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When you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a car accident caused by another driver, you expect the at-fault driver’s car insurance policy to cover your losses, such as your medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. After all, drivers in Colorado are required by law to carry liability coverage…

In Texas, you can seek financial compensation from someone who hurt you by pursuing a lawsuit against them. A personal injury lawyer can file a lawsuit in civil court on your behalf. If the at-fault party won’t settle and your case goes to trial, a judge or jury will decide…

Only a small percentage of injury cases make it to a courtroom. Most cases settle before someone files a lawsuit or during the pre-trial period. Avoiding trial means both sides spend less time and money. Settling a case is often the most cost-effective option. If you have questions about an…

Car accident settlements in Texas can include compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. While the specific amount is based on your injuries and other factors, your settlement can range from thousands to millions of dollars. At the Wilhite Law Firm, our Fort Worth…

Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur in Texas each year – and a large portion of them are rear-end accidents. When it comes to liability in a rear-end collision, the rear driver is usually at fault. However, they may claim that your vehicle stopped suddenly, you unexpectedly switched lanes,…

When you’re out running errands or commuting to work, the last thing you expect is to be involved in an auto accident. Car crashes are always stressful – and things get complicated quickly when they involve multiple vehicles. One of the most pressing issues after a three-way car accident in…

Winning personal injury cases in contributory negligence states can be challenging. Under this harsh standard, a plaintiff cannot pursue any compensation if they contributed to their injuries in any way.  Fortunately, Texas is not a contributory negligence state – making it much easier for a plaintiff to seek compensation even…

Like most states, Colorado has a dram shop law. It allows someone injured by a drunk driver to hold a bar, restaurant, or social host that served alcohol to the driver liable for the harm the driver caused – provided the driver was underage or visibly drunk at the time….

If you suffered an injury in a left-turn accident in Texas, you are not alone. Left-turn accidents are an incredibly common type of traffic collision, especially at intersections. The left-turning driver is typically – but not always – responsible for an accident under Texas law. Determining who is at fault in…

If your loved died in a preventable accident in Dallas, Fort Worth or elsewhere in Texas, you may be able to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. Whether you can bring the lawsuit will depend on your relationship to the victim, or decedent. Here, we discuss how Texas law…