“Mark and his staff are top-notch and I would give them 5 stars. I had hoped I would never have to hire an attorney due to an auto accident, but I am so glad I found Mark. " J.W. - North Richland Hills, TX
"We are completely satisfied with the way Mark and his team negotiated our case, and would recommend them to anyone in the area.” D.Z. - Fort Worth, TX
"I would definitely recommend the Anderson Law Firm to anyone who is looking for a great lawyer." B.M. - Fort Worth, TX
"Mark fought hard to not only be sure that all my bills were covered but he even lowered his fees and put some extra money in my pocket. Don't look anywhere else if you've been in an accident and need help." A.B. - Fort Worth, TX
"Mark Anderson and his staff were helpful from the second I spoke with them on the phone. They worked very hard for my daughter, communicated clearly and frequently via phone and email, and assisted us with many aspects of my daughter's situation which were even outside of their area of responsibility." L.K. - St Louis, MO
"Mark and Dan were extremely kind and helpful and I would recommend them to anyone in need. He worked hard to help me!" E.K. - Fort Worth, TX
"I just want to let everyone know that Mark Anderson and his crew know the right things to do. They put up a great fight for me and in the end, everyone got paid and through it all I had a great time with them." L.H. - Arlington, TX
"If I ever hear of anyone looking for a personal injury attorney in the DFW area, I would not hesitate to send them to Mark." C. B. - Indiana
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"Thanks to Mr. Anderson and his staff for a job well done. My wife and I were delighted with our settlement." E.C. - Fort Worth, TX

Avoiding Injuries From Car Wrecks

Seatbelts are always good for protection while riding in the car, especially since 63% of people involved in fatal car accidents each year are found to not be wearing their seatbelts.

A new Texas state law is now trying to make the roads safer by requiring that all passengers wear seat belts, including those that are sitting in the back seat. The law became effective back in September of 2009, but tickets for the offense cannot be issued until June 1, 2010.

If a driver is caught without the safety belt on, or without their passengers’ safety belts on, fines range from $25 all the way up to $250. Keep in mind that those numbers don’t include court costs.

Studies have shown that in states where rear seat belt use was not required, only 66% of adult passengers wore their seat belts while in the backseat, compared to the 85% of people who wore theirs in the states that required it.

Along with this new law, there is also a provision that states that kids under the age of 8 have to ride in a safety or booster seat while in the back seat, unless they are 4’9”. This will help prevent serious child injuries that result from roadway accidents.

It is important to encourage both children and adults alike to buckle up while they are in a motor vehicle, no matter where they are sitting. For a passenger who is traveling in the backseat at the time of their car accident, wearing a seat belt is 44% more effective at preventing death than riding unrestrained.

Remember to click it to keep all passengers protected, or you will get a hefty ticket. And more importantly, it could save your life.

If you have questions concerning car wrecks that caused injury from improper seat belt use, please contact The Anderson Law firm for a FREE consultation today in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000.

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One of the most common questions a new client has is “What is my case worth?”

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to estimate any injury claim's value until the injured party has ended medical treatment and is either well or as well as he or she is going to get. Only then can you truly put a figure on the damages that should be sought.

There is nothing worse than settling a claim too soon because once you settle, it's final. If your conditions worsen after prematurely accepting a settlement then you have no choice but to pay any additional medical bills yourself. Once your case settles, you cannot force the insurance company to also pay for your medical care in the future.

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