Jason Stephens | June 15, 2022 | Car Accidents

A car accident can cause numerous types of injuries. Many car accident injuries require surgery and/or physical therapy. After a car accident, the medical bills can total thousands of dollars. Who pays for treatment if I need physical therapy after a car accident? Am I responsible for paying my medical bills after a car crash?… read more

Jason Stephens | June 1, 2022 | Car Accidents

No one wants to get into a car accident. But between the heavy interstate traffic and the overload of commuters and tourists in Fort Worth, car crashes are an unfortunate daily occurrence.  Knowing what to do after a car accident in Texas, including when to contact law enforcement, can make it easier to navigate through… read more

Jason Stephens | April 29, 2022 | Car Accidents

Getting a settlement check from a car accident claim in Fort Worth can take a few months to a few years. The timeline for a personal injury case depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. However, there are specific deadlines the insurance company must follow after receiving a car accident claim. Deadlines for… read more

Jason Stephens | February 24, 2022 | Car Accidents

Texas uses a fault-based insurance system. After a car accident in Texas, the driver who caused the crash bears liability for all of the resulting damages. Since Texas requires all car owners to carry liability insurance, these claims go to the insurer for the at-fault driver. If the insurer agrees that its insured caused the… read more

Jason Stephens | February 19, 2022 | Car Accidents

Texas law was changed five years ago to eliminate the need to self-report minor car accidents. The only type of accident report that the Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) requires and keeps now is police crash reports. After an accident, you have several legal obligations. These obligations depend on the nature and severity of your… read more

Jason Stephens | February 2, 2022 | Car Accidents

Car seat technology has come a long way in the past couple of decades, and now, infants and toddlers riding in proper car safety seats may emerge from a severe car accident almost unscathed. Car seats are designed to take the brunt of the impact and shield the tiny passengers from harm. But, after an… read more

Jason Stephens | January 25, 2022 | Car Accidents

A police accident report can provide valuable information for your insurance claim. The accident report can verify all of the facts you include in the claim. It may even include the investigating officer’s opinion about who caused the car accident. In Texas, all traffic accident reports go to a central database maintained by the Texas… read more

Jason Stephens | January 20, 2022 | Car Accidents

Have you been involved in a car accident in Fort Worth, Texas? Texas is an at-fault state. If you’re injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your medical bills and other losses by filing a claim with the insurance of the negligent party. Alternatively, you can file… read more

Jason Stephens | January 14, 2022 | Car Accidents

Your car accident can trigger emotional and mental symptoms in addition to physical pain. And just as you can seek compensation for physical injuries, you can also seek compensation for mental and emotional injuries. Just keep in mind that you will need evidence to support a claim for mental or emotional injuries. How Emotional and… read more

Jason Stephens | December 23, 2021 | Car Accidents

Generally, you are responsible for paying for your medical bills after a car accident. That is the case even if you may not have been responsible for causing the car crash. However, if another driver was at fault for the accident, you may be able to receive reimbursement for medical expenses by filing an insurance… read more