Houston Car Accident Blog
Plain-English answers about Texas car accident claims, insurance company tactics, medical treatment, and protecting your rights after a Houston crash. New articles are added regularly.
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Hit by Someone Driving for Work? The Employer May Owe You
That logo on the door changes your case. Here is when a Texas employer is responsible for its driver, and the evidence you need to prove it.
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The Insurance Company’s Medical Exam: How Independent Is It?
They call it an independent medical examination. Their doctor, their money, their report. Here is what the exam is for and how to handle it.
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Multi-Car Pileups in Houston: Who Pays When Five Cars Collide?
Chain reaction wrecks split fault between several drivers and several insurers, and each one wants to shift a few points onto you. Here is how fault gets decided.
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Pre-Existing Conditions: They Take You As They Find You
The adjuster says your old back injury caused everything. Texas law says otherwise. Here is how aggravation claims work and how you prove one.
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Gaps in Medical Treatment: The Fastest Way to Lose Claim Value
Miss a few appointments and the insurer says you were never hurt. Here is why treatment gaps happen, what they cost you, and how to close one.
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How Your Social Media Posts Get Used Against You After a Crash
Insurance adjusters look at your posts. Here is what they hunt for, what to stop posting today, and the one thing you must not do with old photos.
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Should You Give a Recorded Statement After a Houston Car Wreck?
The other driver’s adjuster wants you on tape. Here is what that recording is really for, how your words get used later, and how to handle the call.
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Who Pays for Your Rental Car While Yours Is in the Shop After a Houston Crash?
Your car’s in the shop after a crash you didn’t cause. Here’s who pays for the rental, how loss of use works, and when your own coverage steps in.
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Back-to-School Driving in Houston: School Zones, Buses, and What to Do if Your Child Is Hurt
School’s back and Houston streets get riskier fast. Here’s how to drive safely around school zones and buses, plus exactly what to do if your child is hurt in a crash.
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Hit by a City or County Vehicle in Houston? Your Clock Is Much Shorter
A city, county, or government vehicle hit you in Houston. The deadline to act is far shorter than a normal crash. Here’s why you have to move immediately.