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After being hurt in an accident, the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer is often at the top of people’s minds. However, hiring Joe Stephens won’t cost you anything upfront. He works on a contingency fee basis, meaning he only gets paid if he ...
Houston’s freeways get most of the attention, but intersection accidents account for roughly 40% of all traffic collisions in the city. These crashes are often the most violent, as there are vehicles moving in different directions at the same moment. This article identifies which intersections ...
Oil field work is one of the most dangerous jobs in Texas. Workers face heavy machinery, high-pressure equipment, toxic chemicals, and elevated work environments every single day. When something goes wrong, the injuries are rarely minor. Joe Stephens knows this industry from the inside. Before ...
A Houston truck accident lawsuit can take anywhere from several months to more than two years, and the path looks very different from a standard car accident claim. That’s not a minor distinction. Truck cases involve federal motor carrier regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and ...
In Texas, personal injury victims face a critical choice: either accept an out-of-court settlement or proceed to litigation and trial. The decision between a settlement vs. litigation for your personal injury claim often comes down to several factors, including the strength of your case, whether ...
When you’re walking around a shopping center, you expect the property to be safe. Unfortunately, negligence often leads to property hazards, causing slip and fall accidents in Houston malls. If mall owners or managers failed to maintain safe conditions and you fell as a result, ...
If you’re partly responsible for an accident that caused your injuries, it’s still possible to claim compensation. Under Texas comparative negligence law, you can recover damages after an accident if you share up to 50% of the fault. While this type of fault system helps ...
Motorcycle riding in Houston means sharing crowded highways, fast-moving traffic, and complex interchanges with larger vehicles. While riding can be rewarding, it also comes with real risks. In 2024, 581 riders lost their lives on Texas roads, according to TxDOT, underscoring the dangers riders face ...
Amusement parks are designed for fun, but accidents can and do happen. When rides malfunction, safety rules are ignored, or conditions are not properly maintained, families can be left dealing with serious injuries. Understanding amusement park accidents in Texas can help parents and visitors recognize ...
Being struck by a vehicle is one of the most serious types of traffic accidents a person can experience. The common injuries from pedestrian accidents in Texas range from injuries that heal with treatment to life-altering conditions that require ongoing care. Even crashes at lower ...
Dog bites can cause serious injuries that affect a person’s health, finances, and sense of safety. Victims may face painful medical treatment, time away from work, and lasting emotional trauma. Understanding dog bite liability in Texas is an important step toward determining whether compensation may ...
Every year, pedestrians in Texas face life-changing injuries because of preventable crashes. Understanding what caused the accident and who can be held responsible becomes the first step toward recovery. The sooner an attorney steps in, the stronger your claim for compensation becomes. Getting a lawyer ...
Won Best Attorney in Texas from 2012-2021, and 2023-2025 from Texas Monthly Magazine
Selected by Thomson Reuters’s Super Lawyers from 2008-2025
Joe Stephens has been a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers association since 1985
Selected as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum from 2008 – 2025
Joe Stephens is double board certified in Texas
Joe Stephens has over 35 years of legal experience
Recognized as a Top 100 High Stakes Litigator from 2022-2025
Ranked Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for 2023-2024
Joe Stephens has consistently maintained a 10.0 Avvo Rating
American Association of Attorney Advocates Top Law Firms 2024 Member