Stephens Law Firm | March 17, 2021 | Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from almost any kind of accident. The whipping motion during a car accident could give you a headache that lasts for a few days. A simple slip and fall could leave you seeing stars. Or, you might not remember how you got a bump on the head from… read more
Stephens Law Firm | March 16, 2021 | Car Accidents
If you were hurt in a car accident in Texas caused by another individual, you’re likely wondering what your legal options are. Pursuing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party will allow you to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses. While not every car accident case requires legal representation,… read more
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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
Stephens Law Firm | 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