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
Jason Stephens | September 3, 2021 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident, you may have sustained injuries that require costly treatment. You might also be wondering who is responsible for paying your medical bills in these circumstances. A number of factors influence who may be responsible for covering the cost of your treatment after a car accident. This overview will… read more
Jason Stephens | September 2, 2021 | Personal Injury
Any injury can impact your life in major ways. However, some injuries are so severe that they result in long-term or permanent impairments. In personal injury cases, these injuries are referred to as “catastrophic.” You may be eligible for compensation if you sustained a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence. This guide will cover… read more
Jason Stephens | 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
Jason Stephens | August 26, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Except in emergency situations, the lane of a highway furthest to the left is reserved for passing. Texas law prohibits driving slowly enough to impede the flow of traffic in the left lane. There are also highways throughout Texas with signage indicating the left lane is for passing only. Large commercial trucks tend to move… read more
Jason Stephens | August 11, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Large commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and big rigs, have large blind spots on all sides of their cabs and trailers. As a result, the truck driver cannot see other motor vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, curbs, and other objects located in these blind spots. Unfortunately, blind spot accidents involving 18-wheelers can cause wrongful deaths and traumatic… read more
Jason Stephens | July 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
You may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed after a car accident. These feelings are a typical response shared by many accident victims. However, if you experience anxiety, fear, avoidance, mood changes, or other symptoms that impair your ability to function or perform daily activities, you could have post-traumatic stress disorder, or “PTSD.” What is Post-Traumatic… read more
Jason Stephens | July 16, 2021 | Negligence
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence claims. A “reasonable person” is a hypothetical standard used to judge whether a person was negligent in such a case. Courts and juries will compare a defendant’s conduct to what a “reasonable person” might have done in the same or similar situation to determine whether the person… read more
Jason Stephens | July 7, 2021 | Car Accidents
A rollover accident is one of the most dangerous types of car accidents. During a rollover accident, your body may be thrown around the vehicle’s interior if you are not wearing a seat belt. You may sustain multiple broken bones, chest injuries, and back injuries. You could also be thrown through a windshield or open… read more