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Dram Shop Law in Texas: The Ultimate Guide to Suing a Bar After a Drunk Driving Crash

When a drunk driver causes a wreck, the driver is not always the only one who answers for it. At AP Law Group, we look at where the drinks came from, because the Texas Dram Shop Act can place part of the blame on the...

Diminished Value Claims in Texas: How to Recover Your Vehicle’s Lost Resale Value

A crash can reduce your vehicle’s value even after every repair is complete. At AP Law Group, we help Houston drivers pursue compensation through a diminished value claim that Texas law recognizes when another driver causes the collision. Because an accident remains part of your...

Texas Truck Underride Accidents: Why They’re So Deadly and How Compensation Works

Few wrecks are as devastating as the moment a car slides beneath a large trailer. A truck underride accident in Texas puts the trailer into the passenger space instead of the bumper, and at AP Law Group we stand with Houston families in the aftermath....

Texas BAC and DWI: How Criminal Drunk Driving Evidence Builds Your Civil Case

A drunk driving crash can change your life in seconds, and the driver who caused it often faces two cases at once. At AP Law Group, we help injured people across Houston turn the criminal side of a drunk driving arrest into support for a...

Houston Truck Accident Settlement: How the Number Gets Calculated

A Houston truck accident settlement is built from two categories: economic losses you can document with receipts and bills, and non-economic losses that take negotiation to value. Both get adjusted for fault before a final number exists. We’ll walk through how each piece gets calculated,...

Pedestrian Right of Way in Texas: Who Is Liable When You Are Hit in a Crosswalk?

Does a Pedestrian Always Have the Right of Way in a Texas Crosswalk? Not always. Texas law gives pedestrians significant crosswalk protections, but also places duties on them, and drivers carry an ongoing legal obligation to avoid striking pedestrians regardless of signal status. Pedestrians must...

Tanker Truck Rollover in Houston: Why Hazmat Cases Are Worth More

A tanker truck rollover in Houston is never just a traffic accident. It’s a hazmat incident that can shut down a freeway, trigger an emergency response, and expose victims to chemical injuries layered on top of the crash itself. Houston sits next to the second-largest...

What to Do Immediately After a Truck Accident in Houston: 7 Steps to Protect Your Claim

What Are the First Steps to Take Right After a Truck Accident in Texas? Move to safety, call 911, get medical attention, document the scene, and speak with a lawyer before giving any statement to an insurance company. Call 911 immediately, even if injuries seem...

How Does Texas Motorcycle Helmet Law Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?

Does Not Wearing a Helmet in Texas Affect Your Right to Compensation After a Motorcycle Crash? Not necessarily. Texas law does not bar helmetless riders from filing a personal injury claim, but insurers frequently use helmet status as a tool to reduce what they pay,...

How Does Texas Modified Comparative Fault Affect Your Car Accident Claim?

Can You Still Recover Compensation If You Were Partially at Fault for a Texas Car Accident? Yes. Texas law allows you to recover damages even if you share some blame for the accident, as long as your fault percentage stays at 50% or below. Texas...

Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Worth It in Texas?

For most Texas drivers, yes. Uninsured motorist coverage pays your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough to cover your losses. Roughly one in seven drivers on Texas roads carries none at all, so the...

Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser: How Your Status Affects a Texas Premises Liability Claim

Quick Answer: Your legal status when you entered the property, whether invitee, licensee, or trespasser, decides how much protection Texas law gives you in a premises liability claim. A Houston premises liability lawyer can review the facts and help confirm which category fits your situation. If...