You must be overwhelmed with questions after your Dallas car wreck.  Why not get the answers from a Texas board-certified personal injury attorney?

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  • What should adult children know when talking with senior parents about their driving abilities?

    It’s a strange turn of events when you have to consider talking with your own parents about their driving abilities. It may seem like just the other day they were teaching you how to drive and talking with you about being a safe driver. But now it’s your turn to talk with your aging mother or father about driving safety.

    While this conversation might not be easy an easy one to have, it is good to find out how your parent feels about the following things as he or she is aging:

    • Physical ability to drive
    • Reaction time
    • Hearing and vision
    • Confusion

    Elderly people often suffer from declining physical abilities, slower reaction times, hearing difficulties, decreased eye sight, and feeling confused while driving or getting lost. By asking your mother or father about these things, you may find out if your aging parent is concerned with his or her ability to drive safely.

    While no senior wants to give up his or her keys to the car—and the sense of independence that comes along with driving—it is better to have this conversation in order to keep your parent safe. For example, your parent may just need a new prescription that will help him or her see better in order to avoid a car crash. However, if your elderly parent has been in a recent auto crash, there could be more to the change in his or her driving abilities.

    Do your part in helping keep your aging parent safe, as well as other motorists on Dallas roads safe by suggesting he or she should:

    • Have his or her eyes checked
    • Have hearing tested
    • Get a regular physical exam
    • Talk with a doctor about medications that could impair driving skills and health problems that could prevent safe driving
    • Find alternative transportation

    Because you probably have friends who are dealing with the same issues, we encourage you to share these tips on Facebook. You never know who this information will help.

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  • After a car accident in Texas, is the other driver always held responsible for my injuries?

    Although the victims of Texas car accidents can often take action to hold the other driver responsible for the injuries they sustained, it isn’t always possible—or recommended—in every case. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult for victims to determine how or if the other driver contributed to the wreck, and even more difficult to successfully prove that responsibility to the insurance company.

    Here are two examples of situations in which it may be difficult or impossible to hold the other driver responsible for your accident injuries:

    • You were solely to blame for the accident. If you caused the crash with your own reckless behavior, then a claim against the other driver is unlikely to be successful. However, car crashes are rarely as straightforward as they seem, and it makes sense to consult with a legal professional before accepting the blame.
    • You are unable to collect enough evidence to support your claim against the other driver. You will need documentation, photos, witness reports, and other evidence to support your injury claim. Without evidence, it is unlikely that the insurance company will pay the full amount of your claim.

    Ultimately, remember that it us up to the victim to prove that the other driver should be held responsible for car collision injuries, and it’s likely that the other driver’s insurance company will be working to minimize any claims you make. 

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  • Will using a hands-free cell phone device prevent me from getting into a distracted driving accident?

    Many drivers believe that talking on their cell phones without having to hold the device is safe. Although this action is certainly better than driving while you have a phone in your hand, it’s not necessarily safe and can still cause a distracted driving crash. When you take a look at the startling statistics of driving with hands-free devices, you begin to realize just how dangerous doing so really is.

    Cell Phones Cause Crashes

    It probably wouldn’t surprise you to learn that many car accidents occur while drivers are holding cell phones in their hands. However, did you know that 26 percent of all crashes that occur involve cell phones—including those that are hands-free? According to the National Safety Council, even drivers who are using hands-free devices still get into car crashes, presumably because of distracted driving.

    Someone Is Always Talking While Driving

    At any given moment, nine percent of drivers are talking on cell phones while operating their vehicles. On any given day, 100 people die because of complications caused by car accidents. In fact, the number one cause of unintentional deaths in the United States is collisions.

    The numbers here don’t lie—no matter how careful you are, you can still get into a distracted driving crash while driving in Dallas because of talking on a cell phone. If you’re not giving the road your full attention, you're increasing the chance of being involved in a collision.

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  • Can drowsiness really cause a Colleyville teen car accident?

    Yes. According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens should get nine to ten hours of sleep, but they average about seven and a half hours per night. Lack of sleep causes poor reaction time, poor thinking, and bad vision. It also leads to a low processing speed of information, short-term memory, and sub-par performance. Lack of sleep can act in the same way as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Driving at night, which subsequently often leads to driving while drowsy, is the biggest risk factor for fatal teen car accidents.

    Here are ways to stay safe and prevent a Colleyville teen auto collision: 

    • Consider how much sleep you have had before getting behind the wheel.
    • If you feel drowsy, pull over to a safe spot and take a 15 to 20 minute nap.
    • If you need to drive a long distance, plan your route with proper rest breaks.
    • Drink caffeine! Two cups of coffee are enough to increase your alertness for several hours of driving.

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  • I am pregnant. Are there precautions I can take to avoid injury in a Grapevine car accident?

    Yes, there are plenty of precautions that you can take while pregnant in order to avoid serious injury to yourself and to your unborn baby. When operating or riding in a motor vehicle, always remember to:

    • Wear a seat belt. 
    • Position the seat as far back as possible from the steering wheel
    • Leave airbags on while riding in the vehicle 
    • Avoid engaging in distracted driving

    Above all, the seat belt is your number one way to stay safe. No matter how uncomfortable it may be, it must always be worn—and worn correctly. Remember the lap strap should be under your belly—especially during those last few months—and over your hips. The shoulder belt should run across your body and not off to the side. If you need to and are able to, adjust the shoulder height so that the belt is able to fit snugly on your body.

    Car accidents, even minor wrecks, do have the potential to cause miscarriage or preterm birth. You may also suffer internal injuries which may or may have immediate symptoms. 

    Have You Been Injured In A Texas Car Accident?

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  • I was hurt in a car accident in Dallas, TX and have missed a lot of work. Can I sue for loss of income?

    If you missed work because of your Texas car crash then you can file a lawsuit that includes being reimbursed for lost wages. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you determine just how much money you have lost due to the crash. In Texas, you can sue for lost wages that are related to:

    • Time off work for your initial hospitalization
    • Time you missed due to ongoing physical therapy or medical treatments
    • Loss of earning capacity

    Of these three, loss of earning capacity can be the most difficult to determine. There are many factors that go into figuring out how the injuries sustained in your crash will affect your earning potential. For example, let's say that you work as a welder. If you injure your hand, and this injury will keep you from working in the trade you are trained in, then you have a good chance of getting compensation for loss of earning capacity. However, if you work as a writer, and your leg is injured, there is little chance that you can successfully sue for loss of earning capacity.

    Have You Been Injured In A Texas Car Accident?

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  • A lot of Dallas car accident attorneys talk about their experience. However, does hiring an experienced personal injury attorney really matter?

    That depends. Too many "experienced" attorneys are experienced in all the wrong ways. They may claim to have successfully handled thousands of car crash cases in and around Dallas, TX, but how do they measure their success?

    Clients Deserve an Advocate

    Too many law firms prefer quantity over quality. These "case mills" get as many clients as possible and get their cases settled quickly. While a quick resolution seems ideal, rushing through a personal injury lawsuit can leave the crash victim without the money they need to pay for medical bills, lost wages and a vehicle repair or replacement. Concerned only with their paycheck, these law firms sacrifice your future for their financial gain.

    Experience that Matters to Injured Car Accident Victims in Texas

    What you need is experience that counts. At the Hart Law Firm we work to get our clients maximum compensation. If the insurance company is trying to deny you the benefits you rightly deserve, we will fight for these benefits, not settle for less than you need.

    Have You Been Injured In A Texas Car Accident?

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  • I have been involved in a Dallas car accident. Is the insurance company giving me a fair offer?

    Insurance companies are concerned about one thing and one thing only: Their money.  They don't want to give you the money you need to recover from your auto crash, they want to give you the smallest amount possible, leaving their bottom line intact and you without the money you deserve. 

    Alone, a fight with your insurance company or that of the other drivers' is almost always a losing battle.  Unless you have hired an experienced, aggressive attorney, they know they can wear you down and get you to accept a too low offer.

    An effective attorney will have a reputation that precedes them.  In Dallas, the Hart Law Firm is known as a fierce advocate of their clients.  Our clients work with one attorney.  This attorney will get to know you and your case very well, will present a professional, aggressive case to the insurance company and, if needed, a jury. 

    If you have any doubts as to our effectiveness as a Dallas, TX law firm, read over our client testimonials.  You will find that our clients are not just another face in the crowd, they are our reason for practicing law. 

    Have You Been Injured In A Texas Car Accident?

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