Who is at fault in a Texas parking lot accident?
Anselmo Aguirre
Texas follows an at-fault system, so the driver who caused the collision pays. That rule does not change because you were going 5 mph in a Costco parking…
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Pain that shows up days after a Texas car accident
Anselmo Aguirre
You felt fine when you left the scene. Now, three days later, you can barely turn your neck.
Slip-and-fall vs. trip-and-fall: why the difference matters in Texas
Anselmo Aguirre
The distinction isn't just semantic. Whether you slipped or tripped changes what you have to prove, how the property owner defends the case, and what a jury…
The "no helmet" defense in Texas motorcycle cases
Anselmo Aguirre
If you weren't wearing a helmet when you were hit, the other driver's insurance company will use that against you. Here's what the law actually allows them…
Lane-splitting in Texas: what the law says and what it means for your injury claim
Anselmo Aguirre
Lane-splitting is illegal in Texas. Full stop.
What should an Austin Uber or Lyft passenger do in the first 48 hours after a wreck?
Anselmo Aguirre
Call 911 from the scene, see a doctor the same day, screenshot the trip in the app before it slides into your ride history, and don't give a recorded…
When is a Texas company on the hook for its driver's wreck?
Anselmo Aguirre
A company can be held responsible for a crash its driver caused — but only when the right legal relationship exists. That's the short answer. The longer one…
How long after a deposition does a Texas injury case usually settle?
Anselmo Aguirre
Most Texas injury cases settle within two to six months after depositions wrap up. Some resolve in weeks. A few drag past a year. The gap between those…
What a personal injury lawyer actually does, start to finish
Anselmo Aguirre
A personal injury lawyer investigates your crash, builds the evidence, handles the insurance company, and either negotiates a settlement or takes the case…
What not to say to an insurance adjuster after a Texas car accident
Anselmo Aguirre
The adjuster who calls you after a wreck is not on your side. They work for the insurance company, and their job is to pay you as little as possible. That's…
What to wear to court for a Texas injury case
Anselmo Aguirre
Wear clothes that make you look like you take the proceedings seriously. That's the whole rule. Everything else below is just how to apply it.
What is a tort? A plain-English guide to the legal idea behind every Texas injury claim
Anselmo Aguirre
A tort is a civil wrong that causes someone harm, giving that person the right to sue for money damages.
Is Texas a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
Anselmo Aguirre
No. Texas is an at-fault state. The driver who caused your wreck — not your own insurance — is responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other…
HB 1419 — Capping Noneconomic Damages Based on Medical Bills
Anselmo Aguirre
HB 1419 proposed caps on pain-and-suffering damages tied to medical bills. It died in committee. Here is what that means for injured Texans.
HB 39 — Modifying Liability for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
Anselmo Aguirre
HB 39 aimed to restrict employer liability in commercial motor vehicle incidents. It did not pass. Here is what that means for Texas plaintiffs.
HB 4806 / SB 30 — Limiting Medical Damages and Noneconomic Compensation
Anselmo Aguirre
HB 4806 and SB 30 sought sweeping changes to how Texas courts handle medical damages and noneconomic compensation. Both failed. Here is the analysis.