Stephens Law Firm | October 9, 2025 | Personal Injury Law
In the wake of a fatal truck accident, the primary legal focus is on compensating a family for their loss. Sometimes, however, the story behind the crash reveals a level of recklessness that goes far beyond a simple mistake. This is where the concept of punitive damages comes into play. These are not meant to… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 9, 2025 | Personal Injury Law
In Texas, the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit after a fatal truck accident is granted to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who died. This right is established under a specific law, the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.004. These family members may file the claim individually or… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 9, 2025 | Personal Injury Law
If a truck accident in Texas has left you with permanent disfigurement, you have the right to pursue financial compensation for your injuries. This compensation is designed to cover your immediate medical bills as well as future surgeries, lost earning ability, and the significant emotional and psychological pain that accompanies a life-altering change to your… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 9, 2025 | Personal Injury Law
Losing a limb in a commercial truck accident immediately changes every aspect of your future. The costs extend far beyond the initial surgery, including a lifetime of medical care, sophisticated prosthetics, home modifications, and the loss of earning capacity. In Texas, the law allows you to pursue compensation that accounts for these lifelong needs, not… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 9, 2025 | Personal Injury Law
A severe traumatic brain injury from a semi-truck crash rewrites every aspect of life for a victim and their family. These cases involve complicated federal and state regulations, powerful corporate defendants, and catastrophic damages that require lifetime planning. While the road is difficult, Texas law provides a way to hold negligent parties accountable and secure… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 9, 2025 | Personal Injury Law
A spinal cord injury resulting from a collision with an 18-wheeler fundamentally changes your life. Vehicular accidents are a leading cause of new spinal cord injuries, and the sheer force involved in a commercial truck crash makes these outcomes tragically common. You are now facing a future filled with medical appointments, immense costs, and uncertainty…. read more
