one of my main issues of concern is threats to the “American Rule,” which has been a part of our laws since our country’s birth. This is the principle that each litigant will pay his or her own attorney’s ...

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Texas Auto Accident-10 Common Questions Pt 2

August 25, 2012 by

6. Who will pay for a rental car while my car is being repaired?

Generally, once the insurance adjuster for the other driver has investigated the accident and determined that the other driver is at fault, the insurance company for the other driver will pay ...

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Texas Auto Accidents-10 Common Questions -Pt 1

August 20, 2012 by

Answers to 10 Common Questions

1. I have been in an automobile accident. What is the first thing I should do?

First, call the police, by dialing 911.  At the scene of the accident, be sure to obtain the name, address, license number, and ...

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What Are Your Personal Injury Damages Under Texas Law

August 15, 2012 by

What Are Your Damages Under Texas Law? 

You may be able to recover your losses even if you are at fault or if the other driver is uninsured. If you purchased Personal Injury Protection and Collision coverage, your insurance company must repair your vehicle ...

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How Do You Determine Fault In an Auto Accident?

July 5, 2012 by

How do you determine who is a fault if you are in an auto accident in Houston, Texas?

  • In my previous blog post, I discussed some basic things that you should do first if you are every unfortunate enough to be involved in a ...
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