Do Rideshare Services Deactivate Driver Profiles After a Crash?
If you are a rideshare driver in Texas, there is a chance that you may be involved in a car accident. Driving for Uber or Lyft may be a great way to make a living or supplement your income, but those added driving hours increase the chances of a crash. This...
PTSD After a Car Accident: “Invisible” Injuries After a Car Wreck
When you are involved in a car crash, most of your injuries are readily apparent. You may suffer broken bones, lacerations, soft tissue injuries, and ligament sprains. But what is less apparent are the injuries that may occur to your psyche. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition...
Ask the Attorney: I’ve already been involved in a car accident lawsuit, will it be held against me if I try to collect for my injuries in a second accident?
Getting involved in a car accident is not unusual. In fact, the Texas Department of Transportation has reported that over 634,000 traffic accidents occur each year in our state. As a result, the odds are good that you may be involved in a collision this year. What is less likely is that...
Injured in an accident in a rental car? Your rights and responsibilities
The rental car business in the United States currently earns about $36.1 billion per year in revenue. If you are a Texas driver or need to get around the state when visiting on business or pleasure, chances are that at some point you are going to need to rent a car. Just...
Hernandez Sunosky, LLP Secures Major Settlement in Motorcycle Accident Case
Houston-based law firm Hernandez Sunosky, LLP, has successfully secured a $500,000 settlement for a motorcycle accident victim, a remarkable result compared to the initial $5,000 offer from the insurance company, which had wrongly attributed blame to the client. To learn more, follow the link: https://lawfirmnewswire.com/2024/01/hernandez-sunosky-llp-secures-major-settlement-in-motorcycle-accident-case/
Ask the Attorney: Can I still file an accident claim if a police report wasn’t filed at the scene?
Getting into a car accident can be a very stressful experience. Whether or not you are at fault, your entire day has been disrupted, and you have been left with a damaged vehicle. As a result, it is not uncommon for many motorists here in Texas to neglect to call the police....
Do Pre-existing Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Case?
If you suffer an injury that was caused by the negligence of another person, you have the right to bring a personal injury case to receive compensation for your injuries. However, if you had a pre-existing condition, this could complicate your case. This is because your Personal Injury Accident Lawyer will...
Ask the Attorney: I Was in an Accident With a Truck That Was Privately Owned by the Driver and Not the Company He Was Hauling For. Can I Only Bring a Claim Against Him?
The port of Houston is one of the busiest in America, which is why you probably see trucks and big rigs crowding our highways every day. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of commercial drivers, accidents can and do happen between trucks and passenger cars. If you are involved in one of these...
Comparing New Year’s Eve to Other Major Holidays: Which Sees The Most DWI Accidents?
If you are like most folks here in Texas, you like to ring in the New Year at a party with friends. You count down the seconds and shout “Happy New Year!” while popping a bottle of champagne. New Year’s Eve is a holiday often associated with drinking, which is why it...
Hernandez Sunosky, LLP Secures $500,000 Settlement for Motorcycle Accident Victim
Hernandez Sunosky, LLP is pleased to announce a $500,000 settlement for a deserving client. The insurance company remained steadfast that the crash was our client's fault and only offered $5,000. Our lawyers took the case to trial and on the second day of our case presentation to a jury, the insurance company...