Houston, Texas

What to Do After a Car Accident in Houston: A Step-by-Step Guide

After a Houston car accident, move to safety and call 911, take photos and video of the scene, exchange driver and insurance information, collect witness contacts, request the CR-3 police report number, and get medical care the same day. What to Do Right After a Houston Car Accident (The First 6 Steps) The six steps […]

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What to Do After a Car Accident in San Antonio: Steps, Evidence, and Your Texas Rights

What to do after a car accident in San Antonio comes down to five things: move to safety, call 911, document the scene with photos and video, exchange insurance and driver information, and get medical care the same day. Prompt treatment and clear documentation protect your health and your claim under Texas law, which gives […]

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What to Do After a Car Accident (Step-by-Step Guide + Checklist)

What to do after a car accident is to check for injuries, call 911, move vehicles to a safe location if possible, exchange insurance information, document the crash with photos, avoid admitting fault, seek medical care, and report the accident to your insurance company. Acting quickly protects your health, preserves critical evidence, and helps strengthen […]

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What to Do After a Personal Injury Accident (Step-by-Step Guide)

A personal injury accident can leave you shaken, hurt, and unsure of what to do next. In those first moments, the steps you take can affect your health, your insurance claim, and your ability to recover compensation later. Whether the accident happened on the road, at work, or on someone else’s property, it helps to […]

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What to Do After a Car Accident in Dallas (Step-by-Step Guide)

What to Do After a Dallas Car Accident (2026 Step-by-Step Guide) The first hours after a car accident in Dallas decide most of what happens with your claim. Evidence on roads like I-35E and US-75 disappears within hours, medical records dated to the crash anchor your injuries to the accident, and a single sentence to […]

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Dallas Car Accident Resources & Crash Hotspots (2026 Guide)

Author: Ryan L. Thompson, Esq., Managing Partner, Thompson Law Injury Lawyers Last Updated: December 2025 Dallas car accident resources (quick guide): After a car accident in Dallas, you’ll usually need three things: an official crash report, medical care that documents your injuries, and help dealing with your vehicle and next steps. Crash reports come from […]

Parking Lot Trip and Fall

Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot: Who Is Liable and What to Do

If you slip and fall in a parking lot, the property owner may be liable under premises liability law. To win a claim, you must prove they knew or should have known about the hazard, such as a pothole, cracked pavement, or poor lighting, and failed to fix it. A personal injury attorney can help […]

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Can You Sue Airbnb? Host Liability, Injuries, and How to File a Claim

Yes, you can sue Airbnb, the host, or both, depending on who was negligent. In most cases, the host is the primary defendant because they are responsible for maintaining a safe property. Airbnb can be held liable if it ignored safety complaints or failed to enforce its own policies. A personal injury lawyer can help […]

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How to File a Guided Tour Injury Claim

Guided tours and excursions make travel easier by putting safety and logistics in the hands of professionals. For most people, these trips create lasting memories. But accidents do happen, and when they involve buses, boats, or organized outings, the consequences can be severe. One example is the tragic tour bus crash on Interstate 90 in […]

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Georgia Total Loss Threshold: How It Works, What Your Car Is Worth, and What to Do Next

In Georgia, there is no fixed statutory percentage that determines when a car is totaled. Instead, insurance companies typically use a formula that compares repair costs, salvage value, and the vehicle’s actual cash value. If your car is declared a total loss, your payout is based on its actual cash value at the time of […]

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What Is the Total Loss Threshold in Texas? (Complete 2026 Guide)

In Texas, a vehicle is a total loss when the cost of repairs plus the car’s salvage value equals or exceeds its actual cash value (ACV) before the accident. This is called the Total Loss Formula. Texas sets the threshold at 100%, meaning the combined repair and salvage figure must meet or exceed the full […]

Georgia Negligence Laws

Georgia Negligence Laws: Fault, Comparative Negligence & Deadlines Explained

What Is Georgia Negligence Law?  Georgia negligence law is the legal framework for personal injury claims in the state. To recover compensation, you must prove duty, breach, causation, and damages by a preponderance of the evidence. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule: recovery is only possible if you are less than 50% at fault. […]

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Arizona Wrongful Death Statute: Who Can File, Damages, and Deadlines

Arizona’s wrongful death statute (A.R.S. §§ 12-611 to 12-613) allows surviving spouses, children, parents, and personal representatives to seek damages when someone dies due to another’s negligence, wrongful act, or default. Claims must be filed within two years of the date of death. Arizona imposes no cap on wrongful death damages, and comparative negligence applies […]

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How to Report Daycare Abuse in the United States: A Complete 50 State Guide

Discovering signs of daycare abuse can be deeply distressing. If you suspect a child is being harmed or neglected in a daycare facility, it is important to respond promptly to protect the child and ensure it is investigated. This guide will provide you with the necessary information to report daycare abuse to the proper authorities, […]

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State By State Negligence Laws

In the United States, the principle of negligence plays a crucial role in personal injury cases. Each state adheres to a specific standard for their negligence laws, either contributory or comparative negligence, which impacts the outcome of these cases. What Are Negligence Laws? Negligence laws are a set of legal principles which dictate the process […]

Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Texas Bicycle Laws: A Comprehensive Guide to Biking Safely

Texas A&M has fairly comprehensive summary of Texas bicycle laws, but we’ve noticed people’s eyes tend to glaze over when they read exhaustive lists of rules. So, let’s just talk about the most important Texas bicycle laws in a way that will be easier to remember. If You’re In A Car or Truck: Treat Cyclists […]

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Texas Seat Belt Law: Requirements, Fines, and Exemptions

Texas requires all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt in every seat. Officers can stop you solely for this violation. Adult fines range from $25 to $200. Child restraint violations carry fines up to $250. Children under 8 must be in a safety seat or booster unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches. […]

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Auto Accident Property Damage Claims Guide

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 […]

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Auto Repair Guide: Dealing With Vehicular Damage After an Accident

The average amount of property damage caused in each crash in the US is about $6,100. Considering Texas alone had 427,008 crashes in 2023, you can image the massive impact that property damage has on our lives (and wallets) annually. Thus, we wrote this auto repair guide to help you navigate property damage after a collision. […]

Personal Injury Social Media

Personal Injury Social Media Guidelines

We live in a world of oversharing on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Social media practically invites us to keep the world updated on the mundane details of our lives. But this is a personal injury attorney’s worst nightmare during a lawsuit, such as a car accident injury case. For plaintiffs, one […]

Personal injury protection (PIP) guide

PIP in Texas: A Comprehensive Personal Injury Protection Guide

If a car accident has left you with injuries, medical treatment will be the most vital element of your recovery. Your doctor may offer emergency treatment procedures, inpatient care, surgeries, or therapy. While you don’t want to imagine how much you’ll pay, the costs are unavoidable because you must heal. That’s why you need PIP […]

Uninsured car accident guide.

Uninsured Car Accident Guide

Car insurance is mandatory in most states, though uninsured car accidents still occur when people violate the law by driving without auto insurance. Further, in some instances the other driver may not have adequate car insurance. Other times it’s a hit and run, and you may not be able to identify the driver or the […]

Teen car accident

Teen Car Accidents: A Complete Guide

During the summer, more teen drivers are on the road. Are they facing a higher risk of teen car accidents? Unfortunately, yes. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, you’ll find the 100 deadliest days of summer for teen drivers according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. The deadliest out of those 100 days are summer […]

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