A jury verdict is an important result, but it is not always the final word. After a jury announces a number, the trial judge still has to enter a judgment. The losing side may file post-trial motions, ask for a new trial, challenge the evidence,...
The Federal Motor Carrier's Safety Administration’s preliminary 2025 data does not show an increase in reported large-truck crashes or truck crash deaths - in fact, reported truck crashes, fatal crashes, fatalities, and injuries were lower in 2025...
If you were hurt in a car crash, truck accident, workplace incident, refinery explosion, or serious fall, one of the first questions you may ask is: "do I really need a lawyer?" In Texas, your decision will directly affect how and whether your claim...
A Texas jury has returned a unanimous verdict of more than $1.6 billion against Upton Assets, LLC, the owner of the Pecos Liquids Handling Facility in Pecos, Texas, after a 2023 explosion killed two workers from the Rio Grande Valley. According to...
A recent well-site explosion and fire in the Etoile area of Nacogdoches County is another reminder that oilfield incidents can escalate in seconds. According to local and regional reporting on April 21, 2026, the blast happened late Monday night...
New reports on the March 23, 2026 Valero Port Arthur refinery fire have added more detail about what happened inside the refinery and what may come next for workers and families affected by the incident. The fire resulted in an emergency...
After a serious crash, many people assume that fault and liability mean the same thing. They do not. In personal injury cases, fault usually refers to who caused the accident. Liability refers to the person legally responsible for paying for the...
One of the most consistent pieces of advice we've provided on this blog is that if you are in a car accident on the highway, you should pull over to the shoulder of the road and get off the highway as soon as possible. However, a recent fatality...
Yes. In Texas, you can still file a claim if you weren't wearing a seatbelt. However, the amount you can receive will likely be reduced due to Texas' comparative negligence laws. That means that even if the other driver causes the crash, your...
If you are asking, “what do I do if my claim was denied?”, the most important thing to know is that a denial does not automatically mean your case is over. Insurance companies deny claims for many reasons, including disputed liability, missing...
