Stephen Stewart
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Fiat Chrysler Sanctioned by the Department of Transportation
The Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation announced that Fiat Chrysler will repair and/or buy back certain defective vehicles and pay a civil penalty of $105 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The penalty is the…
2 Safety Tips to Prevent a Bicycle Accident
While bicycling is a favored method of transportation for many Texas citizens, it is, unfortunately, not the safest travel option. Each year, countless bicyclists are involved in collisions and accidents that lead to severe injuries and tragic fatalities. In fact,…
How long do you have to file an accident report in Austin Texas?
If the police respond to a car accident, they are required to file an accident report within 10 days. As of September 2017, the requirement for individuals to self-report accidents if police were not called to the scene was removed.…
What Should I Do if a UPS Truck Hits My Vehicle Texas?
A collision with a UPS truck is a traumatic and disorienting event, leading to physical injuries, physical shock, and emotional strain. At The Stewart Law Firm, led by our accomplished personal injury attorney, Stephen Stewart, our team understands the challenges…
How is pain and suffering calculated in Texas?
If you’ve been the victim of a car accident or personal injury caused by someone else, you may be eligible for compensation. Texas law has provisions that allow accident and injury victims to sue for damages. A skilled personal injury…
Kraft Initiates Recall of 36k Cases of Sliced American Cheese
Kraft Heinz has released a public apology over its recall of 36,000 cases of cheese. The food giant said that it deeply regretted the need to institute the recall, and it apologized to the customers it let down, but the…
3 Tips to Avoid Driving Fatigue
While campaigns against drunk driving and distracted driving get a lot of media focus, there is very little awareness about the consequences of driving while exhausted. Texas habitually leads the nation in many bad driving habits, including, unfortunately, drowsy driving.…
Wrong-Way Crash Claims Another Life on I-35
A tragic wrong-way head-on collision on I-35 in Austin has claimed another life, highlighting a dangerous spike in local traffic fatalities. Austin Police suspect driving while intoxicated (DWI) played a major role in the early-morning crash. Victims of drunk driving…
What to Do and What Not to Do After an Auto Accident in Texas
The first few moments after a car collision can be scary, confusing, even traumatic. You may be unsure what happened, in pain, worried about your passengers and the other driver, or fearful about the legal and financial consequences of your…
