Personal Injury Blog
Everything You Need To Know About Brain Stem Injuries
Jason Stephens | March 22, 2023 | Brain Injuries
The brain comprises many parts or regions, each affecting different motor skills or other bodily functions. The brain stem, which sits at the bottom of the brain and connects the brain to the spinal cord, regulates many of the body’s automated processes, like breathing. Thus, a brain stem injury can have potentially life-threatening consequences. How… read more
Can You Use Your Phone While Driving in Texas?
Jason Stephens | March 21, 2023 | Texas Law
Just about every driver is taught the dangers of using a phone while driving. Because cell phone use can be so dangerous, many states have enacted laws that make it illegal to use a cell phone while operating a vehicle. Using a cell phone behind the wheel is not only risky for the driver, but… read more
How Do Trucks Automatically Store Accident Data?
Jason Stephens | March 20, 2023 | Truck Accidents
Just as planes have “black boxes” that record information investigators can use to understand the cause of an aviation accident, commercial vehicles often have a “Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorder” (HVEDR). Although HVEDRs are not specifically designed to capture data in the event of a crash, these devices do take regular automatic snapshots of a… read more
What Happens if a Leased Car Is Totaled?
Jason Stephens | March 15, 2023 | Car Accidents
If you are involved in a car accident while driving a leased car, call 911 immediately to report the accident. Notify the leasing company as soon as possible about the leased car accident and take steps to protect your best interest. You or another party could be liable for the totaled vehicle. Who Owns a… read more
I Received a Hospital Lien. What Exactly Does That Mean?
Jason Stephens | March 6, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you have recently received notice of a hospital lien, you may not know exactly what this is and what your rights are. Do you have to pay the lien? What if you don’t recover any compensation from a personal injury case? Are you still responsible for paying the lien? Learn the answers to these… read more
The Most Dangerous Sections of Dallas – Fort Worth Highways for Trucking Crashes
Jason Stephens | March 1, 2023 | Truck Accidents
When it comes to driving in the Dallas – Fort Worth area, 2023 began with an ominous start. On January 17, an 18-wheeler collided with a pickup truck in a double fatal crash. One day later, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its report on the catastrophic accident of February 11, 2021. That incident… read more
How Insurance Companies Avoid Paying Personal Injury Claims
Jason Stephens | February 27, 2023 | Personal Injury
Insurance companies can be shady. If you’ve ever had to file a claim with insurance, then you know the process is a headache. When it comes to personal injury claims, insurance companies get scared. They know that catastrophic injuries, or even wrongful death claims, can lead to huge payouts. That’s why insurance adjusters do everything… read more
Do You Need a License and Insurance To Ride a Scooter in Fort Worth?
Jason Stephens | February 22, 2023 | Texas Law
The question of whether you need a license and insurance to ride a scooter in Fort Worth depends on how you define the word “scooter.” It is not a legal term, and it appears nowhere in Texas law. We’ll explain further here. What Is a Scooter? For the purposes of this article, “scooter” means a… read more
Are There Different Types of Motorcycle Licenses in Texas?
Jason Stephens | February 10, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents
Driving a motorcycle in Texas can be a gratifying experience. With thousands of miles of open roads and beautiful landscapes, the Lone Star State boasts some of the country’s most exciting places to ride. However, If you’re considering getting on a bike and hitting the open road, you’ll need to comply with the state’s strict… read more
Motorcycle Riding Safety: What You Need to Know
Jason Stephens | February 1, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents
Millions of people in the United States own motorcycles. And approximately 328,000 motorcycles are registered in the state of Texas alone. Texas has one of the largest motorcycle-riding populations in the country. People own motorcycles for many reasons. They are a great way to enjoy the outdoors on a sunny day and offer fuel and… read more