Should I Post Anything on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X About Being Hit by a Commercial Truck in San Antonio?
Quick Answer No. If you were hit by a commercial truck in San Antonio, do not post about the crash, your injuries, the truck driver, the trucking company, your medical care, or your daily activities on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, or any other public platform. Even a harmless photo, comment, repost, check-in, or “I’m okay” […]
What Are “Case Expenses” in a Personal Injury Case — and Who Pays for Them?
If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, truck collision, or any other accident in San Antonio or anywhere in Texas, you’ve probably heard that personal injury attorneys work on a “contingency fee” basis — meaning you don’t pay attorney fees upfront. But what about the other costs involved in building your case? Filing fees, […]
Is Bexar County’s Civil Presiding Court Ending? What San Antonio Injury Plaintiffs Should Expect After July 1, 2026
Quick Answer Yes—at least in its historic civil form, Bexar County’s central-docket “Presiding Court” model appears headed for major change. On March 27, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court entered a final order amending Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 330(e) and Texas Rules of Judicial Administration 2, 4, 7, 8, and 10, with an effective date […]
How Cell Phone Records Can Prove the Other Driver Was Distracted
Quick Answer If you were hit by a driver who was on their phone, cell phone records can be some of the most powerful evidence in your case. Carriers log every call, text, and data session with a timestamp—and those records can be subpoenaed in civil litigation to prove the other driver was actively using […]
What Costs Come Out of My Settlement Besides Attorney Fees?
You settled your personal injury case. The number sounded great—until deductions started coming off the top. Attorney fees are the deduction most people expect, but they are rarely the only one. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck wreck, or any other incident caused by someone else’s negligence in San Antonio or […]
What Should I Do if a Commercial Driver Flees the Scene of a Texas Hit-and-Run Involving an 18-Wheeler or Delivery Van?
Quick Answer If a commercial driver flees the scene of a Texas hit-and-run involving an 18-wheeler or delivery van, call 911, get medical help, do not chase the vehicle, and preserve every clue that can identify the truck, van, driver, employer, route, or insurer. Texas law requires drivers in injury crashes to stop, return if […]
I Was in a Wreck Last Week and Haven’t Called a Lawyer — Is That a Problem?
You were in a car accident. Maybe it happened a week ago, maybe a little longer. At first the adrenaline carried you through, and now reality is setting in — the soreness is getting worse, the insurance adjuster is calling, and you still haven’t talked to a lawyer. You’re wondering: Did I already mess this up? […]
Should I Refuse a Quick Property-Damage-Only Settlement From the Trucking Company While My Injuries Are Still Developing?
Quick Answer You do not automatically have to refuse a quick property-damage-only settlement after a Texas truck accident, but you should not sign anything unless the release is truly limited to property damage and expressly preserves your injury claim. A trucking company or insurer may call it “property damage only,” while the paperwork releases “all claims” from […]
Overloaded or Improperly Loaded Truck Accidents in Texas: Who May Be Liable After a Highway Wreck?
A serious truck wreck is not always about speed, distraction, or fatigue. Sometimes the real problem is the load itself. A truck can be dangerous because it is too heavy, unevenly loaded, or poorly secured. When that happens, the result may be a rollover, jackknife, cargo spill, tire failure, lane-departure crash, or a wreck caused by a truck […]
Mediation in Texas Personal Injury Cases: How It Works and Why It Usually Settles
Quick Answer Mediation is a structured, confidential settlement negotiation conducted with a neutral third party called a mediator. In Texas personal injury cases, mediation is almost always required before trial—and the vast majority of cases settle there. Here’s what you need to know: What Is Mediation in a Texas Personal Injury Case? Mediation is a […]