Our Car Accident Attorney Blog

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 03/15/2022

Police car chases may be a highlight of action movies but in real life, they are generally discouraged. High-speed pursuits pose major hazards to other drivers on the road and can result in property damages and potentially serious personal injuries.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 02/15/2022

Motor vehicle accidents happen when you least expect them to. Whether driving in your car, riding a motorcycle, bicycling, or simply walking through your neighborhood, the sudden and reckless actions of other motorists can result in serious personal injuries.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 12/30/2021

It is a common misconception that when a motorist crashes into the rear of a vehicle they are following, the driver in the back is always at fault.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 12/14/2021

Parents do everything they can to keep their children safe. When they are in the car, this includes using the appropriate car seats and seatbelts.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 11/26/2021

Most car accidents involve two vehicles. Typically, the vehicle of the driver who caused the accident, as well as the driver of the vehicle who is hit as a result of the other’s negligence.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 11/17/2021

As a new driver, there are few things more exciting than getting a learner's permit and having the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a car.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 07/30/2021

A recent study conducted by Go Safe Labs shows that Texas has the highest rate of car accident injuries and fatalities for children under the age of 18.

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 02/24/2021

A new study has found that children are more likely to die in motor vehicle accidents in Texas than in any other state. Why is Texas the most dangerous state for children riding in cars? The national traffic safety study was conducted by Go Safe Labs...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 12/04/2020

If you are in a car crash and you suffer injuries or property damage or both, you have the right to bring forth a claim against the responsible driver’s insurance per Texas’ at-fault car insurance laws...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 10/16/2020

While driving may be an activity that is engaged in so frequently that it feels like second nature to some, it is something that deserves the highest degree of care...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 09/2/2020

In most states in the nation, texting while driving is against the law. It is either a primary offense, which means that you can be pulled over and ticketed for it, or it is a secondary offense, which means that you can only get a ticket if you are breaking another type of law...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 04/20/2020

Road rage is an extremely dangerous form of driving behavior. When a driver becomes angry and starts driving in a reckless and dangerous manner, that driver essentially uses the vehicle as a weapon...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 04/15/2020

One type of evidence that can be especially valuable after a crash is eyewitness testimony. Here is an overview of what you should know about talking to witnesses after a crash....

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 04/06/2020

An individual is likely to be severely or fatally harmed if he or she is ejected from a vehicle as a result of the impact of a crash. The following is an overview of how vehicle ejections happen in an accident...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 03/05/2020

It is not uncommon for accident victims to not know exactly what happened during a car accident. Sometimes these crashes happen too quickly while other times, injuries such as concussions cause accident victims to forget portions of the crash, including the events that led up to it...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 02/28/2020

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Edinburg or surrounding areas of Texas, state law allows you to hold the at-fault driver responsible for the full extent of your damages and injuries...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 12/05/2019

Rear end car accidents are one of the most common types of collisions. They can occur in your neighborhood and on roads or highways you travel regularly, as well as in public parking lots and other locations...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 11/25/2019

When car accidents happen, they can impact every area of your life. You may be unable to work while facing a mountain of medical expenses. Injuries you suffer can also leave you with ongoing disabilities, preventing you from enjoying hobbies or activities with loved ones...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 11/12/2019

Even relatively minor car accidents can leave you suffering serious injuries. Getting the appropriate medical care is important to your health and your ability to recover...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 9/4/2019

School zones are busy places, particularly in the fall. As classes resume, children can be found congregating on sidewalks, getting off buses, and walking or biking to class. For parents and other motorists, it is important to be on high alert when driving through these areas...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 8/16/2019

There is no doubt that airbags save lives. However, when defective or used incorrectly — and sometimes, even when used correctly — airbags can also cause drivers and passengers to suffer serious injuries...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 8/9/2019

As a passenger in a motor vehicle, whether you are riding alongside your friend, a co-worker, or a member of your family, you are probably not thinking too much about the risk of being involved in an accident...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 7/5/2019

Driving under the influence of any amount of alcohol or other intoxicating substances puts everyone on the road at risk. At the Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C., we have seen first-hand the damage these accidents can cause...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 7/1/2019

If you have been involved in a car accident or any type of mishap resulting in personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Information revealed on social media can jeopardize your case...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 6/26/2019

Car accidents can leave you suffering serious injuries. When they involve uninsured drivers, holding those at-fault parties financially accountable can prove challenging. In these situations, it is important to get our experienced Edinburg, TX car accident attorney on your side...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 6/20/2019

For many people today, the demands of daily life can keep them from getting the amount of sleep they need each night. Others suffer from sleep disorders that either keep them awake for long hours or disrupt their overall quality of sleep...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 5/21/2019

You know you need auto insurance on your car, but the terms and additional options have you confused. Does comprehensive coverage really cover you if you’re in an accident with an uninsured driver? What happens if you’re in an accident and you still owe a lot on your car...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 5/17/2019

Uber provides a valuable service within communities across the country. Quick, convenient, and relatively inexpensive, it allows you to get a ride at any time of the day or night from multiple locations throughout Edinburg, TX and the surrounding areas...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 4/23/2019

Car accidents can happen in a variety of ways. Rear-end collisions are one of the most common crash types and can result in serious and potentially disabling injuries. When they occur, it is important to have an experienced Edinburg car accident attorney on your side...

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 10/02/2018

Misunderstanding and misuse of driver assistance technology could lead to a crash

Category: Car Accidents
Posted on: 02/26/2018

Understand the top dangers of teen driving. Keep your teen safe!