Auto Accidents

Many police departments have changed how they respond to car accidents because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what to do if they don’t show up.
You might live in a big city with a busy police force already known to not show up for minor car accidents.

Surprised? It happens.

And with coronavirus wreaking its havoc, this problem now happens more frequently. In fact, CNN wrote an article about it.

And, it may even happen in communities where it’s never happened before.

So, let’s say you get in a car wreck. You call the police and wait quite some time. No one shows. It appears as though they’ll never come.

What do you do if it looks as though the police won’t come at all?

Relax…You’re Not in Uncharted Territory

If the police won’t come to the scene of your accident, don’t get anxious. All is not lost. You can still take steps to protect yourself legally if […]

Need medical attention after a car accident during the spread of COVID-19? Should you change how you approach getting it? Big mistake! Find out why from Mullen & Mullen.
What should you do if you get in a car accident and COVID-19 is taxing the medical system?

Here’s what to do:

Undoubtedly Get the Medical Attention You Need

Some police and emergency personnel have opted to screen calls so they only spend their time responding to more serious crashes.

For example, some will ask if one of the drivers needs to go to the hospital or if a “major crash” happened.

If not, they refuse to come. That could happen to you.

Regardless of what the police do or don’t do, get the medical attention you need. It’s essential to winning and maximizing the value of your claim.

Worried about contracting COVID-19 at the doctor’s office? Then follow the social distancing procedures you hear about so much […]

Is there anything Covid-19 hasn’t affected? Find out how coronavirus could affect your car accident claim and exactly what you can do about it from Mullen & Mullen.
You’ve probably experienced the utter lack of toilet paper on store shelves. Who’d have thought that would be such a huge problem?

Covid-19 has caused much more serious and far-reaching effects than a shortage of toilet paper – including the deaths of more than 40,000 Americans.

How could it cause issues with a car accident lawsuit if you have one?

No one knows for sure because we’re going through a completely new situation here.

You may run into all or some of the issues below:
Delays in Your Case’s Processing
Most car accident claims settle before court. That’s as easy as phone calls and letters between your lawyer and the defendant’s insurance company.

Because everyone’s adjusting to life with coronavirus, expect longer times to resolve your claim.

However, the world must […]

You may not think that when daylight savings happens your risk of a car accident increases too. But it does. Find out why and what you can do about it.
Seven states have passed bills to eliminate the time change daylight savings brings. Arizona and Hawaii don’t actually observe daylight savings at all.

Legislators believe there are enormous health and economic benefits to doing so. But, enacting these changes requires congressional approval, so they haven’t happened yet.

Strangely, daylight savings brings the unanticipated problem of more time spent driving in the dark. Darkness decreases visibility, which increases car accidents.

On weekends, for example, 72% of pedestrian fatalities caused by car accidents happen between 6 PM and 3 AM. And 57.3% of all pedestrian fatalities happen between 3 PM and 12 AM.
Why Does Driving in the Dark Lead to More Accidents?
Your eyes do adjust to lower light levels. However, you still see less than you […]

What Happens When You’re Injured in a Car Accident and the Responsible Party Has No Insurance?
 What could be worse than getting in an auto accident and suffering severe injuries that require months to heal?

How about an irresponsible driver who causes the car accident and doesn’t have car insurance?

It happens.

Texas law requires every driver to carry insurance when operating a motor vehicle. But, waving a magic wand and requiring everyone to do so by law doesn’t mean that everyone will follow through.

So, what happens when you get hit in a car accident and the other driver doesn’t have car insurance?

There’s a few possibilities:
The Other Driver Isn’t Off the Hook
You may feel some desire for revenge. You want that other driver to experience some pain and suffering so they understand the consequences of their actions.

Depending on the extent of your injuries and the value of their assets, it may be worth your […]