Jason Stephens | November 30, 2020 | Car Accidents

One of the most challenging parts of dealing with the fallout of a car accident is figuring out what to do while your vehicle is being repaired. There is a good chance you rely on your car for performing everyday tasks like getting to and from work, dropping kids off at school, and picking up… read more

Jason Stephens | November 27, 2020 | Car Accidents

Fort Worth car accidents cause severe injuries and deaths each year. Many of the causes of car accidents can be attributed to human error. However, there are some causes of car accidents that might be out of the driver’s control, such as mechanical failures and weather conditions. Knowing the common causes of car accidents and… read more

Jason Stephens | November 23, 2020 | Car Accidents

Hit-and-run accidents are a far more common occurrence than many might think. In fact, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA) as recently as 2018, there was a hit and run accident in America nearly every minute which resulted in over 2000 deaths.  There are numerous reasons drivers flee the scene of a car accident…. read more

Jason Stephens | November 22, 2020 | Car Accidents

Yielding the right of way refers to allowing another vehicle to enter an intersection before doing so yourself. The idea is to mitigate potential accidents in uncontrolled or less controlled areas. Essentially, the right of way exists to lower the chances of two vehicles colliding in areas with no traffic lights. Although the right of… read more

Jason Stephens | November 21, 2020 | Car Accidents

Neck and lower back pain are common after a car accident, especially accidents involving rear-end collisions, rollovers, head-on crashes, and T-bone accidents.  During the collision, your neck can be jerked back and forth or side-to-side. Your torso may also be twisted into unnatural positions. The sudden force on the spinal column can cause a variety… read more

Jason Stephens | November 16, 2020 | Car Accidents

With hundreds of thousands of miles of highways found throughout Texas, the Lonestar state is one of the deadliest when it comes to car accident fatalities. While California and Florida outpace Texas, more than 3.600 people died in accidents in the state as recently as 2018. That’s one person every 2 hours and 24 minutes. … read more

Jason Stephens | November 3, 2020 | Car Accidents

Car accidents rattle everyone involved. Even when people are uninjured, it can be unnerving to be in a sudden wreck. In the wake of a crash, people are naturally concerned about injuries – their own and those of others. But it is important to be careful not to admit or imply acceptance of fault.  One… read more

Jason Stephens | October 5, 2020 | Car Accidents

Did you know that, on average, 53% of all fatal crashes in the United States are single-vehicle collisions? In the state of Texas, 51% of fatalities are a consequence of car accidents involving just one vehicle. When a passenger is injured or killed in a crash in Houston, the opportunity to file a legal claim… read more

Jason Stephens | September 22, 2020 | Car Accidents

Distractions continue to be one of the most common causes of traffic deaths and injuries each year. Over 400,000 people sustained injuries in distracted driving crashes during 2018. Distracted drivers caused the deaths of 2,841 people in 2018, including 77 bicyclists, 400 pedestrians, 605 passengers, and 1,730 drivers. In 2019, there were 97,782 traffic accidents… read more

Jason Stephens | August 14, 2020 | Car Accidents

Manslaughter is described in the Texas Penal Code as recklessly causing another person’s death.  Manslaughter, according to the statute, is a felony of the second degree in Texas. If convicted of manslaughter, a defendant could face from two to 20 years in prison and a potential fine of $10,000. Other penalties could be imposed depending… read more