A permanent disability resulting from a car accident doesn’t just change your present. These incidents can rewrite your entire future, affecting your ability to work, care for yourself, and engage in activities that once defined your life. When injuries cross the threshold from temporary to permanent, the legal and financial stakes escalate dramatically. You not only need to fight for compensation to address…
Letting someone else drive your car in Texas creates a web of legal and financial consequences that many vehicle owners don’t discover until after an accident happens. Texas follows specific rules when a non-owner is behind the wheel. Whether you are the owner whose car was borrowed or the driver who crashed someone else’s vehicle, understanding Texas law on this issue is critical…
Negligent entrustment is a legal theory that holds vehicle owners responsible when they hand their keys to someone they know—or should know—is unfit to drive safely. This doctrine extends liability beyond just the person behind the wheel, potentially allowing accident victims to pursue compensation from the car’s owner even if that person was not present during the crash. Knowing when negligent entrustment applies…
When you are involved in a car accident, driving without a valid license can complicate your ability to recover compensation. However, it doesn’t automatically destroy your claim. While operating a vehicle unlicensed is illegal and can certainly be used against you, the question of who caused the accident remains separate from whether you had legal permission to drive. In these situations, a McAllen…
After a car accident, the question of who pays your medical bills can create real financial stress. You may need to wait months or even years for an insurance claim or lawsuit to resolve, while your medical expenses keep piling up. Fortunately, there are avenues available to help pay your bills before your car accident case settles. A McAllen car accident lawyer can…
