Ale Prado | March 16, 2021 | Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur due to many kinds of accidents, ranging from car accidents to a slip and fall. A brain injury can create lifelong issues. In severe cases, a traumatic brain injury can lead to permanent disability or even death. As a result, it’s important to watch for the signs of a… read more
Ale Prado | March 15, 2021 | Truck Accidents
The U.S. has nearly 4 million Class 8 trucks currently in operation on the roads. Semi-trucks make up most of the vehicles in this class, with the remainder being service vehicles like dump trucks and fire trucks. These semi-trucks are involved in many truck accidents each year, causing over 4,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries… read more
Ale Prado | March 2, 2021 | News
As a firm dedicated to Righting Wrongs, Stephens Law’s Jason Stephens and the firm’s staff continue to prioritize their clients amid global uncertainties – and awarding organizations have taken note. “Despite the tragedies of 2020, our firm has continued charging ahead on behalf of its clients,” says Jason Stephens, the firm’s founder. “We’re especially proud… read more
Ale Prado | February 22, 2021 | Brain Injuries
The short answer is yes! Even if your head has not come into contact with another object or surface, you may have a concussion. Concussions are a category of traumatic brain injury (TBI) — they actually tend to occur more often than other types of TBIs. Sometimes, concussions are not reported because the person with… read more
Ale Prado | February 18, 2021 | Brain Injuries
Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury and death across the nation. When you fall, the chances of sustaining an injury are high. While your internal organs will likely be protected, your head is quite vulnerable. Victims of falling accidents often suffer from traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBI. Brain injuries often occur… read more
Jason Stephens | February 15, 2021 | Traffic Accidents
If you have ever been stuck by the side of the road after a breakdown or an accident, an approaching tow truck can be a welcome sight. But while tow trucks often indicate that help has arrived, accidents involving tow trucks are incredibly dangerous. Tow trucks are extremely heavy vehicles on their own. When they… read more
Ale Prado | February 13, 2021 | Car Accidents
Over the weekend, 133 cars were involved in a massive chain-collision car wreck on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, TX. Icy road conditions – a rare occurrence in the heart of Texas – set the stage for the devastating car accident that spanned more than half a mile. At least six people were killed and… read more
Ale Prado | February 12, 2021 | Motorcycle Laws
Motorcyclists must follow the same traffic laws as automobile drivers. But some differences in the legal treatment of motorcycles and automobiles exist. For example, motorcycle licenses and driver licenses have separate requirements. Motorcycle accidents usually do not occur because of any unique motorcycle laws. Rather, they often occur because car and truck drivers do not… read more
Ale Prado | February 11, 2021 | Sexual Assault
More information comes to light every week about rideshare sexual assaults. Businesses like Uber and Lyft sometimes hire drivers who commit bad acts. The most disturbing part of these stories is the role the companies have played in covering up the assaults. You can hold the driver who committed the assault responsible in both criminal… read more
Ale Prado | February 9, 2021 | Car Accidents
A lesser known injury after a car accident is the development of vehophobia. Vehophobia is the medical word for a serious and unrelenting fear of driving, to the extent that it interferes with one’s quality of life. This uncommon problem is real and it’s devastating. From a clinical standpoint, a fear of driving after a… read more
