The lobbyists in Austin for the insurance companies are once again seeking to put insurance companies in the driver seat over the interests of Texas families. In what is called the “loser pay” bill – only applies to Texas families who would have to pay the insurance companies legal fees. This ill-conceived bill is nothing [...]
The long-range impact of a vehicle collision to its victims is rarely given any thought unless you or your loved ones are the ones injured in the accident. Then the following information becomes very relevant. The immediate worries of a car or truck crash are injuries that occur at the time of impact. For instance, [...]
It will probably come as no surprise to readers that even after Americans spend billions of dollars on vehicle insurance that the companies are not as forthcoming in paying out on claims. Oh sure, they’ll parade themselves across television and other media ads as sensitive, honest, forthright and forthcoming – forever declaring that their number [...]
One of the most frustrating parts of being in a serious accident, for most people, is dealing with the insurance company. It is bad enough that you or a loved one have suffered injury and are trying to recover; now you have to deal with an adjuster who may be extremely difficult and insensitive to [...]
Houston leads the nation in fatal drunk driving accidents. It is a dubious distinction and one that Houston officials are trying hard to rectify. While criminal prosecutions are on the upswing from drunk driving arrests, many times for the victim the only real justice is the civil lawsuit, knowing someone is in jail does not [...]
In Texas six years ago we had “tort reform” which has led to numerous abuses by the insurance industry of Texas consumers. Among the chief abuse that is rampant in Texas today is forcing Texas families to go to court to obtain a fair shake from the insurance company. If there is any lawsuit problem [...]
January 1, 2011 Texans will find that the minimum level of liability insurance has increased to 30,000 per accident. That is a good thing for Texans given the escalating costs of healthcare and the incidence of uninsured motorist accidents increasing in Texas. The crisis comes from increased rates that are estimated to be from 3 [...]
Those who suffer a personal injury have a right to compensation. What constitutes a personal injury? It is damage done to a person’s body, mind or emotions caused by the negligent actions of another person. Our state law provides that each person owes his or her fellow citizens a reasonable standard of care in their [...]
Houston personal injury lawyer Greg Baumgartner offers a free consultation for anyone who has been seriously injured or has lost a loved one in an accident. The free initial consultation is a chance for potential clients and their families to discuss liability, potential causes of action, legal options and any obstacles that relate to their [...]
Underinsured motorist coverage is a huge problem in Texas and across the country. While nearly every state requires by law that drivers carry adequate insurance – the reality is much different. Some studies place the average nationwide number of uninsured drivers at 14% – although some states found that up to thirty percent of their [...]
