Advances in spine surgery have made leaps and bounds, particularly in the last twenty years, but there is still an understandable fear around these significant procedures. The apprehension is only intensified when neck, back or spine surgery is a requirement of an accident that you suffered at the error and negligence of another. There are varying degrees […]
If you’ve been in a car accident in Texas, we’re here to help you navigate the property damage claims process. Dealing with the aftermath of a collision can be overwhelming, but understanding the key steps to maximize property damage claims can simplify things and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your damaged property. The […]
Over 400,000 car accidents occur in Texas each year, more than 6 million in the United States, and a frankly incalculable number occur globally, resulting in 1.3 million deaths and 20-50 million injuries around the world each year. With these numbers, it seems like every possible type of motor vehicle crash must have occurred, even ones that […]
Dallas-Fort Worth has gained one million people in less than 10 years, making the Metroplex the 4th largest in the nation. The population of our metropolis is over 7.5 million people, a tally that stresses the infrastructure of our city’s including roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. DFW residents are noting the increase in heavy traffic and longer commutes, as our city becomes a […]
Being involved in a truck accident can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. The aftermath often leaves victims unsure about the steps they need to take to protect their health, rights, and future. Truck accidents tend to lead to severe injuries, extensive property damage, and complicated legal situations due to the involvement of commercial trucking […]
Celebrities Who Tragically Passed Away Due to Not Wearing Seat Belts Tragically, a great number of famous and beloved stars have been killed in auto accidents. Many of these fatalities were attributed to seatbelts not being worn. Despite these high-profile cases of needless fatality, people continue to ride without buckling up every day, with terrible consequences. People […]
Reporting Disturbing Results With Allstate Claims In a story featured this week by WSB-TV, a large Atlanta law firm reported that 30% of its suits were against Allstate, and Allstate made up 40% of those lawsuits which then proceeded to trial. What makes this so distressing is that Allstate has less than 10% of the market in the area that the firm serves. The disproportionate representation of Allstate […]
There were over 475,000 large truck and 18 wheeler accidents in 2016, which represented a 45% increase over the numbers from just three years prior! Tens of thousands of deaths have resulted from these crashes, and hundreds of thousands of injuries. Preventing Truck Accidents and Knowing Your Legal Options Safe driving practices need to improve, and […]
The average person in a developed country has a 1 in 100-lifetime risk of being killed in a road traffic accident, and a 1 in 3-lifetime risk of being injured. These statistics are part of the motivation behind the ambitious goal set by the United Nations in its 2015 Agenda for Sustainable Development to halve the […]
There are over 1.6 million crashes caused by distracted drivers using their cell phones in the United States every year. “Texting and Driving” is one of the most dangerous forms of Distracted Driving. When a driver is paying attention to their phone’s text messages, emails, apps, maps, music, and more, he is sacrificing his ability to focus on the […]
If you are still making payments on your car lease, your lender is allowed to dictate the level and types of coverage that you have. If your policy is found to be out of compliance with the requirements of your lender, you risk being in default of your lease. Lenders are granted this power during […]
Since the 66,000 bus accidents that took place in the United States in 2013, there have been consistent increases in the reported accident numbers annually. Nationwide, hundreds of these crashes are fatal each year, and Texas has one of the highest national rates for bus accident fatalities per 100 million total vehicle miles traveled (VMT). It may be […]
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day more than 9,400 people go to an emergency room after a car accident. But this number underestimates how many people have been injured, because people often do not seek treatment for internal injuries. Internal injuries after a motor vehicle accident are common. These injuries […]
Texas Trucking Accidents and Dealing with GEICO Insurance In Texas, trucking companies are obviously required to have insurance coverage. Insurance policies for commercial vehicles tend to be more complicated due to the requirement to follow both state and/or federal insurance laws. While these policies are inherently more robust than minimum individual driver policy requirements in the US, the term “full coverage” does not exist in either […]
In order to build our roads, buildings, and foundations, timely and efficient transportation of concrete is essential. However, when the drivers of concrete trucks drive carelessly, the results can be catastrophic. Cement trucks, also known as concrete-mixers, weigh 20,000-30,000 lbs. and can carry another 40,000 lbs. of concrete, gravel, and sand. The average car on […]
Former Dallas Cowboys alumnus Michael Irvin speaks out against drunk driving in the radio studio with car wreck lawyer Ryan Thompson. As the retired Dallas Cowboy and personal injury attorney Ryan Thompson discussed, drinking and driving is a catastrophically dangerous action. Every day, more than 30 people in the United States die in drunk driving crashes (one person every 48 minutes in […]
Former Dallas Cowboys alum, Michael Irvin speaks out against distracted driving in the studio with car wreck lawyer Ryan Thompson. Distracted driving has led to the death of 3,166 people in 2017 alone. Simply taking your eyes of the road for 5 seconds at 55mph is like driving the entire length of a football field with your eyes closed. We […]
Michael Irvin, Former Dallas Cowboy, Talks About Truck Wrecks with Personal Injury Attorney Ryan Thompson. As you may have already heard on the radio, former Dallas Cowboys player and Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin was recently back in the studio with Ryan Thompson to discuss the importance of having a personal injury attorney when you are involved in […]
What could be more frightening than driving down the highway and seeing an 18-wheeler’s trailer detach right in front of you? Unfortunately, trailer detachment accidents are often catastrophic or even fatal. Trailers can detach from all types of vehicles, including trucks, big rigs, flatbeds, pickup trucks, etc. Thompson Law Injury Lawyers are dedicated to protecting […]
Summer auto accidents seem to be the most inevitable as more drivers on the highway than any other time of year because many families across the country embark on road trips for their summer vacations. Accordingly, the summer months are also when the majority of car accidents occur. When it comes to car accidents, even minor fender […]
One out of every eight drivers does not have an auto insurance policy. Uninsured motorists make up 20% of Texas drivers and approximately 13% of drivers nationally, meaning there are around 32 million uninsured drivers on the road. When you get in an accident, you expect to be protected. To protect yourself from uninsured drivers, you pay extra […]
Why do you need to know about car insurance? According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts, there were a total of 14,299 crashes in Texas in 2017, in which more than 17,000 people sustained serious injuries. Apart from the physical and emotional trauma victims of an accident have to go through, they have […]
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a video tells the whole story. People everywhere are choosing to install dash cameras in their vehicles for a variety of reasons. No matter how cautious you may be while driving, even careful drivers cannot control the events that happen outside of their vehicles. Many […]
GEICO believes that 15 minutes can save you 15 percent or more on car insurance. But before you let the funny commercials and signature GEICO disarm you, understand that dealing with GEICO insurance claims is not always a joyride. GEICO in one of the biggest names in auto insurance in the United States, and the […]
2 Most Commonly Unreported Injuries from Auto Accidents As a personal injury attorney in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I see more than my share of life’s tragedies. I have to say though, that some of the worst are when someone has suffered a life-altering injury and is left with little hope of making a recovery […]
A car accident in a leased vehicle can be a stressful and confusing experience. Unlike owning a car outright, leasing comes with its own set of rules and responsibilities that can complicate the situation further. Understanding how a crash impacts your lease agreement, insurance coverage, and potential financial liabilities is key to navigating the aftermath. […]
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