When insurance companies and attorneys are examining car accidents to decide which party was at fault, usually an investigation is undertaken. The parties will look at police reports, any citations issued, accident photos and witness statements to determine which party was at fault. Usually, the determination of who was at fault is subjective.

However, in a rear end accident, typically the driver who rear ended the car is considered to be at fault. Driving laws require a minimum distance between vehicles, depending on how fast they are travelling. This is to allow enough time for the cars to be able to stop safely. If one car rear ends another, it can be assumed that that driver did not maintain a safe following distance.

There are some instances in which a driver who rear ends another may not be liable. If the driver who was rear ended did not have brake lights or tail lights, the driver who hit him or her may not be held liable. If your car was pushed into the back of another car, you should not be held liable for that collision.

Rear end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents. More drivers are driving while distracted, which can cause them to fail to see a stopped car in front of their vehicle. In some high traffic areas, rear end collisions can be hard to avoid because of the sheer volume of cars on the road and the close proximity between the vehicles.

Have you been involved in a rear end collision? Contact Dallas automobile accident attorney Kris Barber at 972-231-5800. He will help you determine what damages you may be entitled to.

If you’ve been in a car accident, your medical records can be very important if you need to pursue a case against the other driver or any insurance company. Those medical records include not only your medical treatment, but also things that you tell the doctor.

If you visit a doctor due to your injuries from a car accident, you should describe the accident in detail to the doctor. Explain where the impact to your vehicle came from and what direction you were thrown or where your body impacted the interior of the vehicle. You should also thoroughly describe your symptoms and physical condition since the accident.

Once a course of treatment is determined, it is important to follow the doctor’s directions and treatment plan. If you don’t feel comfortable with medication prescribed or a surgery or procedure that’s been ordered, you should get a second opinion. If you do not follow your doctor’s recommendations or you do not seek treatment soon after the accident, it may be denied later by the insurance company. Complete the entire course of treatment prescribed by your doctor. Discuss any future effects that may linger as a result of the accident, and get detailed information on the extent of your future disabilities.

Have you been injured in a Dallas automobile accident? Are you unsure of what steps to take in obtaining medical treatment? If so, contact Dallas car accident attorney Kris Barber. He has significant experience in helping injured accident victims obtain medical treatment as well as compensation for their injuries. Call today to learn more at 972-231-5800.

On April 6, the Texas House approved a bill that would allow the speed limit on some Texas highways to be 85 miles per hour. The Senate is also considering a similar bill.

The new speed limit of 85 would be the highest in the nation. The vote was passed as part of a large transportation bill. The bill authorized the Texas Department of Transportation to raise the speed limit on certain lanes or entire roads after traffic studies and engineering studies were performed.

There are currently over 520 miles of interstate highways in Texas with a speed limit of 80. Automobile insurers are against the measure for safety reasons. Insurance officials claim that increasing the speed limit to 85 will have a big impact on the death and injury rate on highways where the speed limit is raised. They claim that even if the speed limit was increased only on low traffic, flat roads, 85 is simply too fast a speed at which to travel safely. According to the Transportation Department, they haven’t studied the safety data or the speed data the legislation requires in order to raise the speed limit.

Although it is tempting to drive on Texas highways at high rates of speed, especially on those highways with little traffic, increased speeds are dangerous. Accidents are more likely to occur when drivers are speeding.  Accidents that occur at high rates of speed are also more likely to cause serious injuries or deaths than those that occur at lower speeds.

Have you been injured in a Texas automobile accident because another driver was speeding? If so, you may have a cause of action against that driver for your property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Contact Dallas automobile accident attorney Kris Barber today at 972-231-5800 to learn more.