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Texas law · 10 min read

You Were Hit by a Car in Houston. But You Weren't in a Crosswalk. Can You Still Recover?

Texas's comparative fault rules don't automatically bar your claim just because you crossed mid-block. Here's what actually happens to your recovery, and...

October 12, 2026
Insurance tactics · 10 min read

Texas Insurance Bad Faith: When Your Own Insurer Breaks the Law

Texas gives injured claimants two separate legal pathways to hold insurers accountable when they lowball, delay, or deny valid claims. Here's what those...

October 5, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Your Pre-Existing Condition Doesn't Kill Your Claim. Texas Law Says So

Insurance adjusters use your prior back problems, old injuries, and degenerative conditions against you. The Texas eggshell plaintiff rule is the legal...

September 28, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Texas Distracted Driving Laws and Your Injury Claim: What Houston Victims Need to Know About Negligence Per Se

Nearly one in six Texas crashes in 2023 involved a distracted driver. If that driver broke Texas's cell phone law, it may already be doing much of the...

September 28, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Texas's New 2026 Medical Billing Law: What HB 4145 Means for Your Injury Settlement

A quiet but significant change to Texas law now affects how medical bills are calculated in personal injury cases. It could directly change how much money...

September 28, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Texas Dog Bite Law: Why the 'One Free Bite' Rule Doesn't Always Protect the Owner

Texas is a one-bite state, but that label is misleading. Dog owners can be held liable even when their pet has never attacked before. Here's what Houston...

September 28, 2026
Texas law · 10 min read

Hurt in a Houston Construction Zone? Here's Who Can Be Held Liable Under Texas Law

Harris County recorded 1,900 work-zone crashes in 2024. If you were one of them, more than one party may owe you for your injuries. Figuring out who is...

July 20, 2026
Insurance tactics · 9 min read

Houston Hit-and-Run Victims Can Still Get Compensated. Even When the Driver Is Never Found.

The driver who hit you is gone. That's terrifying, and it's also a crime. But it doesn't mean you're stuck paying your own bills. Here's exactly how...

July 13, 2026
Texas law · 10 min read

Houston Motorcycle Accident Claims: Why Bias Against Riders Makes Legal Representation Critical

Texas lost 581 motorcycle riders in 2024. Harris County led the state. If you were hurt on a Houston road, the at-fault driver's insurance company already...

July 6, 2026
Texas law · 10 min read

Texas Wrongful Death Claims: Who Can Sue, What You Can Recover, and the Deadline You Cannot Miss

If someone you love was killed by another person's negligence, Texas law gives your family the right to seek compensation. But that right has strict...

June 29, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Texas Tort Reform 2025: The Medical Billing Cap That Could Shrink Your Settlement

A law passed in 2025 quietly changed how medical damages are calculated in Texas injury cases. It could significantly reduce what you recover. Here's what...

June 22, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

What the Texas Supreme Court's 2025 Dram Shop Ruling Means If You Were Hit by a Drunk Driver in Houston

In April 2025, the Texas Supreme Court made it harder to hold bars and restaurants liable when their customers cause DWI crashes. Here's exactly what...

June 15, 2026
Texas law · 10 min read

Injured at Work in Texas? What Happens When Your Employer Skipped Workers' Comp

Texas is the only state where private employers can opt out of workers' compensation entirely. Hundreds of thousands of workers don't know their employer...

June 1, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Suing the Government After a Houston Pothole Accident: The Notice Deadline That Kills Claims

A bad pothole or crumbling road shoulder can send you to the hospital. But suing a Texas city or county for road defects is nothing like suing another...

June 1, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Slip and Fall at HEB, Kroger, or Walmart in Houston: What Texas Law Requires You to Prove

Texas premises liability law puts real burdens on injured shoppers. Big grocery chains know exactly how to use those burdens against you. Here's what you...

May 18, 2026
Insurance tactics · 9 min read

What Every Houston Driver Must Know About Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Texas

Roughly 1 in 7 Texas drivers carries no insurance at all. This post explains what UM/UIM coverage is, why so many Houston drivers accidentally waived it,...

May 18, 2026
Texas law · 10 min read

Houston Rideshare Accidents: How Uber & Lyft Insurance Actually Works

The app status at the moment of your crash determines which insurance applies, and how much. Here's the breakdown, in plain English, plus when Texas law...

May 17, 2026
Insurance tactics · 9 min read

The Recorded Statement Trap: What the Adjuster Isn't Telling You

The insurance adjuster calls within hours of your accident asking for a recorded statement. This post explains what's really happening on that call, and...

May 17, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Texas Personal Injury Deadlines: The Clock Is Already Running

Texas law gives most injury victims two years to file a lawsuit — but that window can shrink fast, and missing it usually ends your case forever. Here's...

May 13, 2026
Texas law · 9 min read

Texas's 51% Fault Rule: How It Can Reduce — or Eliminate — Your Recovery

Texas law lets injured people share some of the blame and still recover. But once you cross the 51% line, you walk away with nothing. Here's how the rule...

May 13, 2026
After an accident · 9 min read

The First 48 Hours After a Texas Car Wreck — What You Do Now Matters Later

The steps you take in the two days after a crash can protect your health, preserve your legal rights, and keep the insurance company from using your own...

May 12, 2026
Houston safety · 6 min read · April 12, 2026

Houston set a traffic death record in 2024. What that means now.

The numbers landed in early 2025 and they were grim. Houston recorded 301 traffic fatalities in 2024 — the highest annual total in the city's history,...

April 12, 2026
Texas law · 8 min read · March 28, 2026

Texas laws that shape your injury claim. A 2026 plain-language guide.

Texas personal injury law has a handful of rules that don't exist in the same form in other states — and that have outsized influence on what happens to...

March 28, 2026
Common questions · 5 min read · March 15, 2026

Do I need a lawyer for a minor Houston car accident?

Most personal injury law firms will tell you to call an attorney for any accident, no matter how small. That's not honest. Here's a real framework for...

March 15, 2026
Insurance tactics · 6 min read · March 2, 2026

The insurance adjuster recorded statement trap.

Within hours of a Houston car crash, the at-fault driver's insurance company calls. The adjuster is friendly, professional, sympathetic. They apologize...

March 2, 2026

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