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Stephen Stewart

Stephen W. Stewart is the founder of The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC in Austin, TX, and has been practicing law since 1997. With extensive experience in personal injury, car accidents, and truck accidents, Stephen is committed to securing justice for his clients. He is admitted to practice in Texas, New Mexico, and multiple U.S. District Courts across Texas. Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and a Top 100 attorney by the National Trial Lawyers, Stephen has earned numerous accolades, including the National Crime Victim’s Rights Medal of Honor, the Star Volunteer Award from MADD, and the Outstanding Service Award from Crime Victims First. His dedication to legal excellence and client advocacy has made him a trusted leader in the field.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Stephen Stewart

What Do Trucking Insurance Companies Do After an Accident?

What Do Trucking Insurance Companies Do After an Accident?

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Last Modified on Oct 27, 2025

Commercial trucks are often massive vehicles that are difficult to operate safely, and as such they cause numerous accidents every year. Because trucking insurance companies are in business to both protect themselves and their clients from liability, they will often…

5 Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Texas

5 Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Texas

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Last Modified on Oct 28, 2025

Death is an extremely hard situation for anyone to go through, but when that death is linked to someone else’s negligence it can leave the family members and loved ones feeling completely lost and heartbroken. The grief of losing a…

When Is a Personal Injury “Catastrophic?”

When Is a Personal Injury “Catastrophic?”

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Last Modified on Oct 28, 2025

As their name implies, a catastrophic injury is an injury that has particularly devastating consequences. When you suffer a catastrophic injury, it’s highly likely that your life may never return to normal, since you’ll probably have suffered permanent, debilitating damage.…

What does the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Mean for Texas Personal Injury Cases?

What does the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Mean for Texas Personal Injury Cases?

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Last Modified on Feb 19, 2025

This week, President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, allowing military personnel and their families who may have suffered injuries or death from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to bring a claim for compensation. So what does…

Do I Need an Attorney for a Non-Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas?

Do I Need an Attorney for a Non-Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas?

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Last Modified on Oct 27, 2025

Don’t let the name fool you; a non-traumatic brain injury can be just as damaging as a traumatic brain injury. The only difference between the two brain injuries is how they occur. While a traumatic brain injury is caused by…

Why You Need to See a Doctor After an Austin, Texas Car Accident

Why You Need to See a Doctor After an Austin, Texas Car Accident

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Last Modified on Oct 28, 2025

Statistics show that most people in the United States will be involved in a car collision at least once in their lives. Whether it’s a rear-end bump or a five-car pileup, a car accident can be a painful and overwhelming…

Social Media and Your Texas Personal Injury Case

Social Media and Your Texas Personal Injury Case

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Last Modified on Oct 28, 2025

For many, social media has become a primary form of communication and the main source of news. In this digital era we live in, it comes as common knowledge that once something is posted online, it typically stays there forever.…

Can Employer Negligence Cause Truck Accidents in Texas?

Can Employer Negligence Cause Truck Accidents in Texas?

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Last Modified on Oct 27, 2025

Each year, an alarmingly high number of Texans are killed or injured in traffic collisions involving 18-wheeler vehicles. Many grieving families and accident survivors struggle to maintain their prior lifestyles in the aftermath of a collision because they’re burdened by…

Family of officer killed by drunk driver files lawsuit

Family of officer killed by drunk driver files lawsuit

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Last Modified on Oct 28, 2025

In Texas, someone is hurt or killed in an alcohol-related car crash every 20 minutes – but even one such crash is too many. In a tragic example, a North Austin, Texas officer was killed by a drunk driver who…