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…
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…
Almost since the day the first Red Light Cameras were installed in Texas in 2007, critics have said they should be removed. They claim that they are unconstitutional and cause more accidents than they prevent. Governor Greg Abbott agreed with the critics and signed a bill banning the use of…
Distracted driving is a bad habit for many travelers. It seems like we never take enough time to prepare for our activities. Operating a vehicle with other things occupying your focus or your mind is bad enough. What’s even worse is driving in a distracted state with children. Springer &…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Texas rates second as the most dangerous state for trucking accident fatalities. Only California has more. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle know how great the risk is of you getting seriously injured if you are hit by an 80,000-pound fully-loaded…
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