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Determining fault in a two-car accident can either be complicated or straightforward, depending on the specifics. Even if the situation seems to be pretty obvious, there are still two versions of the same story that need to be interpreted. Multi-car collisions, like a multi-vehicle pile-up ...
Federal & State Rules for the Trucking Industry Driving a huge 18-wheeler is no small task. Without trucking regulations, the number of fatal accidents on the road would increase significantly. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) provide rules that truck drivers and companies must ...
After being the victim of a collision involving a semi-truck, a claim may need to be filed. The accident may have left you injured or traumatized, making it difficult to know where to begin. This is why if you’ve been injured in a truck crash, ...
Accidents happen. The aftermath can be hazy and overwhelming. In some instances, you are not at fault and can seek compensation for damages. But what if you caused the accident? A glance at a cell phone, speeding, or distracted driving can lead to a stressful ...
Common Reasons for Commercial Truck Accidents In any accident involving a car or 18-wheeler, authorities have to determine who is at fault. If you are hit by a tractor-trailer in Texas, you should know that fault differs from a typical car wreck. Semi-truck drivers and ...
A black box is a device that can be used to document information about a vehicle’s movements over a period of time. They are often used to track data, such as speed, time of travel, and length of a trip. With new federal regulations in ...
Do you need to know what type of accident a lawyer considers serious? Every accident victim’s experience is unique, so there is no clear-cut definition that separates a minor collision from a serious wreck. You can be in a violent crash that totals your car, ...
Being involved in a car wreck is a horrific process wherever you are. However, it can be easier to handle the aftermath when the car wreck occurred closer to home, i.e., within your state. So what steps should you take after getting into a car ...
Are you seeking tips to avoid a car accident on West Houston roads? Sadly, car accidents are a regular occurrence in Space City. But if you’re a vigilant driver who takes the necessary safety precautions, you can minimize the chances of being involved in one. ...
18-wheeler trucks are prevalent on the road, and potential collisions with these large vehicles can be dangerous. There are numerous collisions every year in West Houston and across the nation due to potentially hazardous driving conditions. For the other drivers involved, these types of crashes ...
Unfortunately, it’s more dangerous to be a driver stranded at the side of the road than driving on the road itself. There’s a variety of reasons you could be hit while stranded at the side of the road from fog, distracted drivers, or those driving ...
If you own a sedan or SUV, getting into an accident with a truck or any other large vehicle can be a daily worry. And it’s a valid worry. A total of 2,734 truck accidents occurred in the United States in 2019, and among those, ...
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
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