Our firm often receives calls from prospective clients who are looking for general information.  We see a common thread of misconception that the prospective client is “in good hands” because a friendly opposing adjuster for an at fault driver is helping them with their claims.  MAKE NO MISTAKE, the insurance industry is not your friend if you [...]

I am an active duty member of the military and I was rear ended on the highway near El Paso.  My buddy said that I have to deal with some liens for the amount the military paid for my treatment.  Is this true? I am sorry to hear about your troubles.  Your friend is indeed [...]

Can an accident victim recover punitive damages from the at-fault driver’s insurance policy? Our previous post regarding the recoverability of punitive damages from a first party uninsured motorist insurance policy generated much interest.  For a description of the nature and purpose of punitive damages in Texas, as well as the applicability of them in relation [...]

May a claimant recover punitive damages under his or her automotive Uninsured Motorist policy? Hello, and thank you for your question.  Please note that I am a licensed, Texas attorney, and that you are advised to seek the opinion of local counsel in all legal matters.  The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the [...]

I was hurt in a car wreck and the other driver’s insurance company already admitted fault, but they’re saying that they only have to pay $25,000 maximum for my medical bills. Is this correct? Hello, and thank you for your contribution to our forum. I am very sorry to hear about your ordeal. Please note [...]

Question:  I was hurt in a car wreck, but I never got a police report.  Does a police officer have to write a police report after a car accident? I am sorry to hear about your car accident and resulting injuries.  I am also sorry to hear that you are having problems with the at-fault [...]

I was injured by an employee of a company.  Can I sue the employer of that person? What you are asking seems to be whether an employer can be liable for the acts of his employee.  Under general tort law principles, an employer can be liable for the acts of his employee.  This legal principle [...]

What is required of my auto insurance company if I’m sued in a car accident lawsuit?  You raise an important question.  After all, month after month, you dutifully pay your automobile insurance premiums.  If another driver injures you in an auto accident, you probably know that you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the [...]

I was seriously injured in a car accident with a government vehicle; can I still bring a claim against the at-fault driver? If a person is seriously injured in an auto accident with a vehicle owned or operated by a local, state, or federal government agency, there are difficulties that must be considered if they [...]

Question:   How prevalent is “Road Rage” and just how serious a problem is it? Road rage is also known as “aggressive driving.”  It’s important to note just how dangerous road rage related accidents are and how serious the resulting injuries can be.  Oftentimes, the high speed and abrupt maneuvers that occur during road rage accidents [...]