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Texas Law · Rideshare

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, plus when Texas law may let you sue Uber or Lyft directly.

May 17, 2026
Insurance Tactics

The Insurance Adjuster Recorded Statement Trap (and Exactly What to Say)

When an adjuster calls after your accident asking for a "quick recorded statement," they're working from a script designed to limit what they pay you. Here's what to say instead.

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

Houston Set a Traffic Death Record in 2024 — What That Means for Drivers in 2026

Houston recorded 301 traffic fatalities in 2024 — its highest annual total ever. A Houston injury attorney explains what's driving the increase and what it mean…

April 12, 2026
Texas law · 8 min read

Texas Laws You Should Know About Before Filing an Injury Claim in 2026

Several Texas laws specifically shape what happens to your personal injury claim — from the two-year statute of limitations to the 51% bar to the seat belt admi…

March 28, 2026
Common questions · 5 min read

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident in Houston?

Not every Houston car accident requires an attorney. Here's an honest framework from a Houston injury lawyer for deciding when you need one — and when you proba…

March 15, 2026
Insurance tactics · 6 min read

The Insurance Adjuster Recorded Statement Trap (and How to Avoid It)

Insurance adjusters call within hours of a Houston crash asking for a recorded statement. Here's what's really happening and exactly how to respond — from a Hou…

March 2, 2026

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