Blog: Car Accidents

Type of Case: Car Accident Summary: Our firm settled a car accident case (third and first party) for approximately $200,000.

Type of Case: Rideshare Accident Summary: Our firm settled a case against a rideshare company.

According to Texas law, children may ride in the front seat of a passenger vehicle once they turn eight years old, regardless of height. If a child is under eight, they can only sit upfront if they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Once a child reaches eight, the law requires only an adult […]

Driving barefoot isn’t illegal. You won’t face tickets or charges solely for driving without shoes, even during a traffic stop. However, while the law doesn’t punish barefoot driving, insurers often twist this choice to claim “driver negligence” after a crash.  They’ll claim flip-flops or sneakers could’ve prevented the accident, leaving you fighting for fair compensation. […]

Thousands of motorists are injured or killed in speeding-related accidents every year. Speeding is a significant problem on Texas roadways and can have profound impacts on the lives of those affected by it. On its own or coupled with dangerous roadway conditions, speeding is a significant cause of harm for both the reckless driver and […]

Type of Case: Car Accident Summary: Our department got an $810,000 car wreck settlement

Highway hypnosis or “white line fever” is a condition that contributes to motor-vehicle accidents. It is preventable, and it is every driver’s obligation to avoid falling into highway hypnosis. Though no driver intentionally gives themselves over to this distracted state of mind, they must take proactive measures to prevent it from happening accidentally. Drivers have […]

Drunk driving is responsible for a large and growing number of car accidents resulting in catastrophic car accident injuries and fatal auto accidents in Texas. In fact, Dallas is one of only four cities in Texas with over 1,000 alcohol-related crashes and injuries annually. In 2022, TxDOT reported the majority of alcohol-related crashes occurred in […]

Type of Case: Car Accident Summary: Our client was injured in a car accident.

Injuries suffered from car accidents can range from minor to severe. If you suspect you have been injured in a car accident, it is important to be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Injuries are not always immediately apparent. Car accidents can cause internal damage that may worsen without medical intervention. In […]

Type of Case: Car Accident Summary: Our client was injured in a car accident in Dallas.

Driving with aggression means something more than not paying attention or using poor judgment. These types of drivers often intend harm, or at the very least, they can know harm might occur and not care. Aggressive driving is especially dangerous because the consequences are not a deterrent to the behavior. Aggressive driving may be a […]

Texas law does not prohibit wearing headphones while driving, and neither does Dallas city ordinances. While Texas law has deemed certain activities too distracting to be done while driving a motor vehicle, wearing headphones is not one of them. While, you can legally drive while wearing headphones in Dallas, that doesn’t mean a driver wearing […]

In Texas, you have the right to recover compensation from someone who injured you in a car accident, but you must act quickly to file legal action. The statute of limitations requires you to file your lawsuit within a specific timeframe or risk losing your opportunity. These laws give victims a chance at justice while […]

For anyone who has been in a car accident, they may say that it felt serious. For many, this is true. A car accident can be a horrifying and even traumatic experience that results in emotional distress and physical injury. As for what constitutes a “serious” car accident, the answer that is hard to give […]

Car accidents are often avoidable incidents that turn a family’s world upside down. The impacts are felt for weeks and months after a crash; and some car accidents change lives forever. Collin County has been rocked by a growth in the number of fatal car accidents, leaving devastation in their wake. Collin County has had […]

Dealing with an insurance company is the starting place when making a car accident injury claim. An injured person’s own insurance company may provide some benefits, but the insurance companies representing the liable parties will be the primary sources of compensation. When it comes to talking to an insurance company representative about your injury claim, […]

Being involved in a car crash on the highways surrounding the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex could just make you late for work, or it could put you in the hospital with major injuries. Chances are high that you will be involved in a Dallas highway accident, and so you need to know the next steps to […]

Passengers who suffer injuries during a Texas car accident can seek monetary compensation for their damages. It does not matter which party was responsible for causing the car accident. You can still seek financial compensation for your injuries even if the driver of the car you were in caused the crash. You can seek compensation […]

When you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault, there are crucial steps you should take in order to ensure you recover the compensation you deserve and to hold the liable party or parties accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Here are some of the most critical steps […]

I’d like to thank Julie Wolf for taking my case after I was dropped by a large firm. She settled my case in less than a year, she kept me updated, she kept me informed, and her assistant Denise was excellent at emailing me and keeping me updated. I would recommend her to anyone involved […]

If you get rear-ended while stopped on a Texas road, remaining calm and promptly calling for assistance is the most important first step. Start by checking yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for injuries and calling 911 immediately if anyone is hurt. Regardless of whether or not anyone is hurt, it is essential to […]

The Texas Transportation Code gives pedestrians the right of way in various traffic situations, and vehicles must yield to pedestrians in the following 5 circumstances: A pedestrian facing a green light in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk A pedestrian crossing a roadway facing a ‘walk’ signal A pedestrian in a crosswalk with no traffic […]

Car accidents resulting in head injuries can have an impact that can complicate every aspect of a victim’s life. They can be physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially traumatic. Julie Wolf understands this, and her firm is here to hold the accountable parties responsible so that you can obtain the financial compensation it takes to relieve […]

In most modern cars, occupants are comparatively well protected from side impacts (or T-bone accidents) from compact cars. People within the impacted car are more likely to sustain serious head and chest injuries if the impacting vehicle has a higher front configuration, like many SUVs or trucks, unless head-protecting side airbags are present. Since T-bone incidents can […]

Type of Case: Auto Accident with Surgery Summary: Auto collision where client sustained an injury to his neck and had to undergo surgery.