Recent Blog Posts
Types of Auto Insurance (Required and Optional) in Texas
If you are ever in a crash, the type of auto insurance coverage you and the other driver purchased and the amount of the policy limits will at least partly determine the extent of your financial recovery and how you will go about seeking compensation. Below we highlight some of the key aspects of… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions: Who’s At-Fault and How to Deal With Them
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car crash, and while they are commonly thought of as minor, they often result in significant property damage, serious injuries, and even fatalities. Understanding who’s at fault in a rear-end collision is crucial for anyone involved in such an incident when it comes to recovering compensation… Read More »
How to Include Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim
Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence can create significant financial hardship as you deal with medical costs and additional expenses in every area of your life, often while out of work for the short or long-term, or even permanently. Among the innumerable financial burdens imposed on you, lost wages often represent a… Read More »
Can a Bar Be Liable for a Drunk Driving Crash?
Getting hit by a drunk driver can be devastating in more ways than one. Drunk drivers often don’t take any evasive measures to avoid a crash or lessen its impact, so the force of the collision is frequently much more severe than crashes caused by sober drivers. In addition, crash victims and their families… Read More »
Proving Negligence and Liability After a Car Crash
Crashes can happen in the blink of an eye, but their consequences can last a lifetime. As a crash victim, you can recover compensation for your injuries from the at-fault driver. But how do you prove they were responsible for causing the collision? What if the other side or their insurance company says you… Read More »
How Is Fault Determined in a Multi-Car Crash?
In the aftermath of a multi-car crash, determining fault or responsibility can become a complex puzzle that involves piecing together large amounts of evidence, including accident reconstruction and eyewitness accounts, and applying relevant laws that speak to liability when multiple parties are involved. This is especially true when the insurance companies blame other drivers,… Read More »
Who Is Liable After a Truck Crash?
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other big rigs are immense, complex machines that take a lot of cooperation to operate, maintain and load in a safe and responsible manner. When a truck crash occurs, rarely does the truck driver admit or acknowledge fault or responsibility, and liability can be challenging when the driver does not step… Read More »
How to Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages Suffered in a Car Crash or Personal Injury Matter
If you get hurt in a car wreck or other accident, the physical injuries you sustain create calculable financial losses in terms of medical bills and lost wages, but a physical injury is also accompanied by physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, physical impairment and other kinds of less easily calculable harm, including loss… Read More »
Chemical Plant Explosion Causes Injures, Exposes Many to Smoke & Fumes
On November 8, 2023, the small town of Shepherd, Texas, about an hour northeast of Houston, experienced a significant incident when a chemical plant explosion occurred early in the morning on Farm-to-Market Road 1127. The blast, which took place around 7 a.m., was followed by a large chemical fire. This fire sent smoke plumes… Read More »
Recovering Punitive Damages After a Car Accident
Vehicle collisions are unfortunate events that can result in significant harm both physically and emotionally. In the State of Texas, car wreck victims can seek compensatory damages to cover their medical expenses, loss of income, property damage, and pain and suffering. However, there’s another type of award that you might be eligible for—punitive damages…. Read More »
