Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | December 22, 2021 | Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents. Victims of a rear-end collision may experience severe injuries, especially if the colliding vehicle is traveling at high speeds when the accident occurs. Rear-end collisions are often the fault of the driver who crashes into a vehicle that is stopped or slowing down. However,… read more
Stephens Law Firm | November 24, 2021 | Car Accidents
Even minor car accidents can generate lawsuits if the other party feels that you were the cause of the accident. They may sue you if they suffered injuries from the accident. You might think that insurance will protect you if legal issues arise after a car accident. While this is true, there are times in… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 1, 2021 | Car Accidents
You may wonder whether car accident reports are part of the public record. In Texas, they are treated as confidential. Texas limits the parties that can access car accident reports. Other parties can only request a redacted copy. In most cases, a person who has a legal interest in obtaining an accident report can pay… read more