On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Jul 1, 2020 | Personal Injury
According to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Texas has more motorcycle fatalities per 10,000 registered riders than any other state except Mississippi. While the roads can be dangerous for bikers, following the applicable laws can help prevent many...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | May 13, 2020 | Personal Injury
Texas residents share the road with many different drivers. There are many types of cars, too. With each variable, a new and unique danger presents itself. Let us narrow down our focus to one branch of dangerous driving behavior. Today, we will discuss distracted...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | May 1, 2020 | Personal Injury
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most dangerous injuries you can sustain. Not only are the changes from this type of injury often permanent, but they may also result in paralysis. Perhaps unsurprisingly, car accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Apr 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
Your hopes for receiving compensation following a car accident in Denton may immediately disappear the moment the driver who caused it reveals they are not driving their own car. In such a scenario, you might wonder what sort of legal recourse is available to you....
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Mar 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
Texas residents who get involved in crashes may suffer from traumatic brain injuries. These injuries, also known as TBIs, have profound impacts on the sufferers. There are mental and physical side effects. Today we will take a look at the way TBIs may affect the...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Feb 6, 2020 | Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injuries are not reserved for football players and other athletes. Anyone who receives a sudden jolt or blow to the head can become a victim of this type of brain damage. In fact, it happens more often than some may think. According to the Centers for...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Jan 25, 2020 | Personal Injury
In Texas, good weather reigns supreme. There are plenty of sunny days on the horizon. Because of that, there are many motorcyclists in the state. And due to that high number, there are also many motorcycle accidents. Today we will look at motorcycle crashes in...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Nov 14, 2019 | Personal Injury
Texas highways, city streets and interstates brim over with driving hazards. Drivers should make themselves aware of all such hazards, especially those that come at specific times every day. Driving-Tests offers a variety of tips for safely driving in direct and...
On behalf of Alagood Cartwright Burke PC | Oct 1, 2019 | Personal Injury
Some of the worst injuries from an auto accident in Texas do not affect you physically. The mental anguish you suffer can sometimes be more debilitating that any physical injury. It is not uncommon for people to experience posttraumatic stress disorder after a serious...
by Scott Alagood | Jan 2, 2017 | Personal Injury
This past year injuries and deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents rose for the first time in over a decade. When discussing this issue with a local State Farm agent, Matt Portz, Mr. Portz told me that State Farm alone processes 42,000 auto accident claims per...
