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Construction zone collisions are all too common today. When big trucks are in these areas, it can lead to disastrous and fatal consequences. Truck accidents in construction zones pose a severe threat to your safety. According to TxDOT’s 2024 crash data, Texas recorded over 30,000 ...
Preventing Asleep at the Wheel Truck Accidents Every driver knows how dangerous it is to drive while tired. When you are tired, your level of awareness decreases, as does your reaction time. For big truck drivers, fatigue can lead to a life-threatening accident. Trucking regulations ...
As with most personal injury cases, your claim will likely be resolved with a settlement. If there is no contention surrounding who is liable for the accident, a settlement is reached fairly smoothly. However, if the defendant decides to dispute your claim, matters could become ...
The truck driving industry depends on safety and protocol to avoid fatal truck accidents. So how are these big rigs regulated? One major regulation deals with the amount of time a driver can spend on the road consecutively and the length of rest they need ...
After a car accident in Houston, the first insurance company you should contact is your own. Even if the crash wasn’t your fault, notify your insurer to open a claim, get assigned an adjuster, and begin documenting evidence immediately. This step protects you in case ...
A road accident involving an 18-wheeler can have devastating consequences for all involved. Serious injuries are common to both big truck drivers and other parties involved in the truck crash. In 2018, truck crashes accounted for 11% of all motor crash vehicle deaths. The survivors ...
Car accidents are terrifying, life-changing experiences. It’s even scarier to face huge medical bills incurred for an accident that wasn’t your fault in the wake of a car wreck, and you’ll need all the help you can get. If you find yourself asking, “can an ...
The aftermath of a car accident can be a blur of phone calls, doctor visits, and more. In the midst of recovery, you may not be thinking about the possibility of litigation or negotiating a settlement with an insurance provider. However, a car accident attorney ...
I don’t know about you, but I am sick and tired of looking at all those lawyers who advertise on television and in the Yellow Pages, and I am a lawyer. I cannot imagine the frustration someone who really needs to find a good lawyer ...
Self-driving commercial trucks are no longer a future possibility; they are operating on Texas highways today. In May 2025, Aurora Innovation launched America’s first fully driverless commercial trucking service, with 18-wheelers hauling freight between Dallas and Houston on the I-45 corridor without any human driver ...
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a type of insurance that ensures that you are reimbursed by your insurance company for any damages or losses that happen in the event of a car accident. PIP also guarantees that this reimbursement happens regardless of the cause of ...
Following an accident, it can be challenging to know what to do. But being proactive will increase the chances of winning a settlement. One proactive action is the preservation of evidence that would assist you with your case. Read below to learn more from a ...
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