Stephens Law Firm | October 17, 2023 | Product Liability
If you have served or are currently serving in the military, you know there is no shortage of threats to your hearing, from firearms to heavy machinery. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) notes that hearing-related issues are some of the most common health conditions faced by military veterans. Because of this… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 6, 2023 | Car Accidents
Sideswipe collisions can occur in a wide variety of circumstances, but often take place when a driver is in the other vehicle’s blind spot. Sideswipe accidents also occur when vehicles are changing lanes. Also, weaving in and out of traffic and driving under the influence can lead to a sideswipe crash. Driver-assisted technologies help reduce… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 3, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you are injured in a personal injury accident, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit. When you do, it will be important to understand the roles of the different parties that are involved. In any personal injury lawsuit, there will be a plaintiff and a defendant. However, some cases are more complicated… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 25, 2023 | Texas Law
The use of drones is heavily regulated by state and federal drone laws. While it might be a crime to use drones to record or take pictures that violate state privacy laws, it does not mean you have the right to shoot down drones flying over your house in Texas. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 21, 2023 | Car Accidents
Sadly, thousands of people die in car accidents each year. In 2022, Texas reported 4,481 traffic deaths. A person was killed about every two minutes in car accidents that year. Car accidents occur every day in Fort Worth. The state reports 13,401 traffic crashes in Fort Worth during 2022, including 114 fatal crashes. Law enforcement… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 14, 2023 | Slip and Fall Accidents
If you suffer a slip and fall accident in your friend’s home, will you have to drive them into bankruptcy to obtain compensation? In Texas, you probably won’t, at least if your friend carries homeowners insurance. You might have other compensation options as well. Premises Liability Negligence Claims The owner or occupier of the property… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 11, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle medical malpractice cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. According to research published by Johns Hopkins University, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 7, 2023 | Car Accidents
Fort Worth car accidents can cause many injuries. Common injuries in car crashes include traumatic brain injury, broken bones, back injuries, and neck injuries. Severe car crashes can cause catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, internal organ damage, and amputations. Some car accident injuries might not be apparent immediately after the car accident. A… read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 4, 2023 | Birth Injuries
Birth asphyxia or perinatal asphyxia is a potentially deadly condition for a newborn infant. Asphyxia is a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Birth asphyxia happens when an infant does not receive sufficient oxygen before, during, and after birth. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that birth asphyxia causes 900,000 newborn deaths… read more
Stephens Law Firm | August 30, 2023 | Car Accidents
On busy highways in Texas, the effects of one car colliding with another often do not stop with just those two vehicles. Other vehicles can suffer damage, and their occupants can suffer injuries in a chain reaction accident. Obtaining compensation can present a challenge for innocent bystanders who are not involved in the initial collision… read more