Jason Stephens | August 30, 2022 | Personal Injury
After suffering an injury at the hands of another, you’ll likely want to pursue compensation for your losses. Whether your case settles with or without the need to file a lawsuit, you’ll look forward to receiving your settlement money. One of the most commonly asked questions regarding personal injury settlement is, “How long does it… read more
Jason Stephens | August 7, 2022 | Personal Injury
If you were involved in a car accident or other personal injury accident, you might be anxious to settle your claim to cover your medical bills and lost wages. However, there are times when your personal injury lawyer may recommend not accepting the current settlement offer from the insurance company. Here is what you need… read more
Jason Stephens | August 6, 2022 | Personal Injury
After California, Texas has the most United States Postal Service workers delivering mail across the state. This means there are a lot of USPS mail trucks on the roads, both in residential and commercial areas. More trucks means more opportunities for delivery truck accidents. If you’ve been injured in an accident with a USPS mail… read more
Jason Stephens | June 28, 2022 | Personal Injury
What is “pre-litigation”? Litigation means taking your case to court, and pre-litigation is the period that precedes taking your case to court. Most claimants resolve their claims through an out-of-court settlement. Nevertheless, sometimes it is necessary to initiate the early stages of litigation just to stimulate the defendant to issue a reasonable settlement offer. You… read more
Jason Stephens | June 21, 2022 | Personal Injury
If you receive medical treatment at a hospital or from emergency medical services after a personal injury, the provider could have a medical lien on your settlement proceeds or jury verdict. Texas law allows hospitals to file a medical lien in a personal injury case. Therefore, it is important to understand medical liens in Texas… read more
Jason Stephens | June 2, 2022 | Personal Injury
The timeline for a personal injury case depends on many factors. For example, some individuals might receive a settlement check within a few months after completing medical treatment. However, receiving a settlement check could take much longer if the other party disputes liability or the insurance company for the at-fault party acts in bad faith…. read more
Jason Stephens | April 27, 2022 | Personal Injury
If you have ever watched a courtroom drama on TV, you likely have an idea of what a litigation lawyer in action looks like. While it’s true that they passionately argue your case in court, that is only scratching the surface of a litigation lawyer’s role in handling civil lawsuits. Behind the scenes in real… read more
Jason Stephens | April 26, 2022 | Personal Injury
Being involved in an accident and/or sustaining a personal injury is a stressful event. As a result, injured parties may experience intense emotional distress. In some cases, emotional distress can be debilitating. Accident victims in Texas may seek compensation for emotional distress caused by a personal injury. However, suing for negligent infliction of emotional distress… read more
Jason Stephens | April 15, 2022 | Personal Injury
Award-winning Texas attorney Jason Stephens of Stephens Law recently obtained a $15.68 million verdict — the largest personal injury verdict in Grayson County history — on behalf of the family of a plumber who was fatally electrocuted on the job. Jason represented the family of Kiley Russell, who was killed when a flagpole he was… read more
Jason Stephens | March 17, 2022 | Personal Injury
When you meet with a Fort Worth personal injury attorney, a question you might ask is, “How much is my personal injury case worth?” However, what you really want to know is how much money you will put in your pocket from a personal injury settlement. Many factors affect the net value of a personal… read more