Motorcycle Passenger Injury Claims: What You Need to Know
Motorcycle passengers who suffer injuries in accidents have distinct legal options that differ from those available to operators. If you were hurt while riding as...
How Do I Know If I Need a Lawyer for My Injury?
After an accident, you're dealing with pain, medical appointments, and mounting bills, all while an insurance adjuster calls asking for recorded statements...
Dog Bite Laws in Texas: Is the Owner Always Liable?
Dog owners in Texas are not automatically liable for every bite their pet inflicts. Texas follows what is commonly called the "one...
Increasing Dangers of E-Scooters and E-Bikes
In Bryan, TX, the rising use of electric scooters...
Can I Still Win My Case If I Was Partially at Fault?
In Texas, you can...
How Many Car Accidents Are Caused By Human Error?
In Bryan and Brazos County, most car accidents are caused by human error, according to national and Texas traffic safety data. Driver behaviors such as distracted driving, speeding, and impaired judgment are the leading contributors to crashes. Human error far outweighs mechanical failures or poor weather conditions as the cause of car...
What Happens If Your Injury Case Doesn’t Settle?
Most personal injury cases in Texas resolve through settlement, but not all. If your case doesn’t settle, it may proceed to trial, where the process becomes more formal, time-consuming, and uncertain. In Bryan and Brazos County, understanding the litigation process can help you prepare for what lies ahead. This guide from our...
Propane Tank Explosions: How Big Are the Dangers?
Propane tanks are commonly used in rural Texas properties to power heating systems, water heaters, stoves, and even generators. While propane can be a convenient and efficient energy source, it also carries significant risks if tanks are improperly installed, maintained, or handled. Explosions and fires involving propane tanks can cause catastrophic injuries,...
Harvest Season Accidents: Increased Traffic and Agricultural Dangers
Harvest season in Texas brings heavy activity on rural roads throughout Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County. While this is a critical time for farmers and agricultural workers, it also creates unique risks for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians sharing the road. Scott Scherr at The Payne Law Group understands the dangers...
Dangers of School Bus Accidents on Rural Routes
School bus accidents are fortunately rare, but when they do occur, the consequences can be severe—especially on rural routes. In areas like Bryan and College Station, Texas, where school buses travel long stretches of open road and pass through farm-to-market roads with heavy truck traffic, the risks are heightened. Scott Scherr...