Personal Injury Blog - The Payne Law Group

The Payne Law Group Earns Three TopVerdict Texas Rankings for 2025 Settlement

Posted on September 3, 2026

TopVerdict recognizes the firm’s settlement across three Texas categories, including one of the state’s highest-ranked settlements of 2025.

The Payne Law Group is proud to announce that TopVerdict has recognized a settlement secured by attorneys Scott J. Scherr and Randall O. Sorrels with three statewide distinctions for 2025.

The Payne Law Group Secures $35 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Case Arising from Texas Power Plant Explosion

Posted on September 1, 2026

Settlement resolves claims stemming from the 2023 Oak Grove Power Plant explosion that claimed the life of an industrial boiler specialist.

The Payne Law Group is proud to announce that it has secured a $35 million settlement on behalf of the family of a contractor who was killed in...

How 51% Fault Rules Work in Texas Personal Injury Cases

Posted on August 24, 2026

Under Texas's modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover compensation as long as you are 50 percent or less at fault for the accident. Your award is reduced by your share of the blame, and you are barred from recovery only if you are more than 50...

When Multiple Defendants Are Involved in an Injury Case

Posted on August 18, 2026

When several parties cause an injury, Texas assigns each a percentage of fault and reduces your recovery by your own share. Identifying every at-fault party, and not settling too early, protects the full value of your claim.

One moment you are driving through College Station,...

Who Is Liable for Refinery Explosions in Texas?

Posted on July 23, 2026

Liability for a Texas refinery explosion can fall on more than one party, including the refinery operator, maintenance contractors, and equipment manufacturers. Injured workers may also have claims beyond workers’ compensation, and Texas gives most victims two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury...

Can You File a Personal Injury Claim Without Going to Court?

Posted on July 15, 2026

Many personal injury claims in Texas settle out of court through negotiation, not a trial. Filing a lawsuit is not the same as going to court, but having an attorney and filing a lawsuit often pushes the insurer toward a fair offer. The strongest settlements come from cases...

What If the Insurance Company Denies My Claim?

Posted on June 23, 2026

A denial from an insurance company is not the end of your case. Texas law gives you several paths forward, including renewed negotiation, a UM/UIM claim against your own carrier, or a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver, but the two-year statute of limitations under Texas Civil...

Will I Have to Pay Thousands in Legal Fees if I Sue For My Injury?

Posted on June 10, 2026

Most personal injury attorneys in Bryan, TX do not charge upfront fees. They work on a contingency fee basis, which means you only pay if your case results in a settlement or verdict.

In most personal injury cases in Texas, the answer is no. The...

What If My Injury Symptoms Appeared Days After the Accident?

Posted on May 21, 2026

Delayed symptoms do not mean your injuries are minor. In Texas, you can still pursue compensation even if pain appeared days after the accident, but acting quickly to document your condition is critical.

Delayed injury symptoms do not disqualify your claim. Many serious accident injuries...

Is it Important to Have a Trial Lawyer?

Posted on May 4, 2026

Insurance companies track which attorneys actually go to trial and which ones always settle. A board-certified trial lawyer levels the playing field and pushes for the compensation you deserve.

Yes — and the difference often comes down to what the insurance company thinks you’ll do....