Posted on February 10, 2025 in Car Accidents

Car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks can cause extensive injuries. Many of these injuries are visible, such as broken bones, cuts, and bruises. However, internal wounds cannot be seen with the naked eye. Even so, proving that they exist and that your wreck caused them is necessary to obtain compensation.

What kinds of invisible injuries can require extensive proof? Why is proof even necessary? Your knowledgeable New Braunfels, TX personal injury attorney can gather the evidence you need to support your claim.

What Invisible Injuries Can a Traffic Crash Produce?

Every wreck’s dynamic is different, so there is no way to accurately predict the types of injuries an accident will cause. However, invisible injuries often occur that can significantly affect the victim’s physical condition and quality of life. These include:

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 Posted on January 27, 2025 in Truck accidents

2025 is off to a deadly start for major wrecks on I-35 and other Texas highways. Two in particular involved multiple vehicles, fatalities, injuries, and tractor-trailers. After a truck crash, the injured victims and families of the deceased victims may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Truck collision claims are more complicated than many others, so if you hope to receive the full compensation you may be entitled to, it is best to work with a dedicated Texas truck accident lawyer.

Recent Truck Wrecks in Texas

On January 15th, an I-35 crash in McLennan County resulted in one fatality and six injuries. Nine vehicles were involved, including three semi-trucks. One truck apparently did not slow down as quickly as other vehicles when approaching a road crew, causing the multiple-vehicle collision.

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 Posted on January 10, 2025 in Car Accidents

At least two road rage incidents have already claimed a life and caused injuries in Texas during the first week of 2025. Road rage is a clear danger to anyone traveling on Texas roadways, and laws do little to limit these behaviors. In 2023, thousands of lives were affected by road rage incidents, and 2025 is already shaping up to be worse.

If you were injured in a car accident caused by road rage, you could qualify for compensation. If your family member died in a road rage incident, you may be eligible to bring a wrongful death action. In either case, working with an experienced Comal County, TX personal injury lawyer significantly increases your chances of a favorable result.

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 Posted on December 31, 2024 in Car Accidents

News stories regularly report pedestrian accidents, injuries, and deaths throughout Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there was a 22 percent increase in Texas pedestrian fatalities from 2019 to 2023. Traditional wisdom may assume that drivers are always responsible for wrecks involving pedestrians. While that is often true, pedestrians can also share the blame.

How is fault determined in car wrecks involving pedestrians? What if the insurance company denies my wrongful death claim? Partnering with an experienced New Braunfels, TX personal injury lawyer can ensure you collect the full compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on December 12, 2024 in Car Accidents

Highway 35 in Burleson County was the scene of a crash on Monday, December 2. One female passenger died, and four were injured when another car struck theirs in a no-passing zone. Two young children were among those, with their injuries considered serious. Three helicopters transported victims to area hospitals. In another wreck on December 7, a male driver overcorrected after an attempt to pass, killing him and injuring three passengers in a single-vehicle crash.

Passing in restricted areas can lead to devastating or fatal injuries. Victims injured in car accidents and the families of fatal wreck victims can secure compensation with the assistance of an experienced Comal County, TX lawyer from The Bettersworth Law Firm.

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 Posted on November 29, 2024 in Car Accidents

November has seen a spate of head-on collisions in Texas. On November 16, one person was killed and two more injured, one of those critically. Another head-on collision on November 19 killed a man in Harlingen. Three more were killed on November 23 on I-30 in Greenville.

Why are head-on collisions so deadly? What causes head-on wrecks, and who is at fault? Are you entitled to compensation if you are involved in a head-on crash? A dedicated New Braunfels, TX lawyer from The Bettersworth Law Firm can assess your eligibility during a free consultation.

The Dynamics of Head-On Wrecks

When two vehicles collide head-on, the impact force is doubled. For example, if two cars heading in opposite directions at 50 mph hit each other head-on, the resulting impact force is similar to a car hitting an unmoving object at 110 mph. Although this type of crash is more rare than others, around 14 percent of annual auto accident fatalities are caused by head-on accidents.

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 Posted on November 12, 2024 in Car Accidents

Texas is known for being big. The state boasts more road miles than any other in the nation and has the second-largest land mass. Unfortunately, the number of fatal traffic collisions in the Lone Star State is also large. The last day without any known traffic deaths in Texas was over 24 years ago, prompting the Texas Department of Transportation to team up with the Texas Department of Public Safety to end the streak.

If you were injured in a traffic wreck or your loved one lost her life, you could be eligible for compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Although you cannot undo the harm caused by another’s negligence, an experienced Texas lawyer from The Bettersworth Law Firm can help you hold them accountable.

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 Posted on October 25, 2024 in Truck accidents

Five tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles tangled in a multiple-vehicle wreck on I-35 in Pflugerville, TX on October 22, 2024, injuring three people. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. However, this collision highlights the need to determine fault in multi-vehicle pileups. Without establishing fault, you cannot file a compensation claim.

What is fault in car or truck wrecks, and how do I find out who was at fault in my multiple-vehicle collision? How do I know if I am eligible for compensation? A skilled lawyer from The Bettersworth Law Firm can evaluate your case and define your legal options during a free consultation.

What Is Fault, and Why Is It Important?

Personal injury cases usually start by filing an insurance claim against the at-fault party or parties. Particularly when several vehicles are involved in a wreck, you cannot just point your finger at someone and expect to get compensation. You need evidence proving that someone’s negligence contributed to causing your wreck. When you identify whose fault your collision was, you know whose insurance policy is liable for paying you. Fault = liable = responsible.

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 Posted on October 10, 2024 in Car Accidents

Five people died, and two more were critically injured in a recent Fannin County, TX, head-on collision on SH-56. The apparently at-fault driver was driving at an unsafe speed when he lost control of his vehicle and drove into oncoming traffic, killing all occupants in the struck vehicle. Two passengers in his vehicle sustained critical injuries. In an interview with KXII, a lifetime SH-56 resident stated, "They keep the dirt roads around here in better shape than they do this highway."

Although speed was evidently a factor in this devastating crash, the interview implies that poor road conditions may have also contributed to the collision. Who is liable if potholes and other unsafe road conditions cause a car crash? Are claims against a government agency complicated? Your experienced New Braunfels, TX lawyer from The Bettersworth Law Firm can help you collect the compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on September 26, 2024 in Car Accidents

News stories often provide details of deadly crashes on Texas roadways in conjunction with traffic reports advising viewers to seek alternate routes. For victims involved in the collisions and their families, the consequences are much closer to home.

Injured victims often have grounds to file a personal injury claim, while families of fatal accident victims may bring a wrongful death action. Damages in these cases are typically high, making liable insurance companies more reluctant to pay. When you work with an experienced attorney from The Bettersworth Law Firm, we will work to see you get the compensation you deserve.

Negligent Driving Is Dangerous

Using interstates is a common way to travel through the Lone Star State, but drivers should do so responsibly to avoid causing wrecks. Unfortunately, August and September have been deadly months for interstate accidents in Texas:

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