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What is Comparative Fault in Texas?

Fault is not always "all or nothing" after a crash. In Texas, multiple people (including the injured person) can share responsibility for the same collision. This matters because your share of fault can reduce-and sometimes eliminate-what you can...

The Myth of “He Who Hits, Pays:” Why the Driver Who Makes Contact Is Not Automatically at Fault

In many Spanish-speaking communities, there is a common phrase people repeat after a crash: “el que pega paga” - literally, “he that hits, pays.” The idea is simple: the person whose vehicle strikes another must automatically be...

Can I Still File an Injury Claim Without a Police Report?

In most situations, you can still file and pursue a personal injury claim even if no police report was made at the scene. A police report is helpful evidence, but it is not legally required to recover compensation after a car accident. Many...

NTSB Reveals Results of Investigation into 2025 DC Helicopter Crash

One year after a tragedy that killed 67 people near D.C., the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) presented its investigation into the crash.On January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Eagle regional jet operating...

How Cold Weather Affects Refineries and Industrial Workplaces

Houston's ice storm has come and (hopefully) gone. In its wake, however, have been left crashes and other cold-related injuries. Earlier this week, we touched on the dangers of snow/ice storms for traffic and commuters; today, we'd like to focus on...

Houston’s Snow Storm is Here: What Happens If I Get Injured?

Houston isn’t built for frequent winter weather, and let's face it: neither are our drivers. That's exactly why this year's snow storm has turned Houston's streets and highways into high-risk zones overnight. Even a thin layer of snow or ice can...

What is a Future Care Plan?

Future care plans, often called life care plans, are a core component of high value personal injury claims involving catastrophic or long term injuries. These plans translate medical opinions into a structured, evidence based projection of future...

Are Swangas Legal and What Happens if One Causes an Accident?

"Swangas," also known as "tire slabs" or "wheel elbows" are oversized, protruding rims most commonly associated with Houston’s slab car culture. These rims extend well beyond the vehicle’s wheel well, sometimes by several inches on each side. On...

What Happens If I Say I’m Not Injured After an Accident?

Immediately after an accident, many people instinctively say, “I’m fine” or “I’m not injured.” This response is common - and understandable. Adrenaline, shock, confusion, and a desire to keep things moving often override pain or symptoms...

Texas Courts Reverses Most of $27 Million Exxon Baytown Explosion Case, Leaves Rest Up in the Air

On Jan. 8, 2025, The 14th Appellate Court of Texas slashed $8 million from a $27 million verdict involving Exxon Mobile, and demanded a retrial. This decision in Exxon Mobile v. Brown et al signifies a step away from what has been an increasing...

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