Personal Injury Blog
What is a Res Ipsa Loquitur?
Jason Stephens | September 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
“The thing speaks for itself.” That is the translation of the Latin term res ipsa loquitur. Why would you care about this Latin term if you were injured in a car accident, motorcycle crash, pedestrian accident, slip and fall or other personal injury accident? You may need to use the legal theory to recover compensation… read more
I’ve Been Hurt in a Fort Worth Motorcycle Accident – Do I Need a Lawyer?
Jason Stephens | September 7, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most traumatic traffic-related incidents. Not only can they cause physical injury, but the mental and emotional impact of a motorcycle accident can be devastating. Dealing with a motorcycle accident’s aftermath can be a headache, especially if you’re already experiencing severe injuries or financial strain. While hiring an attorney… read more
What Are the Highest-Paid Types of Lawyers?
Jason Stephens | September 1, 2020 | Personal Injury
Like any profession, law practice has various subsets and divisions, and exactly how much a lawyer earns will depend on their area of expertise. Some lawyers earn hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, while others sit well below the six-figure hallmark of the fictionalized lawyers we see on screen. For decades, the media has… read more
Is A Motorcycle Really Worth the Cost?
Jason Stephens | August 26, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Sixteen percent of traffic fatalities in Texas involve motorcyclists. Given that motorcycles only make up a small percentage of the types of vehicles in Texas, they are heavily overrepresented in fatalities. Riding a motorcycle is fun, exhilarating, and sometimes an economical means of travel, but are they worth the risk? The Risk of Riding a… read more
Texas Laws for Underage Drivers
Jason Stephens | August 24, 2020 | Texas Law
Texas has a system of graduated driving privileges that gives teen drivers more freedom the older, and more experienced behind the wheel, they become. Those under 18 are subject to passenger restrictions and curfews in an attempt to allow them to gain experience while limiting accidents. Texas Graduated License System The two-stage system begins when… read more
Drowning is More Common Than Most People Realize
Jason Stephens | August 19, 2020 | Drowning
According to the National Safety Council, an average of 10 ten people die each day in the United States from drowning. The figure does not include boating accidents. For people of all ages, drowning is the fifth leading cause of death from unintentional injury. For children between the ages of one to fourteen years, drowning… read more
Herniated Disc C4/C5 and C5/C6 Injuries
Jason Stephens | August 17, 2020 | Spinal Cord Injury
We often take for granted our spinal column. The bones in our spine protect the spinal cord from injury. Spinal cord injuries can result in loss of sensation and movement. However, the bones of the spine and the spinal discs can also sustain an injury. When these vital components of our spinal column sustain damage,… read more
What You Need to Know About Pedestrian Accidents in Fort Worth
Jason Stephens | August 15, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians and drivers must follow all Texas traffic laws. While pedestrians have the right of way when they are in a crosswalk, they do not always have the right of way when crossing the street. Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing within a marked crosswalk. They must also yield the right… read more
Criminal Charges vs. Civil Charges Related to a Car Crash
Jason Stephens | August 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
Manslaughter is described in the Texas Penal Code as recklessly causing another person’s death. Manslaughter, according to the statute, is a felony of the second degree in Texas. If convicted of manslaughter, a defendant could face from two to 20 years in prison and a potential fine of $10,000. Other penalties could be imposed depending… read more
Wrongful Death Claims Involving Children
Jason Stephens | August 12, 2020 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a child is unimaginable. The pain and suffering can be overwhelming. Many parents are in shock at first, and then they are angry that their child was taken from them in a preventable accident. A wrongful death occurs when another party causes the death of a person through negligence, errors, or wrongdoing…. read more