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About 6.14 million police-reported car accidents happen in the United States each year. That averages roughly 16,800 crashes per day, 700 per hour, and nearly 12 every minute. Texas alone reports one crash every 57

Train and commercial truck accidents are among the most serious collisions on the road. When they happen, victims are often left dealing with severe injuries, multiple insurance companies, and unclear answers about who is responsible.

What Is the Jones Act? Why It Matters for Maritime Workers and Offshore Injuries Recent reports indicate that the White House is considering a temporary waiver of the Jones Act in order to speed up

Firm Receives Honors as a Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Metropolitan Firm   The Amaro Law Firm is honored to announce that it has earned recognition in the 2026 edition of the Best

  The Amaro Law Firm is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized with the prestigious Super Lawyers honor. These awards recognize both individual achievement while speaking to the firm’s tireless

The Amaro Law Firm is proud to announce that several of our attorneys, including Founder R. James Amaro, have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers:

Labor Day doesn’t just mark the unofficial end of summer—it’s also one of the single most dangerous weekends year in and year out for Texas motorists. That’s because Labor Day weekend is consistently tied to

How to Navigate the Hidden Hazards of Warm-Weather Driving Road trips, sunset drives, and convertible weather can be wonderful parts of summer driving, but they aren’t the whole story. Behind its sunny appeal, summer driving

Tens of thousands of truckers on U.S. roads are currently operating big rigs without a valid CDL. That’s according to a recent study, which has also revealed that deadly truck wrecks caused by non-CDL holders have

Filing a personal injury lawsuit is no small decision. Along with raising questions, personal injury cases can open up new anxieties, unknowns, and risks. That can, understandably, make injured people and families apprehensive about the

When you’re hurt because of someone else’s negligence, it’s not just your body that suffers; your finances, your career, your relationships, and your future can all be negatively and permanently affected. But not all injuries

Your Guide to Choosing a Top Personal Injury Attorney Finding the right lawyer after a serious accident can be the key to navigating the legal process with confidence and positioning a claim for the best

One unexpected moment can change your life forever. When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury or an unimaginable loss, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what’s next. Medical treatment, insurance

Personal injury cases can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re facing catastrophic injuries and a complex legal system. From the initial investigation to the resolution, each step can play a critical role in advancing the process

When you’re pursuing a personal injury claim in Texas, you could be asked to attend an “Independent Medical Examination” (IME). Though this may sound benign, IMEs are often high-stakes interactions that are far from “independent,”

AI can write poems, translate novels, suggest recipes, and even analyze data. That does not mean you should trust it as legal counsel after an accident or injury. As powerful and useful as it is—and

18-wheelers keep America running, and yet, these trucks are running into an increasingly deadly issue—a critical shortage of safe places to park. That may sound like a minor problem on the surface, but it isn’t.

Every day in Texas, at least one person dies and seven others are seriously injured in distracted driving accidents. That’s on average, according to the latest data, and many of these wrecks involve 18-wheelers. When

Work accidents and injuries can shatter lives. For some victims, like undocumented workers and their families, the aftermath can be especially difficult, raising questions about what to do next, if they’ll lose their jobs, and

A car accident happens every 56 seconds in Texas. When you’re undocumented and involved in one of these wrecks, you could be worried about a lot more than vehicle damage and potential injuries. Your immigration

Roughly 1 in 8 semi-truck accidents involves driver fatigue. That’s according to federal authorities, who deem drowsy driving to be as dangerous as drunk driving. Looking to try to address this by leveraging the power of

Texas leads the nation in workplace injuries, particularly in severe trauma and hospitalizations reported to federal safety authorities. In fact, according to the latest data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than

Your first meeting with a personal injury attorney can be eye-opening and empowering. This is your opportunity to get answers and advice about a potential claim. It can also be your chance to find out

Car accident witnesses can be crucial after wrecks. From calling police to sharing details about what they saw, witnesses to auto accidents can fill in the blanks, providing key evidence related to fault, damages, and

Recovering compensation after a car crash usually means dealing with insurance companies, filing a claim, and proving fault for the wreck. Whether your own auto insurance provider or another motorist’s insurer is involved, the more

If you’re in a motor vehicle accident in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, or anywhere else in Texas, you may need to file a USAA claim to recover damages for your crash-related losses and injuries.

Here’s How Parking Lots & Garages Can Be Riskier Than You May Realize Parking facilities are almost everywhere these days, and most of the motoring public encounters parking garages or parking lots pretty regularly. That

Here’s How Insurers Can Compromise Claims & How to Push Back to Protect Your Rights Insurance companies profit from not paying claims. That’s no secret, but it also may not be totally obvious when insurers

One of the most important things lawyers must do with a new case is proactively working to preserve evidence. Although the ethics and civil procedure rules apply to preserving evidence, recent case law from the

Many truckers are experienced professionals who take driving and roadway safety seriously. Not all are, however, and that can create some very real and all-too-serious dangers for the motoring public. In fact, recent data shows

Car insurance can offer certain protections on the road and after crashes. Those aren’t the same protections and support you can get from a car accident lawyer, however. In fact, no matter what type of

Two people were left severely injured while one was found dead at the scene after a crash involving two vehicles in Smith County, Texas.

Insurance coverage for DoorDash accidents can be more complex than you may realize. In fact, if you’re a DoorDash driver, some combination of your personal auto insurance and DoorDash insurance can cover you on the

Self-Driving Vehicles: The Past, Present & Future Self-driving cars have been on the horizon for years now, with automakers, lawmakers, regulators, and others all working diligently to prepare for a future with driverless vehicles. That

Uber accidents Uber crashes can create some uniquely complex issues when it comes to liability and car accident claims. From determining fault to figuring out whether Uber’s insurance coverage applies, some distinct issues can arise

More traffic collisions happen in Texas than in any other state in the nation. That’s according to the most recent findings from federal authorities, which also reveal that Texas auto accidents have surged 18% since

Every hour, at least 63 auto crashes occur on Texas’s roads. Whenever you or a loved one is a party to one of these wrecks, you may have a Geico crash claim if you or

Every 57 seconds, a car crash happens somewhere in Texas, the latest data tells us. If or when you’re in one of these wrecks and Progressive insurance is involved, this guide can help you: Figure

Left-hand turn car collisions often cause severe injuries. These accidents occur when one driver is traveling through an intersection and another motorist is turning left. Many motorists think that the driver making the left-hand turn

Two people were left severely injured while one was found dead at the scene after a crash involving two vehicles in Smith County, Texas.

Two people were left severely injured while one was found dead at the scene after a crash involving two vehicles in Smith County, Texas.

What You MUST Know About Filing Hurricane Claims During the Pandemic Predictions for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season were upgraded from “above normal” to “extremely active” in early August. That means experts are now predicting

31% of Children Killed in Fatal Car Crashes in Texas Were Not Properly Restrained at the Time of the Accident Are the kids you drive around properly restrained? Are you sure? You may think a

The length of time it takes to resolve a personal injury case depends on several factors, include: The severity of the injuries Whether liability is disputed Insurance company tactics The availability of evidence The court’s

After a Crash in The Woodlands, Take These 8 Steps to Set a Claim Up for Success From Woodlands Parkway to Research Forest Drive, the roads threaded through The Woodlands, TX see their fair share

When it’s time to report a truck accident, you’ll have to report it to the police and an insurance company. In both situations, here’s what you should do: Make your report as soon as possible.

The most common types of injuries to result from car accidents include: Whiplash Soft tissue injuries Cuts and scrapes Head and brain injuries Spine and back injuries Broken bones Psychological trauma Here’s how these injuries

When looking over the police report for a car accident, carefully check out: The crash location and identifying information Driver information Charges filed The injuries and/or fatalities sustained The officer’s narrative and diagram of the

Pasadena, Texas, January 2, 2020 – The Amaro Law Firm has been retained by the family of one of the workers who tragically died while working in a chemical plant believed to be named Quala at 5100 Underwood

UM/UIM insurance offers coverage for crashes caused by uninsured and underinsured drivers, as well as hit-and-run drivers. It can also cover your family members or someone else who you have permitted to drive your vehicle