Even as the cities of Texas grew larger and more dense in the 1930s and 40s, the majority of the state remained dedicated to agriculture and livestock ranching….
What Happens If You Get Hit by Someone Without Insurance?
When you are in an accident, it is typically the at-fault driver’s insurance company that will ultimately be responsible for paying your medical bills and damages. So, what…
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
There are many types of auto insurance that can be added to an insurance policy, including uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverages. If you are involved…
Hit by a Car While Walking in Lubbock? Legal Options for Your Injuries
Pedestrian accidents in Lubbock are often severe incidents, leading to significant injury. The weight and speed of a motor vehicle makes their impact on the human body challenging…
The Most Dangerous Highways in West Texas
Texas experiences some of the worst injuries and the highest percentage of fatalities in car accidents. Every day, people are killed in accidents on Texas roads, particularly in…
Texas Car Accident Lawsuit Guide (2024)
Having experienced legal representation when you suffer a personal injury in a Texas car accident allows you to take action to recover compensation for the damages you have…
Is It Illegal to Brake Check in Texas?
Texas laws do not expressly state every unsafe practice a driver can perform. So, it is plausible to wonder if brake checking is illegal. According to the Texas…
The 8 Most Common Types of Car Accidents in Texas
Automobile accidents affect thousands of people in Texas every year. Drivers and passengers need to be aware of the most common types of car accidents that take place…
Injured Victims’ Legal Rights After Being Hit By A Drunk Driver
Pretty much everyone is aware of the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol. Yet many people still believe they are sober enough to get behind the…
Leased Car Accidents in Texas – What You Need to Know Now
Leasing a car can be an excellent value for your money, especially if you appreciate having a newer model car without an exorbitant monthly payment. As with every…
What to Do if You’re Injured in a Car Accident as a Passenger in Texas
Being injured in a car accident can be traumatizing, especially if you get injured. As a passenger, you did nothing wrong, yet you may face significant medical bills,…
Is Whiplash Considered an Injury?
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries suffered by victims during car accidents. Drivers and passengers may experience whiplash during different types of car accidents. Liggett Law…
Injured in a Car Accident? These are Your Legal Options in Texas
The car accident lawyers at Liggett Law Group take pride in working with victims injured in a car accident. This article will help explain all the legal options…
What to Do After a Car Accident That is Not Your Fault
Many Texas drivers must commute over long stretches of roads and highways in their everyday lives putting them at risk for dangerous car accidents. Texas drivers should know…
Testimonials: When You Are in an Accident Always Call Ted Liggett
Ted Liggett and the entire firm are awesome and quickly settled my case, I couldn’t be happier! When you are in an accident ALWAYS call Ted Liggett, he…
Liquor Laws in Lubbock and Drunk Driving Accidents
Liquor laws are notoriously complicated in Texas. From county to county, liquor laws fluctuate between dry and wet. Some areas are partially dry, allowing for only certain types…
How Car Accidents Cause Facial Injuries
Many injury symptoms from car accidents are devastating, but those that affect the face can be especially so. The face is our personal identity, our first physical impression…
7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Texas
If you’re hurt in an auto accident, your first thoughts typically do not involve protecting your rights. Confusion and chaos often leave drivers and passengers unsure of what…
Car Accident Compensation for Damages in Texas
If you were injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what compensation can you recover? Texas law allows the injured party to pursue financial compensation from…
Where Do Broadside Collisions Most Commonly Occur?
Broadside collisions most commonly occur at intersections, left hand turns, and 4 way stops. Broadside collisions normally occur at intersections because so many lanes of traffic come to an…
Fatal Car Accidents Facts in Texas
Texas averaged 11 deaths in traffic accidents per day in 2021, continuing our state’s nearly 21-year streak of at least one traffic fatality per day. In fact, the…
Testimonials: He Worked Hard and Fast to Settle My Case
When I was involved in a motor vehicle accident I was reluctant to hire an attorney thinking the process to settle would take longer than usual. I made…
Determining Who Is At Fault In A Rear End Collision in Texas
In Texas a driver is not automatically at fault for rear-ending someone. Although the driver who hit a car from behind is most often at fault, both drivers…
What Do I Do After A Hit and Run Accident?
In an ideal situation after a car accident, both drivers involved will pull over and follow all steps to take after a car accident in a calm manner….
Who Has the Right of Way in a Parking Lot in Texas?
Many people think of parking lots as relatively safe places. However, this could not be further from the truth. Parking lots are populated not only with cars, but also with plenty of pedestrians. Because of the high number of pedestrians walking in such close proximity to cars, parking lot accidents are surprisingly numerous. The National Safety Council reports that one out of every five auto pedestrian accidents occurs in parking lots; and, there seems to be a new cause of these types of motor vehicle accidents.
Is it Illegal to Text and Drive in Texas?
In September of 2017, Texas enacted a statewide ban on texting while driving. This ban went into effect in an effort to curb automobile accidents caused by distracted…
School Bus Laws in Texas: Do You Know When To Stop or Pass?
It is illegal in Texas (and in all 50 states, actually) to pass a school bus in the following cases: the bus is actively loading or unloading passengers….