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Liability in Accidents Caused by Emergency Response Vehicles An interesting question in the field of liability has to do with who is liable in the case of an accident involving an emergency response vehicle such as a police cruiser, an EMS vehicle, or a fire engine. Although there is a commonly-held belief that a “civilian” vehicle is automatically at fault in accidents involving an emergency vehicle, this is certainly not the case. In today’s post, a personal injury accident lawyer…

Why You Should Not Represent Yourself After an Automobile Accident Sometimes, particularly in “minor” accidents where there is only property (automobile) damage without an injury to yourself or others, you may be tempted to deal directly with an insurance company without discussing your case with an accident lawyer. While this is certainly your right, this can be a serious mistake for several reasons: Insurance companies have room after room of lawyers and claims adjusters whose jobs are to limit their…

Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Holiday Season Automobile Accident Automobile accidents spike during major holidays. Car accidents during the holiday season an change a family forever. Because of the profound consequences of being involved in a car accident, a person should not avoid understanding some of the basic elements of this case. Two primary reasons exist for the increase in automobile accidents during holidays: more drivers on the road more intoxicated motorists on the road Consequently, if a person…

Houston police were continuing their investigation of a fatal traffic accident that occurred in the 9400 block of Westheimer early laps month. The incident occurred when the male driver of a Ford Explorer driving westbound on Westheimer and approaching Westerland suddenly crossed the center median. The Ford then struck a maroon Plymouth Voyager, driven by Yolanda Lopez Martinez, 54, of Houston, head on. The male was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in stable condition with broken bones. According to…

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal traffic accident in the 9400 block of Westheimer early last month. The suspect, Miguel A. Zepeta-Rodriguez, 20, is charged with criminally negligent homicide in State District Court, accused in the death of Yolanda Lopez Martinez, 54, of Houston. Zepeta-Rodriguez was driving a gray Ford Explorer westbound on Westheimer and approaching Westerland when his vehicle suddenly crossed the center median. The Ford then struck a maroon Plymouth Voyager, driven by…