Personal Injury Blog

Jason Stephens | October 10, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Generally, most people think about large trucks when they think about commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles include: Big rigs Tractor-trailers Semi-trucks 18-wheelers However, the term “commercial motor vehicle” includes a towed or self-propelled vehicle used in interstate commerce to transport property or passengers.  How Does Texas Define Commercial Vehicle? At least two Texas statutes define commercial… read more

Jason Stephens | October 7, 2022 | Truck Accidents

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 5% of all commercial truck accidents involve a jackknife. This equates to about 2,500 jackknife accidents in the United States each year. If you were hurt in a jackknife accident in Fort Worth, an experienced truck accident lawyer can help. They can review the circumstances surrounding… read more

Jason Stephens | October 6, 2022 | Truck Accidents

According to the Texas Comptroller, there are approximately 200,000 commercial truck vehicles in Texas – more than in any other state. Additionally, 82% of Texas communities depend exclusively on trucks for needed products. These truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rules to obtain one…. read more

Jason Stephens | September 26, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Semi trucks and tractor-trailers are dangerous vehicles. In 2020 alone, there were 413 fatal injury crashes in Texas involving large commercial trucks, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The same source shows that thousands more injury accidents happened that same year. Pulling loads that are too heavy is one of the many causes of… read more

Jason Stephens | September 21, 2022 | Car Accidents

Studies have shown that airbags save lives, especially when used with seatbelts. The NHTSA reported that frontal airbags saved 50,457 lives from 1987 through 2017. However, airbag deployment can cause injuries in some situations.  How Do Airbags Work During an Accident? Airbags do not inflate in every car accident. They are designed to inflate during… read more

Jason Stephens | September 20, 2022 | Motorcycle Accidents

Although motorcycles only make up a small percentage of vehicles on Texas roads, knowing how to drive your car safely around them can help prevent serious accidents.  Because motorcycles are much smaller than most passenger vehicles, they can often be difficult to see, especially at night or in poor weather conditions.  Additionally, motorcycle riders have… read more

Jason Stephens | September 16, 2022 | Personal Injury

You’ve been injured in an accident and have pursued compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company. The good news is that most personal injury cases don’t go to trial. This means that a settlement is often negotiated between the involved parties. How long it takes to receive the settlement check can depend on a variety… read more

Jason Stephens | September 15, 2022 | Texas Law

They were the bane of motorists throughout the Lone Star State who hated waiting at red lights: stoplight cameras. These cameras, mounted on utility poles and standing as silent sentries over intersections, would record every speeder and inattentive driver who failed to stop at a red light.  You may have been just a little happy… read more

Jason Stephens | September 9, 2022 | Car Accidents

In 2021, a person died in a car accident about every two hours in Texas. Statewide, fatal traffic accidents increased by 15.22% in 2021. That year, there were 4,489 traffic fatalities, including 130 traffic deaths in Fort Worth. There are many causes of fatal car accidents in Fort Worth. Deadly car crashes occur because of:… read more

Jason Stephens | September 8, 2022 | Wrongful Death

A victim injured in an accident caused by somebody else can file a personal injury claim seeking monetary damages. But what happens if the victim dies from injuries sustained in the accident?  Since a deceased cannot file a lawsuit, does the injury claim die along with the accident victim? Fortunately not. The Texas wrongful death… read more