Key Takeaways You can handle a small claim alone, but serious injuries or a fight over fault call for a lawyer. In Texas, why you were on the property affects how much the owner must protect you. Many cases come down to whether the owner knew about the hazard or should have noticed it. If […]
Key Takeaways The law holds property owners responsible when an unsafe condition they failed to fix causes your injury. Texas expects owners to check their property, fix problems in a reasonable time, and warn visitors about dangers. The reason you were on the property affects how much protection the law gives you. You usually need […]
Key Takeaways Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can pay when the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little. Texas insurers must include UM/UIM coverage in auto policies unless a person named on the policy rejects it in writing. You can sue an uninsured driver directly, but collecting a judgment from that driver is often […]
Key Takeaways Texas drivers must notify police immediately after crashes involving injury, death, or a vehicle unsafe to drive. The state no longer retains driver-filed crash reports, so the officer’s CR-3 serves as the official record. No Texas statute sets a deadline for notifying your insurer, but most auto policies require prompt notice. Reporting a […]
Key Takeaways Texas law presumes the rear driver is at fault for failing to keep a safe following distance. Lead drivers can share fault for sudden stops, broken brake lights, reversing, or cut-offs. Texas comparative fault law bars recovery once fault reaches 51 percent or more. Police reports, photos, dashcam footage, and witness statements help […]
Key Takeaways Loss of consortium lets a spouse or family member seek compensation for lost companionship after a serious injury. Texas treats this claim as a separate, non-economic damage tied to the underlying injury case. Spouses may file in most injury cases, while parents and children qualify mainly in wrongful death or catastrophic injury cases. […]
Key Takeaways Seek medical care first, then report the crash to the police before filing a claim. Evidence such as driver logs and photographs strengthens a truck accident claim. Texas law generally allows a two-year period from the crash date to file a lawsuit. Avoid recorded statements and quick settlements before knowing the full value […]
Key Takeaways Medicare only recovers costs it paid for injury-related treatment, not the full settlement amount. Attorneys request a Conditional Payment Letter, then Medicare issues a Final Demand Letter after settlement. Procurement cost reductions under federal law can lower the final amount Medicare collects. Disputing unrelated charges and negotiating reductions can shrink Medicare’s lien on […]
Motorcyclists in Sugar Land, TX, face serious risks every time they ride. Unlike drivers in enclosed vehicles, riders have no structural protection between them and the road, which means collisions often result in severe, life-altering injuries. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash, understanding the most common motorcycle accident injuries […]
A collision with a commercial truck is not the same as a typical car accident. The vehicles are larger, the injuries are often more severe, and the legal landscape is significantly more complex. If you or a loved one has been involved in one of these crashes in Sugar Land, TX, Reed & Terry Law […]
