The seat belt is the single most important development in motor vehicle safety. Over the last few decades, seat belts have saved millions of lives. All 50 states have some type of seat belt law in place. Obeying the seat belt laws in Texas can keep you and your loved ones safe while driving, as well as protect you from legal trouble. Seat Belt Facts and Statistics Science has proven again and again that the safest choice vehicle occupants can make is to use a seat belt. The decision not to wear a seat belt can be fatal. According to… Read More
Every state has different laws regarding how it will deal with car accident claims and insurance liability. Most systems fall into two classes: “at-fault” and “no-fault.” The law in the state where you live will determine who is responsible for paying for an automobile accident – you or the other driver. Learn from our personal injury lawyers how Texas’s at-fault car accident law works to know what to expect from your car insurance claims process. What Is an At-Fault Car Accident Law? All but 12 states use an at-fault law to determine car accident liability. In an at-fault car… Read More
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death of children and infants every year. One of the best things that parents and guardians can do to protect their children is to obey Texas’s car seat laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car seats saved at least 325 children under the age of 5 years old in a single year. Following Texas’s car seat laws can keep your child out of harm’s way and prevent legal ramifications. When Is a Car Seat Required in Texas? Texas law makes safety restraint systems mandatory for all drivers, passengers… Read More
What’s the Value of My Car After a Car Accident? After a car accident, the car’s value will decrease even if it was professionally repaired and restored to its original condition. This decrease in the car’s value after an accident is called diminished value. Insurance companies use the term diminished value to refer to the comparative value of the car before and after the accident. There are three kinds of diminished values that insurance companies track. These three values include: Immediate diminished value — the car’s resale value after the accident but before repair Inherent diminished value —… Read More
There are streaks no state in America wants to promote or even acknowledge, and Texas’ streak of at least one traffic death per day for 21 years is one of those. In 2021, at least 11 people have died each day on Texas roadways. The Austin car accident lawyers of Loewy Law Firm want to see the fatality numbers go down and stay down. There have been over 4,000 traffic deaths in 2021, after 3,896 deaths in 2020. There have been over 70,000 fatalities during that 21-year streak. The Texas Department of Transportation wants to break that streak as… Read More
Driving in Austin can be a hassle. With the massive increase in population over the past two decades straining our roads and highways, it can be difficult, even dangerous, to get where you need to go in Austin. But some roads are more hazardous than others. Let’s review the most dangerous highways in Austin and talk about your options after a crash. What Are the Most Dangerous Highways in Austin? Austin has some of the worst traffic congestion in the world. We regularly spend hours waiting in traffic, burning fuel, moving at… Read More
If you were involved in a car accident, you might want to consult a lawyer to learn about your legal options. Injuries, property damage, and time away from work can lead to various expenses. If your actions didn’t contribute to the crash, you should not be financially responsible. The at-fault driver or another negligent party should be the one to compensate you for your losses. Hiring a car accident lawyer to represent you in your case is one of the best decisions to make following a car crash. Unfortunately, some law firms only care about making money and won’t… Read More
Every state has its own system for determining liability for compensating victims of car accidents. The state of Texas has a modified comparative fault system for car accident claims. This means you can receive compensation for losses caused by the accident even if you were partly at fault for the crash. However, the amount of compensation you can recover is reduced by your percentage of fault. In Texas, the at-fault driver (the driver at least 51% at fault) is liable for compensating the injured driver involved in the crash. Typically, the at-fault driver’s insurer compensates the accident victim. Identifying the… Read More
Numerous accidents occur at intersections every year in Austin, Texas. All intersections – areas where two or more roads cross or meet – have a degree of danger. However, some intersections are more dangerous than others. Driving through intersections requires experience and concentration behind the wheel. Accidents can occur in an instant, especially when stoplights are ignored. If you reside in Austin, it’s important that you know about the most dangerous intersection in the city. Being aware of these areas will help keep you and other motorists safe on the roads. If you have been hurt in a car accident… Read More
The Loewy Law Firm has secured a $100,000 settlement for an Austin resident hit by a car who ran a stop sign and hit our client. We obtained the full insurance policy of the driver who hurt our client. Our next step will be seeking to obtain an additional $100,000 from our client’s Underinsured Motorist (UIM) policy. If you have been injured in a car crash, please give us a call today. We can help. Read More
