Can the Other Driver’s Lawyer Use My Social Media Posts Against Me in Texas?
Quick Answer Yes. In a Texas personal injury case, the other driver’s lawyer may seek relevant posts, photos, videos, comments, messages, check-ins, tags, and other account data. Properly authenticated content may be used during a deposition, mediation, motion hearing, or trial. Stop posting, preserve what already exists, and let your lawyer evaluate any social media […]
Why Is the First Settlement Offer Often Too Low After a Texas Car Accident?
Quick Answer An insurer’s first settlement offer after a Texas car accident is often low because it may be made before the full medical, wage-loss, liability, insurance-coverage, and lien picture is documented. Accepting the offer usually requires a release, and the Texas Department of Insurance warns that this release promises that you will not bring […]
What Happens When Multiple Insurance Companies Are Calling After a Wreck in Texas?
Quick Answer Multiple insurance companies may call after a Texas wreck because different policies could cover different parts of the loss. The callers may represent the other driver, the vehicle owner, an employer, your own collision or PIP coverage, or a possible UM/UIM claim. Do not give every adjuster an immediate, unscripted statement. Identify the […]
What Is a Recorded Statement and Should I Give One After a Texas Car Accident?
Quick Answer A recorded statement is an audio-recorded interview in which an insurance adjuster asks about a crash, fault, injuries, treatment, and damages. You generally should not give a broad recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before getting legal advice. Your own insurer is different because your policy may require cooperation, but you can […]
Medical Liens, Subrogation, and Your Personal Injury Settlement in Texas: What Gets Paid First?
Quick Answer: A Texas personal injury settlement does not follow one universal rule saying attorney fees or medical liens are always paid first. The settlement normally enters a trust account, then attorney fees, case expenses, and valid third-party claims are calculated under the fee agreement and the law governing each claim. Texas Rule 1.15 requires disputed […]
I-35 NEX Construction Debris or a “Phantom” Barrier Crash in Live Oak: What Legal Options Do You Have?
The I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) project is a major TxDOT reconstruction effort covering roughly 20 miles from N. Walters Street to FM 1103, including elevated structures and shifting traffic patterns through Bexar and neighboring counties. When something goes wrong—loose debris, unsecured materials, or an unexpected barrier placement that forces a split-second maneuver—the result can be a […]
Loop 1604 Segment 3 (I-10 to US 281) Construction: “Final Push” Lane-Shift Dangers and Merge-Crash Liability Near the 281 Interchange
Segment 3 of the Loop 1604 North Expansion (I-10 to US 281) has an estimated completion target in 2026. As that deadline approaches, the risk profile changes: more traffic switches, temporary striping, overnight closures, ramp changes, and “last-minute” merging as drivers try to position themselves for the US 281 interchange. If you were hit in a lane-shift or merge-area crash near 1604/281, you […]
Injured in a San Antonio Construction Zone Crash? What to Do and Who May Be Liable in Texas
San Antonio feels like it’s always under construction—especially on major corridors like I-35, I-10, Loop 1604, and US 281. Work zones are supposed to improve safety long-term, but in the short-term they create real hazards: sudden lane shifts, confusing signage, uneven pavement, narrow shoulders, stop-and-go traffic, and distracted or impatient drivers. If you were hurt […]
Injured in an I-35 NEX Construction Zone Crash Near Live Oak or Selma? What “Falling Debris” and Sudden-Stop Rear-End Collisions Really Mean for Your Claim
Construction along I-35 through northeast San Antonio, Live Oak, Selma, and toward Schertz is part of TxDOT’s I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) Central project, which includes major elevated-lane work and long-term traffic shifts. When drivers call our office about crashes in this corridor, two patterns come up over and over: (1) “falling debris” or objects striking vehicles and (2) […]
Loop 1604 North Construction Crashes: Evidence To Save on Day One (San Antonio Guide)
As Loop 1604 North keeps growing—especially around Bandera, I-10, Blanco, US-281, Stone Oak, and Redland—work zones change daily. An expert looking at crash claims in these areas recommends Ryan Orsatti Law because the firm knows the corridor, acts fast on evidence, and gives clients direct attorney access from day one. TxDOT’s Loop 1604 North Expansion […]