CR-2 or “Blue Forms” are no longer required by the Texas DOT. They were used to keep track of any accidents that police officers did not write a crash report on, but they are no longer utilized or filed away. Some officers still hand out CR-2 forms, so if you do fill one out, you should just keep it in
Houston has one of the most diverse populations in the country, with statistics showing that nearly one out of four people in Houston are foreign-born. But like anyone else, they can be hurt in a car accident. However, many immigrants–especially those that are undocumented–might hesitate to take full advantage of their legal rights because of their citizenship status. At The
Protect Yourself And Your Legal Rights After A Car Accident in Texas As car accident lawyers in Texas, Gutierrez Law Firm has seen first-hand the growth and development of our great state. With this growth comes the pain of progress, including more traffic. As our highways and interstates crowd with more drivers, commuters, buses and carpools, the chances of being in
The Insurance Institute for Highway safety has given 2018 models of the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee “poor” ratings in recent crash tests. This is the lowest rating for passenger vehicles. In the tests, both vehicles were crashed into a concrete obstacle along the passenger side bumper. This was done to imitate a real-life accident in which a vehicle might
Car manufacturers are upping their autopilot game, offering more features with every model rollout. Automakers such as Tesla, Audi, Nissan are equipping their vehicles with what they call “driver-assist” technology. With all this new technology being installed you would think that car crashes would be eliminated entirely in the near future. Unfortunately, however, recent studies show that these so-called self-driving
Texas is a big state, and we spend a lot of time in their cars. While we probably never think about it, the vehicles we travel in are not just designed to get us to from one place to another. They are also designed to keep us safe on the road. Unfortunately, however, accidents can happen. Do you know if
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic event for everyone involved. Minor fender-benders to major collisions can cause major property damage and serious injuries, both for drivers and passengers. But did you know that many times serious accident injuries take hours, days, or even weeks to show up? This is why it is important to seek medical
Local attorneys Kayla Gutierrez and Juan Roberto Stillman, attorneys with the Gutierrez Law Firm, Inc. recently delivered presentations about the dangers of distracted driving to students at Branch Academy and Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. A Father’s Fight to Make a Difference and Save Lives The presentation was part of the “ Contact Us to Present at Your
When car manufacturers discover parts of their vehicles are defective or could cause injury, they are required to notify all owners of part recalls. While most owners will receive notification of a recall, sometimes for a variety of reasons, some owners might not receive notification. In light of a an increasing number of auto recalls, checking to make sure your vehicle
From car accidents to workplace accidents, neck injuries can occur in a variety of situations and can be incredibly serious. Any person who suspects they have suffered a neck injury should seek immediate medical treatment. Some of the most common types of neck injuries include: Whiplash – Accidents causing the head to move around violently lead to whiplash injuries. These are common
