Our Houston attorneys discuss how to identify reckless drivers on the road and avoid being involved in a car accident. If you were injured, contact our law firm for legal help.
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This Labor Day, we recognize and celebrate all workers. Happy Labor Day!
THANK YOU to a thoughtful client who wrote a very nice online review and dropped off goodies for Smith & Hassler team members Daragh Carter and Abigail Villegas.
BMW's Changing Lanes podcast offers some valuable tips on how to prevent drowsy driving crashes when embarking on long trips. If you were hurt in a drowsy driving crash, contact our Texas attorneys and schedule your free legal consultation.
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This is a real response from a major insurance company (Geico) to written discovery we served on behalf of our client. To give you the background, Requests for Admissions are used to resolve basic fact issues early on in a lawsuit. The party responding can admit the fact, or deny it.
In this case, it seems like the only thing Geico feels able to admit is their name. They can't even bring themselves to admit that our client was involved in a car accident.
This is absurd. They should be ashamed.
Pedestrian accident deaths are at the highest level in nearly 30 years in the United States and Texas ranks third, with almost 300 fatalities, according to a recent nationwide study.
If you've been injured in a pedestrian accident because of a driver’s negligent behavior, know your rights. Consult with an experienced accident attorney who knows how to pursue justice and get results. Contact Smith & Hassler in Houston.
https://www.smithandhassler.com/pedestrian-accidents/texas-ranked-3rd-fatal-accidents/
No one who lives in the Houston area will be surprised to learn that we have some of the toughest commutes in the country. Even so, the seriousness of the problem is staggering.
When you are sharing the road with thousands of other motorists, there is always the danger that another driver’s negligence will cause a wreck that leaves you hurt. If that happened to you, contact Smith & Hassler for a free legal consultation.
https://www.smithandhassler.com/car-accidents/worst-most-dangerous-commutes-houston/
Whiplash is a common injury seen in car accidents, often in rear-end accidents. It’s a painful and restricting injury that can impact your daily activities. It can also affect your ability to work, leading to a loss of income. Smith & Hassler understands the impact that whiplash can have and fight to help you recover compensation.
If you or a loved one is suffering a whiplash injury after an accident, call the experienced car accident attorneys at Smith & Hassler Attorneys at Law at 877-777-1529 or visit us at:
smithandhassler.com/car-accidents/injuries/whiplash/
Are you suffering from neck pain after a car accident? You could be suffering from whiplash. See the symptoms of whiplash below and if
you or a loved one is suffering a whiplash injury after an accident, call the experienced legal team at Smith & Hassler Attorneys at Law at 877-777-1529 or visit us at:
smithandhassler.com/car-accidents/injuries/whiplash/
Texas law states that pedestrians have just as much right to use the road as motorists do, provided that they obey the rules of the road. The reality in the Houston area, though, is that pedestrians’ rights are often not respected -- with potentially deadly consequences.
That’s why we fight so hard to hold negligent drivers and their insurance companies accountable. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact Smith & Hassler, Attorneys at Law for a free consultation.
Learn more about what we can do to protect pedestrian safety here:
https://www.smithandhassler.com/pedestrian-accidents/avoid-houston-area-accidents/
Houston is the largest city in Texas, so we see our fair share of car accidents. How many car accidents happen daily in Houston and what are some common causes? We break down the numbers for you in a new easy-to-read infographic --> https://www.smithandhassler.com/car-accidents/crash-statistics/
Large commercial trucks are necessary to keeping the economy going in Texas, but they can be dangerous, which means more potential for serious or deadly accidents.
Find out more about commercial truck law enforcement and what you should do after a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler accident here:
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If you were in a car accident, you may want to obtain a copy of a very important document. Our attorneys explain how to read your Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report
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Did you know that most whiplash cases are caused by rear-end collisions? If you or a loved one is suffering a whiplash injury after an accident, call the experienced car accident attorneys at Smith & Hassler Attorneys at Law at 877-777-1529 or visit us at smithandhassler.com/car-accidents/injuries/whiplash/ to learn more about how we can help.
We're often asked about pro bono work. Our Texas law firm operates on a contingency fee basis. Our attorneys explain the difference between the two.
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If you are in the market for a dash cam, the Rexing V1 is an excellent choice. Rated 4.5/5 stars on Amazon, based on 11,677 ratings. Cost is $100, not including an SD card. A good 128GB SD card will cost around $15. The Rexing V1 is a good choice because it does not use a lithium ion battery, it uses a capacitor instead, which means it holds up much better to the extreme interior temperatures vehicles reach in the Houston sun. The unit is an easy self-installation, and can be powered using a cord that plugs into a standard cigarette lighter. In most vehicles, the dash cam powers-up when the ignition is turned on, and powers off when the ignition is turned off.
So for an investment of about $115, you will have some peace of mind that if you are involved in a collision, you'll have high definition video showing who did what to whom.
https://www.amazon.com/Rexing-Dashboard-Recorder-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B00X528FNE
Our law firm has handled tens of thousands of motor vehicle collision claims in our 30+ year history, and we highly recommend all drivers have a dash cam.
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This fatal crash that claimed two young lives simply HAS to be due to distracted driving...there really is no other explanation.
19-year old Neal Kumar and his 14-year old brother Ravi Kumar lost their lives this weekend in a terribly severe rear-end collision on Interstate 69 at the San Jacinto River Bridge in Cleveland, Liberty County this weekend. The brothers were rear seat passengers in a vehicle driven by their father, David Kumar. The Kumar family were stopped for traffic backed-up due to construction when they were hit at highway speed by a Dodge van belonging to Gulf Coast Fiber Services and driven by 28-year old Cory Messer from Spring, TX.
Our Houston attorneys explain how to pursue a claim after a rear-end collision. If you were hurt in an accident, contact our law firm today for a free and confidential case evaluation.
https://www.smithandhasslerblog.com/rear-end-collision-car-accident-claim.html
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