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...
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...
Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have promised next generation tools that can solve just about any problem. Naturally, one of the major questions people are asking is: should I use AI for legal advice? Absolutely not. Here's...
One of the largest concerns plaintiffs have before litagation is: what happens if the business I’m suing goes bankrupt? In many situations, the lawsuit pauses immediately because federal bankruptcy law imposes an automatic stay once the bankruptcy...
