Jason Stephens | December 11, 2021 | Car Accidents
Car accidents range in severity. Some are quite serious and must be reported to the police. However, others are fairly minor. Perhaps you were just involved in a car accident in Fort Worth that seems to have caused minimal harm and property damage. You might wonder if this is an accident that requires calling 911…. read more
Jason Stephens | December 10, 2021 | Personal Injury
In their marketing, insurance companies present themselves as being on the side of the customer. In reality, insurance companies are businesses. Accordingly, their goal is often to increase their profits and minimize their losses. This is not meant to suggest that all insurance companies are untrustworthy. Insurers play an important role in the lives of… read more
Jason Stephens | December 9, 2021 | Personal Injury
One must have standing before they can bring a lawsuit against someone. If you file a lawsuit and the defendant files a motion to dismiss alleging that you do not have standing to sue, the judge will have to evaluate the situation. If the judge determines that you do not have standing to sue, your… read more
Jason Stephens | 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
Jason Stephens | November 23, 2021 | Car Accidents
You likely know that airbags save lives. But exactly how effective are they? According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, these devices reduce driver fatalities by 29%. Airbags are very effective. In all, more than 50,000 lives have been saved by frontal airbags alone. Another 2,000 drivers and passengers have been saved by side… read more
Jason Stephens | November 19, 2021 | Personal Injury
Have you been injured in an accident resulting from another party’s negligence in Fort Worth, Texas? If so, you may be facing costly medical bills, lost wages, and related struggles. You can often seek compensation for such losses by filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit to collect from the insurance of the negligent party… read more
Jason Stephens | November 18, 2021 | Car Accidents
Have you been injured in a Fort Worth, Texas car accident? Drivers in Texas are required to carry auto insurance to cover the losses victims sustain when accidents result from their negligence. So, you can seek compensation for your losses (such as medical bills) after a Fort Worth car accident by filing a claim to… read more
Jason Stephens | November 4, 2021 | Truck Accidents
In most situations, a fully-loaded semi-truck weighs up to 80,000 pounds. But the weight can vary widely depending on the load and the road. The weight of a truck can make a big difference in the damage caused by a truck accident. The energy of a vehicle varies proportionally with its weight. Since a semi-truck… read more
Jason Stephens | October 31, 2021 | Brain Injuries
A person can sustain a brain injury in a variety of accidents or situations. For example, a person may sustain a brain injury in a construction accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall accident, or motor vehicle accident. In addition, defective products and medical malpractice can also result in traumatic brain injuries. Individuals who sustain brain… read more
Jason Stephens | September 22, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Every motor vehicle accident is unique. Some crashes involve distinct traffic laws and rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) both track certain kinds of accidents. The DOT oversees the FMCSA. For example, when a severe collision involves a large commercial truck, the related trucking company must… read more