Top 10 Things to Do After an Accident with an 18-Wheeler
Accidents involving 18-wheelers can be devastating due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. Knowing what to do immediately after the accident can protect your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Here are the top 10 things to do after an accident with an 18-wheeler. Being involved in an accident […]
What Insurance Are 18-Wheelers Required to Carry in Texas?
Quick Answer Most interstate for-hire 18-wheelers hauling nonhazardous property must carry at least $750,000 in public liability coverage under federal law. Texas intrastate motor carrier rules can require $500,000, $1,000,000, or $5,000,000, depending on the vehicle, weight, route, cargo, and whether hazardous materials are involved. Ryan Orsatti Law helps injured people in San Antonio and across Texas identify the correct […]
Secondary Gain in Personal Injury Cases: The Defense Tactic That Is Not the Same as Lying
Quick Answer: Secondary gain in personal injury cases means the defense may argue that a lawsuit, missed work, attention, medical treatment, or potential money recovery gives an injured person a motive to exaggerate symptoms. It is not the same as proving the person is lying. In Texas courts, motive-related evidence still has to satisfy relevance and […]
18-Wheeler Hours of Service Regulations in Texas
The trucking industry is the backbone of America’s economy, responsible for transporting goods across the country. However, the long hours and demanding schedules can lead to driver fatigue, resulting in serious accidents. To mitigate this risk, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces strict hours of service (HOS) regulations for commercial drivers. This blog […]
What Should You Do After an 18-Wheeler Accident on the Texas Border?
Quick Answer After an 18-wheeler accident on the Texas border, get medical help, call law enforcement, identify the tractor, trailer, driver, motor carrier, and insurance information, then preserve evidence before logs, camera footage, GPS data, and dispatch records become harder to obtain. Texas generally gives injured people two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, […]
Why Your Doctor Needs to Give a Deposition in a Texas Personal Injury Case
Quick Answer Your doctor may need to give a deposition in a Texas personal injury case because medical records often show what treatment happened, but they may not clearly prove why the injury happened, whether the crash aggravated a prior condition, or what future care is reasonably needed. In Texas, a Civil Practice & Remedies Code […]
What Is Contempt of Court in a Texas Personal Injury Case?
Quick Answer Contempt of court in Texas means disobeying a court order, violating court rules, or acting in a way that interferes with the court’s authority. In a personal injury case, contempt most often comes up when someone ignores a subpoena, misses a deposition after proper notice, refuses to follow a discovery order, or violates […]
Texas Personal Injury Law: Landmark Cases That Still Protect Injury Victims Today
Quick Answer Texas personal injury law is shaped by landmark cases that still affect drunk-driving crashes, unsafe property claims, workplace injuries, destroyed evidence, and insurance settlement conduct. Cases like El Chico, Otis Engineering, Parker, Del Lago, Brookshire Brothers, and Stowers help define when businesses, employers, property owners, and insurers must act reasonably. Most Texas personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits are still […]
What Are the Differences Between Car and Truck Accident Claims in Texas?
Quick Answer: Car and truck accident claims differ because truck claims often involve commercial defendants, federal trucking rules, higher insurance requirements, and time-sensitive electronic evidence. In Texas, most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003, but truck evidence can disappear much sooner because FMCSA guidance says motor […]
Should You Hire a Lawyer After an Accident in Texas? Yes, If You Were Injured
Quick Answer Yes. If you were injured or received medical treatment after an accident in Texas, you should hire a lawyer because the claim process is adversarial, the insurance company is not on your side, and an early mistake can reduce your claim without you ever knowing it. The only common situation where you may […]