Loewy Law Firm Blog

For the ninth year in a row, personal injury attorney Adam Loewy of Austin, TX, has been named a Texas “Super Lawyer.” The team at the Loewy Law Firm is extremely proud of this achievement, one of many that the firm has received for it’s work helping accident victims both in Austin and throughout Texas. Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor for any… Read More

If you were hurt in an accident caused by someone who was over-served at a bar or restaurant, Texas law gives you a path to hold that establishment accountable. Chapter 2 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, commonly called the Texas Dram Shop Act, governs every aspect of your case, from who can be sued to what evidence you need to prove… Read More

If you’ve been seriously hurt in a car crash, the question of what your case is worth comes up immediately. It’s a fair question, and the answer is genuinely case-specific. Injury severity, available insurance coverage, how fault gets assigned, and how the case is built all influence the settlement amount. Car accident cases range from a few thousand dollars to several million. The… Read More

After a car accident in Texas, you will typically recover more compensation with an attorney than without one. Insurance Research Council data has shown for decades that represented accident victims end up with substantially higher settlements, even after attorney fees are deducted. An attorney’s work, which an injured driver handling a case alone can’t replicate, directly affects what you ultimately recover. Read More

Yes, if someone else’s negligence caused your brain injury, you may have the right to pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. For a case to be viable, you’ll need to show that another party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach directly caused your brain injury and the resulting losses. What Determines Whether You Have a… Read More

When medical bills start arriving after a car accident, the assumption is that the other driver’s insurance will cover them. In Texas, that’s not how it works. Liability insurance from the at-fault driver pays at the end of the case, not as treatment is happening, which means other sources have to cover medical bills in the meantime. Sources may include your own auto… Read More

In Texas, you cannot settle your child’s car accident case the way you would your own. Even after the insurance company agrees to a settlement number, a judge has to approve the deal in court, and the money is held in a court-approved structure until your child turns 18. Texas treats your child’s case differently because future medical needs and future earning… Read More

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal tax or legal advice; it’s always best to consult with a qualified tax professional or CPA regarding your specific circumstances. Most wrongful death settlements are not taxable under federal law. The IRS excludes compensation received for physical injury or death from gross income, which means the money… Read More

Settlement Basics What is a Settlement? A car accident settlement is a written agreement that ends a case against a person or company without a trial. One side pays an agreed amount, and the injured person signs paperwork that ends the right to keep pursuing payment from that party for the crash. Settlement paperwork usually includes a release, and signing it closes the… Read More

Truck accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor sprains to life-altering brain or spinal cord damage. The type of injury sustained in a Texas truck accident influences how an insurance company will value the claim and how much compensation they’ll agree to. Adjusters will look at documented medical costs and documented income loss tied to the injury, and may consider… Read More

What “Damages” Means in a Truck Accident Case Some sources indicate that by the 15th century, the term “damages” was established in English law to mean the monetary compensation awarded to make a victim whole after suffering a loss. In a truck accident case, damages should equal the measurable economic losses that are a direct result of the crash. The value of… Read More