Car Accident Statistics

Car Accident Statistics

The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports that as of March 9, 2020, 566 people had already lost their lives in vehicle accidents on Texas highways. That tally changes daily. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about the number of people who are injured as well as about the family members…

Should I Seek Medical Treatment After a Moderate Accident?

Should I Seek Medical Treatment After a Moderate Accident?

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…

Seat Belt Injuries

Seat Belt Injuries

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…

Will Not Wearing A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

Will Not Wearing A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

Wearing a seat belt can save your life, but can it also save your personal injury case?  If you’re hurt in a car accident that’s not your fault, you would like to be compensated for your damages.  You may have expenses from medical bills, lost wages, and therapy.  The concern…