Most people do not know what to do after an accident. They are usually dealing with pain, medical appointments, missed work, sudden debt or the loss of a loved one. Many of our clients are also uncertain about whether they even have a personal...
When a personal injury case settles, the money usually does not go directly from the insurance company to the injured person. Before a client receives their final payment, several important steps may need to happen first. The amounts to be paid...
In Houston and across Texas, personal injury lawyers obtain evidence by investigating the accident and collecting records. Their teams interview witnesses, send letters to preserve evidence, request medical documentation, and using subpoenas when...
An expert witness is a person with specialized knowledge, training, education, skill, or experience who may help explain evidence in a legal case. Expert witnesses establish their credibility through a process called voir dire. Voir dire is French...
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...
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...
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...
