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What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

Key Takeaways A personal injury attorney manages every legal step after an injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Attorneys investigate your claim, gather evidence, and build a case before negotiations begin. Insurance companies often offer lowball settlements; an attorney knows how to push back effectively. Medical records and documentation are central to proving both liability […]

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When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Key Takeaways Serious injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, or permanent disability almost always justify retaining a lawyer. Texas law prohibits insurers from failing to pursue fair settlements once liability is reasonably clear. Texas proportionate responsibility rules can reduce or eliminate your recovery if fault is disputed. Multi-party cases involving commercial vehicles or government […]

Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Inexperienced Drivers?

Sadly, the trucking industry hires a number of inexperienced and unfit drivers to operate their vehicles. The results can be tragic. If you were in a crash with an inexperienced truck driver, our legal teams in Sugar Land, Richmond, and Katy, TX, can help. I want to look at who is liable for truck crashes […]

What Kind of Damages Can I Collect for a Car Accident?

A car accident can cause significant stress in your life. When it is not your fault, it can add insult to injury. I’m Jackson Reed, a principal partner at Reed & Terry, L.L.P., and I work with my other principal partner, Travis Terry, and the esteemed legal team that we have built. The skilled car […]

Accidents with Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists: Legal Advice

Have you been in a car wreck with an uninsured or underinsured driver? Lack of appropriate insurance coverage can complicate accident claims, making it harder to secure compensation and potentially leading to legal challenges. Knowing how to proceed is vital. As a lawyer, I’m glad to offer my insight from my years of case work. […]

Car Accidents Due to Poor Road Conditions: Who Is Liable?

Being in a car accident is a stressful event, especially if you or a loved one were injured. If you were in a car accident caused by poor road conditions, you may have legal recourse. Our car accident attorneys at Reed & Terry Law Firm in Sugar Land, Richmond, and Katy, TX, also serving the […]

What Are Truck Accident Rapid Response Teams: Do They Affect My Case?

Truck accidents can cause life-altering injuries and costly financial losses. Liable truck drivers or trucking companies should provide victims restitution for economic and non-economic damages related to a crash. Unfortunately, trucking companies often employ a rapid response team to investigate accidents and attempt to deny liability. Our legal team has helped numerous accident survivors and […]

Truck Driver Negligence: Collision Causes and Accident Lawsuits

There are many causes of 18-wheeler and semi-truck accidents, yet we have found that five particular causes tend to be the most common. These crash causes are: Hours of Service Violations Reckless Driving Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Texting While Driving Improper Vehicle Maintenance We at Reed & Terry, LLP have helped families from Sugar Land, […]