Jason Stephens | November 2, 2023 | Premises Liability
Have you experienced tiny red bites after staying in a hotel? Did you leave a movie theater and notice a red rash? If so, you might be the victim of bed bugs. Bed bugs are pests that can cause serious problems for property owners. Once a home, hotel, apartment, cruise ship, bus, or other place… read more
Jason Stephens | November 1, 2023 | Personal Injury
Personal injury law provides an avenue for compensation to victims who suffered harm due to the misconduct of another party. But what happens if the parties share liability for an accident? Every U.S. state, including Texas, has its own way of distributing compensation. Contributory negligence and comparative negligence are two of those ways. They apply… read more
Jason Stephens | October 31, 2023 | Personal Injury
How much a personal injury lawyer makes will depend on several things, including the fee they charge, the types of personal injury cases they handle, the number of cases they have, their location, and their level of experience. For example, a personal injury lawyer in a large city will likely earn more than a personal… read more
Jason Stephens | October 30, 2023 | Car Accidents
Driving 30 miles per hour does not seem very fast when you are behind the wheel of a car. However, in a car crash, colliding with another object or person at this speed can cause a surprising amount of damage to you or the other person. Depending on the circumstances of your wreck, a crash… read more
Jason Stephens | October 17, 2023 | Product Liability
If you have served or are currently serving in the military, you know there is no shortage of threats to your hearing, from firearms to heavy machinery. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) notes that hearing-related issues are some of the most common health conditions faced by military veterans. Because of this… read more
Jason Stephens | October 6, 2023 | Car Accidents
Sideswipe collisions can occur in a wide variety of circumstances, but often take place when a driver is in the other vehicle’s blind spot. Sideswipe accidents also occur when vehicles are changing lanes. Also, weaving in and out of traffic and driving under the influence can lead to a sideswipe crash. Driver-assisted technologies help reduce… read more
Jason Stephens | October 3, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you are injured in a personal injury accident, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit. When you do, it will be important to understand the roles of the different parties that are involved. In any personal injury lawsuit, there will be a plaintiff and a defendant. However, some cases are more complicated… read more
Jason Stephens | September 25, 2023 | Texas Law
The use of drones is heavily regulated by state and federal drone laws. While it might be a crime to use drones to record or take pictures that violate state privacy laws, it does not mean you have the right to shoot down drones flying over your house in Texas. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or… read more
Jason Stephens | September 21, 2023 | Car Accidents
Sadly, thousands of people die in car accidents each year. In 2022, Texas reported 4,481 traffic deaths. A person was killed about every two minutes in car accidents that year. Car accidents occur every day in Fort Worth. The state reports 13,401 traffic crashes in Fort Worth during 2022, including 114 fatal crashes. Law enforcement… read more
Jason Stephens | September 14, 2023 | Slip and Fall Accidents
If you suffer a slip and fall accident in your friend’s home, will you have to drive them into bankruptcy to obtain compensation? In Texas, you probably won’t, at least if your friend carries homeowners insurance. You might have other compensation options as well. Premises Liability Negligence Claims The owner or occupier of the property… read more