Loewy Law Firm Blog  — Texas Law

Most personal injury cases are focused on making someone whole again. That usually means compensation, or “damages,” for financial losses like medical bills or missed worktime, along with other effects like pain, stress, or long-term changes to daily life. However, in cases where the facts point to decisions that were made with full awareness of the risk, there can be additional… Read More

Texas uses a modified comparative negligence rule to decide how accident compensation is awarded. The key rule, referred to as “proportionate responsibility” in the statutes and sometimes called the “51% bar rule,” is simple: if you’re 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages, but the amount is reduced by your percentage of fault. If your percentage of fault is found… Read More

When you’re involved in a car accident in Texas, the last thing you want is confusion about what happens next—especially if you’re hurt. Texas car accident laws directly affect how much you can recover and what steps you need to take. From how fault is determined to the deadlines for filing claims, working with a Texas car accident attorney who understands… Read More

Statute of limitations refers to the legal time frame within which a claim must be filed. In Texas, the law requires that a wrongful death lawsuit be filed within two years from the date of the individual’s death. If the deadline is not met, the right to pursue compensation through the courts is lost. What is Wrongful Death? A wrongful death… Read More

Texas right of way laws dictate who has the legal right to move first in different traffic scenarios. Drivers and pedestrians must yield as required by law to prevent accidents, maintain safety, and avoid penalties. What is ‘Right of Way’? In Texas, “right of way” refers to the legal authority that determines which driver or pedestrian has the priority to proceed… Read More

Negligence is the failure to exercise the same level of care that a reasonably cautious person would show in a similar situation. Texas law requires everyone to act in a way that avoids putting others at risk. If someone fails to do so and another person gets hurt as a result, the injured person can seek compensation from the negligent party through… Read More