Accident & Injury Blog

Identifying the liable party after a pedestrian accident can be difficult. When multiple people are involved, it may be unclear who should be held responsible. An attorney can investigate what happened and help you pursue a claim. The Stephens Law Firm can examine the details ...

Determining fault in a truck accident in Texas is crucial to understanding whether you can recover compensation and how much. Texas follows what’s known as the 51 percent rule, which means you can still recover damages if you’re 50 percent or less responsible for the ...

If you or a loved one has been hit by a car while walking, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and questioning what you should do after a pedestrian accident in Texas. The moments after a pedestrian accident are critical, not only for your health and safety, ...

Liability after a pedestrian accident in Texas usually depends on who acted negligently, whether that be drivers, pedestrians, or third parties responsible for road design or maintenance. Since Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, determining fault is rarely straightforward. Under this rule, your right ...

After a car accident in Texas, fault determines who pays for the damages and how much compensation you can recover. Establishing who is responsible isn’t always simple, especially under Texas’ comparative fault laws, where even partial blame can reduce your recovery. If you’re struggling to ...

Texting and driving is illegal in Texas. The state’s distracted driving law makes it clear that reading, writing, or sending a text while behind the wheel is against the law. Many drivers in Houston, Katy, and across Texas still have questions about what’s allowed, but ...