Loewy Law Firm Blog  — Car Accidents

In Texas, all drivers are required to have liability insurance. This insurance is intended to cover any injuries and property damage that a motorist might cause to others. If you’ve been involved in a collision in Austin and someone else was to blame, you might wonder if you can file a claim against their insurance. Doing so could help pay for your medical… Read More

A car accident can leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. While you struggle to cope with physical injuries, you must also make time to talk to the insurance company and report the accident. Dealing with insurance adjusters is never easy. No matter how polite they are to you over the phone, their agenda is to settle your claim as quickly as possible for… Read More

Lots of people get into accidents. Most of them are minor, with a little body damage to the car and a bump on the head for the occupant. Should you make a police report and hire a personal injury attorney? It doesn’t seem necessary. Your injury was hardly noticeable, and the body damage is easy to repair. Why bother with an attorney? Loewy… Read More

Tinting your vehicle’s windows can help keep you cool and block the sun on a hot and bright Texas day. It is important, however, to obey Texas’ window tint laws when adding this feature to your vehicle. Otherwise, you could face fines and penalties. A driver who breaks Texas’ window tint laws could also be found at fault for a related car accident. Read More

Hundreds of drivers in Texas pull trailers of all sizes behind their cars to carry vehicles, cargo, equipment and livestock. Unfortunately, not all of these drivers are careful or prudent in how they load, attach and handle their trailers. This can lead to car accidents caused by negligent trailer owners. All drivers must obey Texas’ trailer laws to ensure roadworthy vehicles and… Read More

Before you can register a motor vehicle in Texas, you must show proof of financial responsibility. The most common form of proof is automobile insurance. Motor vehicle drivers in Texas must carry at least the minimum required amounts of insurance to avoid penalties. If you get into an auto accident in Texas, your insurance or the other driver’s insurance will cover your losses,… Read More

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… 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… 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… 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… Read More