
TEXAS CAR ACCIDENT GUIDES

At Lapeze & Johns, PLLC, we are dedicated to helping our clients stay safe and legally protected should they face a car accident. To that end, our Houston car accident attorneys publish Car Accident Guides that include helpful information for avoiding and reacting to the aftermath of a crash. The process of seeking compensation after an accident might seem scary or overwhelming, but the guides below can shed some light on the personal injury claim process. Our attorneys would be proud to represent you in insurance negotiations or a court of law.
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How Can the Government Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?
by Christopher Johns | Jul 23, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
Citizens of the United States have many rights enshrined in and protected by law. Amongst these is the right to seek justice from those who do you harm, including the government itself. However, the government has also put in place many forms of protection from...
How Sleep Apnea Can Be a Contributing Factor to Car Wrecks
by Keith Lapeze | Jun 10, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
Falling asleep at the wheel is one of the most dangerous events a driver can go through. A collision is almost inevitable, and the driver’s inability to react to these kinds of situations can result in accidents that are more severe than they would be in the first...
Understanding Loss of Consortium
by Keith Lapeze | May 19, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
When it comes to car accident claims, the law attempts to give victims the opportunity to seek compensation for any damages that the incident caused. While some of those losses, like lost wages and medical bills, are relatively easy to calculate, others involve more...
Special Concerns for Pregnant Car Accident Victims
by Keith Lapeze | May 11, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
There are few things as scary as getting in a car accident while pregnant — and with good reason. While the womb does provide the fetus with some level of protection, tragically, 82% of fetal deaths occur due to car accidents. If you are involved in a car accident...
Determining Fault for A Crash That Occurred in a Parking Lot
by Christopher Johns | May 5, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
Parking lot accidents tend to be viewed as less serious than other car accidents — and for good reason. The low speeds involved in these incidents generally mean less damage to vehicles and a lower likelihood of suffering an injury. However, the complexity of parking...
Another Symptom of the Pandemic: Distracted Driving
by Keith Lapeze | Apr 28, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every facet of our lives, often in unexpected and unfortunate ways. While many experts expected car crashes to decrease, the opposite has actually been the case. One cause could be a surge in distracted driving accidents....
Two Pedestrians Killed in Houston Within Less Than an Hour
by Christopher Johns | Apr 16, 2021 | Car Accident, Texas Car Accident Guides
Houston Police are looking for a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run that happened less than an hour after another pedestrian was struck and killed in Houston on Wednesday, April 14th. This is the fourth hit-and-run pedestrian accident this month. The Deadly Accidents...
The Importance of Car Safety Ratings
by Christopher Johns | Apr 16, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but many of us don’t foresee how all of the ways that our choices and behavior could contribute or detract from the likelihood of being in a crash. One significant way to help prevent accidents is choosing a vehicle with...
What To Do If Your Injury Gets Worse After Your Settlement
by Keith Lapeze | Mar 25, 2021 | Texas Car Accident Guides
Any minor injury has the potential to become a serious problem if something unexpected occurs. Given the fact that car accidents often cause major, complex health issues, it’s no surprise that many victims find themselves with injuries that worsen long after the...