Texas Injury Law Blog

What Is “Safer Alternative Design” For a Car?

If you spend any time reading about automotive defects (like airbag defects, crashworthiness, etc.), then you've probably heard the phrase safer alternative design. What actually is safer alternative design and what is its legal significance? We'll answer both of those questions in this article. What Does Safer Alternative Design Even Mean? Safer alternative design basically...

In an Auto Defect Case, How Do You Rule Out Driver Error?

Many accidents are caused by or made worse because of a defective or poorly designed automobile. Whether we're talking about a tire defect, an airbag failure, a seatback failure, or a vehicle that is incapable of surviving a rollover, auto defects happen every day across America. And when victims sue the automaker, you can guarantee...

Can I Sue a Mechanic if they Caused My Accident?

When you take your vehicle to a mechanic, you expect them to make the vehicle run better, not worse. However, if the repairs/maintenance are done incorrectly, causing you to get into a serious accident, you can pursue legal action. If your injuries are the result of poor vehicle maintenance or repair, you can sue the...

Are Most Rollover Crashes Caused by Defective Cars?

Unquestionably, many rollover crashes are caused by defective and poorly designed automobiles. But are most rollovers caused by defects? Answer: No, most rollover accidents are not caused by defects, but many are. Most rollovers are genuinely attributable to driver error. Someone behind the wheel was going too fast or asked the car to make a...

Who Can I Sue a for my Rollover Crash?

Not every rollover crash will result in a lawsuit. Some are caused purely by driver error and no one is to blame but the driver. However, many rollover accidents are caused by auto defects, and those usually result in legal action. If your rollover accident was caused by a dangerously designed automobile, then you can...

How Do I Determine What Caused My Rollover Crash?

As we mentioned in a previous article, many people who are involved in a rollover crash will file a lawsuit against the party responsible for the rollover. But how does one figure out who caused their rollover accident? There are three ways to make this determination: Option 3 is the only one that really makes...

Auto Defects

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Rollover Car Accident Case?

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Rollover Car Accident Case? The question of how long a rollover accident case in Texas will take is not easily answered. The resolution of this question usually depends upon the specific facts of the case and no two cases are alike. Still, if you've been injured or...

What Happens if My Rollover Accident Case Goes to Trial?

The Pros and Cons to Taking a Rollover Accident Injury Case in Front of a Jury A common misconception is that every case will go to trial. The popularity of legal dramas has led many people to assume that the glamour portrayed in dramatic television shows is what happens with every lawsuit that is filed,...

How Can a Damages Expert Help My Rollover Accident Case?

The Testimony of a Damages Expert can Help Demonstrate the Value of Your Accident Case Expert witness testimony is very important in both establishing liability and calculating damages when dealing with a lawsuit stemming from a vehicular rollover accident. Damages can be slightly confusing because certain damages can be recovered in certain types of claims...