Hydroplaning prevention techniques to avoid weather related car accidents
Car Accidents caused by hydroplaning may occur for several reasons. It can result from weather conditions, but driver negligence may also be to blame in some cases. Drivers should adjust their driving style in the rain to keep themselves safe. Drivers can do this by using turn signals, not making sudden maneuvers, and ensuring their […]
Texas Golf Cart Accident Attorney
Golf carts are a common sight in communities across Texas, from the bustling streets of Houston to the serene pathways of Pasadena. While they offer a convenient mode of transportation, especially within golf courses and residential areas, they can also be involved in accidents that lead to serious injuries. At Joe I. Zaid & Associates, we […]
Can I Be Compensated for Mental Health Trauma After a Car Accident?
Can I be compensated for mental health trauma? Yes, you can. You may be eligible for compensation if you’ve been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression after a car accident. PTSD is a condition that results from a traumatic event, such as a car accident. It’s not uncommon for accident victims to experience […]
Why Witnesses Are Important After a Car Accident
As you’re working through your lawsuit, you may have wondered about the importance of witnesses in a car accident case. A witness statement can help you prove who was at fault and resolve disputes with your insurance company. Even if you weren’t personally involved in the crash, the witnesses’ statements would prove to the insurance […]
What is an Event Data Recorder and How Can it Help Prove Your Auto Accident Case
A black box or an event data recorder (EDR) is a computerized device that stores information on car accidents. It stores a few seconds of data from each incident. For example, the data could show that a driver accelerated suddenly to avoid a collision or reacted to an event that caused a crash. Find out […]
Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Get Out of Paying Accident Victims
Insurance adjusters are trained to lie, and many are paid to do so. For example, an adjuster may tell you that the other driver is covered up to $15,000 for property damage, but this is not true. This is just a tactic the adjuster uses to confuse the injured party and prevent them from filing […]
Can I Be Held Liable For a Car Accident That Was Caused by Bad Weather?
The Department of Transportation found that approximately 21% out of 5,891,000 automobile collisions are related to bad weather that occurs each year in the United States. Severe weather creates dangerous driving conditions. Weather like fog can impact your capability to see, which can make driving risky. Other weather such as snow, ice, and rain can […]
Auto Accidents Are The Leading Cause of Death in The United States
What is accountable for over 3 million injuries every year? Auto accidents are. Drivers have become more distracted and negligent while driving an automobile resulting in car accidents. While these can have minor effects on other victims, they also can seriously affect others, leaving some seriously injured or permanently hurt and financially devastated. Experienced Car Accident […]
A Car Accident Injury Lawyer is Necessary After a Hit-And-Run Collision
Hit-and-run auto accidents are the most undesirable of all automobile collisions. Not only are you injured, but when the other driver runs away from the scene of the crash, that driver has committed a grave auto offense and made things more complicated for you. Here are several things you should understand after a hit-and-run accident. […]
Victims of Road Rage, Listen Up: You Can Sue
You probably did nothing more than change lanes, tap your brakes, or follow the rules while someone else lost their temper. Then, in a split second, road rage turned your normal drive into a crash, a fight, or a terrifying encounter. If this happened to you in Houston or anywhere in Texas, you are not […]