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What is discovery in a car accident lawsuit and why does it matter? What must you disclose in a car accident lawsuit? How does discovery begin and what is the typical timeline? What are initial disclosures and how do Texas, California, and Illinois differ? What discovery tools are used in car crash cases? Which documents […]

What do proximate cause and cause-in-fact mean in car accident cases? How does the but-for test work, and when do courts use the substantial factor test? Why does foreseeability limit liability under proximate cause? What counts as an intervening or superseding cause in a car crash? How do courts handle chain-reaction and multi-vehicle accidents? What […]

What is the made whole doctrine in Texas and why does it matter after a Dallas hit-and-run? How does uninsured motorist coverage work for Dallas hit-and-run crashes? Which Texas cases shape UM/UIM claims like yours, including Fortis v. Cantu and Brainard v. Trinity? When can an insurer seek subrogation or reimbursement in Texas, and does […]

What counts as driver negligence in weather-related car accidents? Who is at fault in a weather-related accident, and can you sue? How common are weather-related crashes and what conditions are most dangerous? How do Texas, California, and Illinois laws treat negligent driving in bad weather? What negligent actions commonly cause rain, snow, and fog crashes? […]

After an out-of-state car crash, who pays first? Does your auto insurance follow you across state lines? Which courts have jurisdiction over an out-of-state driver? Which state’s law applies to liability and insurance issues? What are the minimum liability coverage limits in TX, CA, and IL? How do PIP and MedPay work when the crash […]

What is a lowball insurance offer and why does it happen? What are the common signs of a lowball insurance offer in TX, CA, and IL? How do fault rules and deadlines in TX, CA, and IL affect settlement value? How can you estimate a reasonable settlement range before you counter? When should you hire […]

What is gap insurance and when does it matter after a total loss? How do insurers decide a vehicle is a total loss and what does ACV vs loan balance mean? How does gap insurance calculate what it pays on a financed or leased car? Does gap insurance cover my deductible, late fees, or add-ons? […]

What is a bicycle dooring accident and why does it happen? Who is at fault for dooring a cyclist? What do Texas, California, and Illinois laws say about opening car doors into traffic? How does comparative negligence affect fault in a bike dooring accident? What evidence proves a dooring accident claim? Which insurance pays for […]

What is a car accident deposition, and why does it matter? Which laws govern depositions in federal, Texas, California, and Illinois cases? How does a deposition fit into the civil lawsuit timeline? What should you expect on the day of your deposition? What are the most common deposition questions in car accident cases? How should […]

What is a car accident settlement and how does it work in TX, CA, and IL? How do you preserve evidence after a crash to maximize your car accident settlement? What medical documentation strengthens a car accident claim? How do insurance claim processes and adjuster tactics affect your settlement? What is the statute of limitations […]