Vehicle Accidents

If you were riding as a passenger in an automobile and suffered an injury, you may have several avenues for compensation. Depending upon fault, you may pursue a claim against the driver of your vehicle, or of the other vehicle, and in some situations, both drivers.

The negligence law in Texas is based on comparative negligence. Since a passenger is negligent free, the passenger can collect damages from the driver at fault. In a one vehicle crash, the person liable is the driver. In a two vehicle collision, each driver could share responsibility and the passenger would collect damages according to the percentage of negligence of each driver.

If the driver of your vehicle is a family member with whom you reside, the damages might be limited to $30,000.00. Do not hesitate to take action. Your relative or friend has been paying insurance premiums to cover this type of incident.

If your driver carries Personal Injury Protection (PIP) or Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage, there may be additional insurance for your injuries. The Law Office of Todd Rash collaborates with medical professionals and other experts to document the extent of an injury, and present and future disability.

As more vehicles occupy the roads, there are more opportunities for negligent drivers and careless acts which cause collisions with injuries ranging from whiplash to loss of life.

There are other hazards to driving such as dangerous roadway designs, automobile design defects, roll over risk, airbag failure, or the negligence of liquor establishments that allow their customers to drink and drive. In America, at least one person is injured every 10 seconds in a motor vehicle collision.

If you, or a loved one, sustains an injury in a motor vehicle or motorcycle collision in Texas, call or use the form on this website to obtain a free consultation and professional evaluation.

Large commercial trucks are the most dangerous vehicles on the highway and roads today. The top two commercial truck driver errors are driving too fast and failing to remain in the proper lane.

Large Tractor-Trailer or Semi-Trucks are difficult to maneuver and the driving calls for considerable professional skill. Unsafe driving, oversized loads, shifting loads, poor maintenance, or other negligent practices put the public at great risk. The government strictly regulates the driving times, load restrictions, and maintenance of large commercial trucks. However, many trucking companies fall short of the higher standard of care required.

Commercial truck liability cases involve complex legal issues and large amounts of evidence. If you or a loved one has been involved in a commercial truck / 18-wheeler collision in Texas, The Law Office of Todd Rash wants to stand with you and your family during this crisis.

If you or a loved one sustains significant injury in a collision caused by an uninsured driver, The Law Office of Todd Rash may still be able to pursue compensation options through your insurance company under uninsured motorist coverage.

If the negligent party is uninsured and you have bought this coverage, the role of your insurance company changes. You become an adversary trying to collect damages for your injuries in a liability claim against your own insurance company. An experienced and aggressive accident attorney is necessary to protect your rights and recover the maximum compensation.

Underinsured motorist coverage is insurance meant to cover your losses and damages when the other driver does not have enough insurance coverage to address your injuries. There are deadlines, limitations, and conditions involved in successfully presenting either type of case.