Key Takeaways A T-bone accident happens when one vehicle strikes the side of another, often at an intersection. Angle collisions cause more traffic deaths than any other two-vehicle crash type. Fault often traces to a driver who ran a light, missed a stop sign, or misjudged a turn. In Texas, an injured driver cannot recover […]
Key Takeaways Texas is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash is responsible for the harm. Texas drivers must carry liability insurance that meets the minimum limits in Transportation Code Chapter 601. An injured person found more than 50 percent responsible for a crash cannot receive compensation in Texas. Police reports, photos, […]
Key Takeaways Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can pay when the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little. Texas insurers must include UM/UIM coverage in auto policies unless a person named on the policy rejects it in writing. You can sue an uninsured driver directly, but collecting a judgment from that driver is often […]
Key Takeaways Texas drivers must notify police immediately after crashes involving injury, death, or a vehicle unsafe to drive. The state no longer retains driver-filed crash reports, so the officer’s CR-3 serves as the official record. No Texas statute sets a deadline for notifying your insurer, but most auto policies require prompt notice. Reporting a […]
Key Takeaways Texas law presumes the rear driver is at fault for failing to keep a safe following distance. Lead drivers can share fault for sudden stops, broken brake lights, reversing, or cut-offs. Texas comparative fault law bars recovery once fault reaches 51 percent or more. Police reports, photos, dashcam footage, and witness statements help […]
Key Takeaways Texas law bars children under 8 or shorter than 4’9″ from riding in the front seat. Child safety seats must match the child’s age, weight, and height per manufacturer guidelines. Front-seat airbags pose a serious, potentially fatal risk to young passengers in any crash. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children […]
Key Takeaways Move to safety, check for injuries, and call 911 after the crash. Avoid discussing fault at the scene or arguing with the other driver. Call the police and document the vehicles, road conditions, signs, and any visible injuries. Get the police report number and the contact information for the witnesses before leaving. Seek […]
A car accident can cause significant stress in your life. When it is not your fault, it can add insult to injury. I’m Jackson Reed, a principal partner at Reed & Terry, L.L.P., and I work with my other principal partner, Travis Terry, and the esteemed legal team that we have built. The skilled car […]
Being in a car accident is a stressful event, especially if you or a loved one were injured. If you were in a car accident caused by poor road conditions, you may have legal recourse. Our car accident attorneys at Reed & Terry Law Firm in Sugar Land, Richmond, and Katy, TX, also serving the […]
