Truck and car accidents are common in the winter months, especially during the holidays. People are busy and more distracted than usual. It’s also easy to get caught up in the holiday cheer. At Springer & Lyle, your well-being is important to us not only during the holidays, but every…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is the seventh leading cause of trucking accidents. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are also concerned about the serious injuries that can occur when a fatigued truck driver is on the road. FMCSA Fatigue Prevention Requirements In 2018 on Texas…
There are common beliefs about car accidents that are not true but are instead just myths. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle think it is important for you to know what the myths are. Some common car accident myths include the following. A Low Impact Car Accident is Not Serious This kind of accident can…
If you are involved in a moderate car accident, you may think you are not hurt. You resist getting checked out medically and may even say, “I’m okay.” At our law firm, Springer & Lyle, we often see people who thought the same thing. They refused medical treatment immediately after…
According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving weekend is the second most dangerous holiday time to be on the road. The Fourth of July is the only holiday season that has more accidents. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that 55.3 million people will be traveling over the 2019 Thanksgiving…
Driving while intoxicated does not just mean driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Driving under the influence of a prescription drug that affects “the normal use of mental or physical faculties” is also illegal. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about how a person driving…
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that in 2017, there were 27,148 road construction accidents across the state of Texas. It has been reported that more than three people every single day are seriously injured. Many more suffer from less debilitating injuries. Every week, four people are killed in…
Texas law requires insurance companies to offer drivers personal injury protection coverage (PIP) in the amount of $2,500 as part of their automobile insurance policy. You can increase coverage up to $10,000. If you decline to purchase PIP Insurance, you must do so in writing. At Springer & Lyle, we strongly…
The term car accidents covers a wide range of situations: they stretch from seemingly mild fender benders in parking lots to multi-car pile ups on highways. Regardless of the degree of drama involved, even the slightest accident can result in serious injury. Personal Injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle want…
In 2017 in Texas, 254,853 persons were injured in motor vehicle crashes with 17,546 of them sustaining an incapacitating injury. The death toll was 3,721. Approximately 40 percent of those killed were not wearing a seat belt. At Springer & Lyle, we encourage everyone to fasten up when riding in…
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