Loewy Law Firm Blog

In certain accident cases, only the driver who caused the crash is liable for the resulting injuries. In other cases, parties other than the at-fault driver can also be held liable, for example when the at-fault driver borrowed someone else’s car or was on the job at the time of the accident. Doctrines of vicarious liability and respondeat superior apply when another… Read More

Reckless driving behaviors put everyone on the road at risk. It’s more than just dangerous – it’s illegal, and drivers can face both criminal penalties and civil liability if their violation of Texas reckless driving laws causes an accident that injures another person. If you were involved in a collision caused by someone else’s reckless driving, you may have strong grounds to… Read More

It’s easy to assume that pedestrians always have the right-of-way regardless of where they cross the street, but Texas law is actually much more nuanced. Pedestrians do have protections, but their rights depend entirely on where they are crossing and what the traffic signals indicate at that moment. Texas Transportation Code Chapter 552, which comes into play in pedestrian accident cases,… Read More

Government Immunity and Its Impact on Injury Cases Texas law shields most government agencies from lawsuits through a rule known as sovereign immunity. It prevents lawsuits against the state, cities, and counties unless the government gives permission to be sued. What Sovereign Immunity Means State and local governments cannot be held liable for negligence unless a specific law allows it. Employees acting… Read More

After an injury, an insurance adjuster usually becomes your point of contact with the insurer handling the claim. Adjusters work to minimize payouts, and their first offers are usually less than the cost of medical care and lost income. To get paid what you deserve, you need to negotiate. Negotiations can be stressful, but with the right attorney, a clear plan and… Read More

A collision with a commercial truck can be a disaster. Aside from the fact that trucks are heavier and tend to cause more damage, there’s also the added hassle of identifying who is legally responsible and holding them accountable.   Under a legal doctrine known as “vicarious liability,” commercial trucking companies are financially responsible when their employees are negligent while on… Read More

When your life has been turned upside down by a car accident, you just want to get back to normal as fast as you can. That means getting money for your medical bills, time away from work, and other expenses. But how long will it take? The answer isn’t simple. Securing a settlement could take anywhere from several months to a… Read More

After a commercial truck accident, the trucking company and its insurer immediately start working to protect themselves from liability. Without enough clear evidence, insurers have more room to deny responsibility and lessen any settlement you could receive. Police reports provide a handful of facts, but they rarely capture all the details. Records like black box data, driver logs, and company files can… Read More

After a Texas car accident, who is responsible for the costs of damage? The answer will determine how medical bills, vehicle repairs, and lost income are paid and compensated for. Texas law takes a fault-based approach, and proving negligence is fundamental to every car accident case. If you’re facing questions about car crash liability in Texas, call Loewy Law Firm at… Read More

Truck traffic in Texas is heavy, with thousands of tractor-trailers crossing the state daily for shipping, oilfield work, and regional deliveries. According to the National Safety Council, Texas leads the nation in the number of deaths caused by large truck crashes. However, determining liability in truck accidents is hardly ever straightforward. Liability rests on proving negligence and showing how the careless… Read More