Auto Accidents

Unfortunately, doctors can make mistakes when diagnosing injuries following a car accident. Learn what these mistakes are and what you can do about them.
Nothing’s convenient when you get into a car accident. And unfortunately, simply being in a car accident opens the door for more stress than you expect.

For example, up to 10 – 20% of all medical issues may be misdiagnosed. That includes car accident injuries.

Imagine going to the hospital for help after a serious car accident…only to come out with the wrong diagnosis or none at all!

You could have a medical malpractice claim on top of your car accident claim.

You might not too. Law allows medical professionals to make mistakes also. But, that doesn’t change what happens to you when they get it wrong.

So, let’s take a look at common car accident injuries that even smart doctors get wrong sometimes:

Whiplash

Even though it’s a common car accident injury, […]

Can you recover money for your injuries in Texas if you weren’t wearing your seat-belt? Find out the answer to that and other questions in this post.
Getting in an auto accident causes a thousand questions to race through your head. And you know law is complex. So it’s possible many things will come up that you didn’t even know to think of.

Here are some Plain English answers to 6 common questions:

Can I still recover money if I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt and the other driver was at fault?

Yes you can. Some states don’t let you recover money at all. But in Texas, the Supreme Court is more sensible than that and ruled in 2015 the amount you can recover, but it can be reduced.

There are no guarantees on how that will actually work out for you. But make sure you wear your seatbelt anyway… you don’t want to […]

You don’t need to hire an attorney for every situation. But you should in these types of auto accident cases. Learn more from Mullen & Mullen.
Should you or shouldn’t you hire an attorney?

That’s always the question. On the one hand, you want to make sure you get fair treatment from the other driver and their insurance company following a car accident.

On the other, hiring an attorney means months and maybe years of stress, dealing with the lawyer, assembling paperwork, and possibly going to court.

So, how do you make the call? When should you pick up the phone and call a personal injury lawyer?

These trigger events should lead to you reaching out for legal help:

You Suffer a Serious Injury or Permanent Disability

Sometimes serious injuries are obvious. But believe it or not, serious injuries can also be completely overlooked.

Injuries like whiplash and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take weeks or months […]

Yes. Coronavirus could make driving more dangerous. Not directly. And certain risks could increase. Find out what they might be from Mullen & Mullen.
…As if coronavirus isn’t causing enough disruption already!

We’re slowly experiencing more of the unexpected trouble coronavirus causes.

For example, have you noticed problems with your internet service or cell phone reception? Some people have.

So far, those particular problems haven’t been huge. But they have happened.

Speaking of coronavirus disruption, it causes problems with driving too.

Here’s what to look out for:

More Drivers Not Carrying Insurance

Not too sure what you can do about this one, other than making sure you pay your own insurance and have adequate uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

It’s totally reasonable to think that since so many people are losing their jobs, they won’t have money to pay their auto insurance.

That doesn’t justify them driving without car insurance. However, some will. And you can bet the number of people […]

What injuries can happen to you if another driver rear-ends you? Find out. And learn what to do to protect yourself legally and financially. 
Did you get rear-ended recently? Know someone who was? 

Various types of car accidents are more likely to cause certain injuries. 

What could happen if you get rear-ended? 

Any of these injuries may result: 
1. Whiplash
“Whiplash” happens when your neck moves back-and-forth rapidly due to a forceful impact. 

Its name comes from the fact that your neck moves quickly like the cracking of a whip. 

Symptoms of whiplash don’t necessarily show themselves immediately after your auto accident. 

They may take a few days to show. 

Whiplash can result in pain and stiffness in your neck, loss of motion in your neck, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and pain or numbness in your upper back or arms. 

Some people may also experience blurry vision, poor sleep, irritability, difficulty concentrating and remembering, or depression. 
2. Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) […]