After a crash, your car isn’t the only thing that takes a hit. Your body absorbs the force quickly. Muscles tense. Joints shift. Pain can initially feel minor, only to show up hours or days later. It might not seem serious right away, but it needs real attention when it lingers or gets worse. This post covers the most...
Continue ReadingFood delivery apps like Uber Eats have revolutionized convenience, but they’ve also brought new dangers to our roads. As drivers rush to meet deadlines, distracted or reckless behavior behind the wheel is all too common. The result? Accidents that injure pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. If an Uber Eats driver injured you in a crash, you’re not alone, and...
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt in a crash in Texas, you may wonder, How much is my case worth? or What is the typical car accident settlement amount in Texas? These are fair questions, but they are not easy to answer. No universal settlement calculator can tell you exactly what your case is worth. That is because every accident and...
Continue ReadingA serious crash can leave you facing medical bills, lost wages, and long-term challenges. When those costs are higher than what the at-fault driver’s insurance policy will cover, many ask, What happens when a car accident claim exceeds insurance limits? At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we help injury victims throughout Texas and New Mexico recover the compensation they...
Continue ReadingIf you were in a car accident in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Police Department likely responded and filed a report. Now you may be wondering how to obtain a car accident report in El Paso. To obtain a car accident police report, you will need some basic information about the accident, and you’ll need to pay a...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident, injured drivers and passengers often face a flood of medical bills, lost wages, and insurance paperwork. This is where Personal Injury Protection (PIP) can offer fast relief, but many people are unsure whether it is required, what it covers, or how it works under Texas law. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we help injured...
Continue ReadingYou may have heard that some states are “no fault” when it comes to car insurance. But is Texas a no-fault state? Texas is an at-fault state, meaning that the driver responsible for causing the crash is financially liable for damages. Unlike no-fault states, where each party typically seeks compensation from their own insurance first, Texas permits injured victims...
Continue ReadingT-bone accidents are some of the most complicated when it comes to determining fault. If you suffered an injury after a t-bone car accident you should reach out to an attorney to work on getting you a settlement and keeping the at-fault party responsible. Both parties often share some portion of fault for the accident. The determination of fault...
Continue ReadingBack and neck pain can be debilitating. If you sustained neck or back injuries from a car accident caused by another driver’s negligent behavior, you may be entitled to compensation. Neck and back pain are often soft tissue injuries, but they can be some of the most painful injuries to cope with and can lead to life-long issues. The...
Continue ReadingAn Albuquerque traffic accident report is very useful in car accident cases because they contain vital information that an insurance adjuster will want to see. Crash reports can help establish who is at fault for the collision, and fault matters enormously in car accident cases. However, many people do not know how to find an Albuquerque traffic accident report...
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