Stephen Stewart
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1 Killed in Texas Seawall Accident
A car accident at the Galveston Seawall on June 8 left one person dead and another in the hospital. The accident occurred when a red pickup truck driven by a 49-year-old man drove across five lanes of traffic. The driver…
What Can Families Do After a Trucking Accident Fatality in Texas?
In 2022, Texas recorded 810 fatalities from large truck collisions. Liability in such accidents can extend to several parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, maintenance providers, and manufacturers of defective parts. If you’ve lost a loved one due…
Top Causes of Construction Accidents in Texas
When it comes to injury danger, you won’t find a place that’s much more prone than a construction site. The combination of heavy equipment and materials being transported and lifted high into the air over uneven terrain makes for an…
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Texas Highway Car Crash
It was reported that a 53-year-old Texas man was killed in a car accident that occurred in Karnes County on the morning of July 14. Troopers with the Department of Public Safety stated that a truck heading north on the…
Do I Need a Lawyer for Whiplash?
One of the most common types of injuries that people suffer in a car accident is “whiplash,” which occurs from an abrupt back-and-forth flexion of the neck. Whiplash affects the muscles, discs, and ligaments in the neck and back. However,…
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims
When you’re injured at work, you’re probably thinking of filing a workers’ compensation claim to pay for your medical bills and lost wages, however, this isn’t your only option for financial recovery. While you do not have to establish fault…
Texas’ Newest Distracted Driving Laws
As distracted driving problems continue to grow, more states are beginning to realize that distracted driving is everyone’s responsibility. Many states, such as Texas, have had anti-texting laws in place for a few years now. However, these laws have done…
What to Do When You’ve Totaled Your Car in Texas
In Texas, a car is declared a total loss if the repair costs equal or exceed 100% of its Actual Cash Value (ACV), though some policies set this threshold at 70% to 80%. Insurance companies calculate ACV by subtracting depreciation…
Pain and Suffering: A Full Post-Accident Breakdown
There are many damages that you may recover when pursuing an injury claim following your accident. While it is widely known that accident victims may pursue compensation for their medical bills and property damage, many aren’t aware that they may…
