Car Accidents
The Many Hazards of Drowsy Driving
If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was the result of drowsy driving, a Houston auto wreck attorney at McDonald Worley can help. Call today for more information. Drowsy driving results in many vehicle accidents around the country. In fact, NHTSA estimates that drowsy driving alone is possibly the reason for 1 in…
Read MoreUninsured Driver Protection in Las Vegas
The state of Nevada requires all drivers, including those in Las Vegas, to have auto insurance. However, many drivers choose to ignore this law. This can cause any number of issues if you are in a collision with an uninsured driver. This type of crash often leads to frustration over mounting medical bills and unpaid…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Get Injured in an Uber Accident
If you’ve been injured in an Uber accident, contact a Los Angeles Uber accident attorney at McDonald Worley for help. With revenues over $14 billion in 2019, Uber has been one of the fastest-growing startups in the past decade. Today, there are over 2.5 million drivers that provide Uber rides in almost every city in…
Read MoreGetting Compensation as a Passenger of the At-Fault Vehicle
When you get into a car with someone, you trust the driver to get you to your destination safely. But, the risk of an accident is always present. Unfortunately, you might have to bear the pain and the cost of severe injuries when mistakes are made, and you end up in a motor vehicle accident.…
Read MoreSome Things You Should Know About Comparative Fault in the State of Texas
If you’ve been injured in a crash, contact a Houston, Texas car accident lawyer at McDonald Worley for help. Texas is considered to be a “fault” state when it comes to traffic-related accidents. So if you are operating a motor vehicle in the state of Texas, you must buy a minimum amount of liability insurance.…
Read MoreRisks of Rideshare Services Like Uber
If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident, contact one of our Houston Uber accident attorneys right away for help. The popularity of rideshare services like Uber has exploded among the hip and modern in most cities across the globe. Many people prefer to use an Uber rather than alternative forms of public transportation or…
Read More12 Steps You Should Take After a Car Accident
Have you or someone close to you been in a car crash in Houston, Texas? Well, you might have suffered severe injuries and your emotions are high. However, you need to follow these actions at the scene of the accident and afterwards. 1. Stay at the Scene of the Accident Don’t leave the scene of…
Read MoreExpert Advice On What To Do After an Accident
1. Seek Medical Attention It is critical to seek medical attention after being injured in a Houston car accident. Emergency medical treatment may be required immediately and an ambulance should be called to the scene of the accident to provide the necessary urgent care. The ambulance will probably take the injured person to a hospital…
Read MoreHow Much Surgery Can Cost You After a Car Accident
Every year, around 50,000 people die in car accidents. Even mild accidents can often shock the daily lives of motorists who are affected by these incidents. You might actually need to go to the hospital even after being in a simple fender bender. In order to fully recover, surgery is required by numerous car accident…
Read MoreUnexpected Medical Expenses From Crash Injuries During Stay-At-Home Orders
Los Angeles has certainly seen substantial changes since Governor Gavin Newsome implemented the stay-at-home order. Not only have the freeway and surface streets of LA cleared out, but the general finding is that speeding and high-risk driving are up. Why? Californian’s are often stuck in gridlock. Especially throughout LA, where many freeways and highways intersect…
Read MoreHow to Use In-Car Tools to Avoid Accidents
In-car tools are changing the game for drivers, and while you may have seen the videos of people snoozing behind the wheel in a Tesla, we’re talking about slightly lower-tech tools. As vehicles and their manufacturers continue to advance to match pace with our technological advancements, you can be sure that some tools can help…
Read MoreIs it a Good Idea to Negotiate Your Auto Insurance Claim Yourself?
If you get into a car accident in Houston – any kind of accident – you’re going to need to file an auto insurance claim. If the crash wasn’t your fault, you’ll be filing the claim against the other driver’s policy. Most of the time, if the accident is clear-cut, your claim will be approved.…
Read MoreCan a Rear-End Accident Really Be Deadly?
Usually, when we talk about rear-end accidents, we refer to them as being minor. Maybe you’re stopped in traffic and someone bumps into the back of your car. Or, you’re stuck in bumper to bumper traffic and you get hit from behind. When you’re not driving all that fast, these accidents are indeed rather minor.…
Read MoreCan You Change Attorneys in Your Case?
The short answer is yes that you can change attorneys in the middle of your case as long as you’re not stuck in a contract. Most attorneys do not “lock” their clients into contracts that prohibit them from leaving. Instead, what often happens is that the attorneys involved will try to move forward in the…
Read MoreAssault at a Car Accident Scene
In 2020 you’d imagine that there are more important things going on than getting so upset over a wreck or traffic issue that it would lead to assault. However, that’s exactly what happens, and it happens more often than many people care to acknowledge. If you’ve been involved in an accident and got injured, an…
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