What Evidence Do You Need to Prove a Truck Accident Case?
The strongest truck accident cases are built on evidence that vanishes fast, from electronic logging device data to dashcam video. Acting quickly to preserve it often separates a full recovery from a denied claim.
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Proving a truck accident case takes evidence that shows exactly what...
What Happens If You Reject a Settlement?
Rejecting a settlement offer does not end your claim, and in most cases it costs you nothing but time. The exception is a formal offer served under Chapter 42 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which can shift the other side's litigation costs onto you if...
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Do You Need a Lawyer If the Insurance Company Already Offered a Settlement?
An early settlement offer is not proof your claim is fully valued. In Texas, once you sign the release, you usually give up any right to seek more for the same accident.
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Not always, but a settlement offer is one of the strongest signals that...
The Payne Law Group Earns Three TopVerdict Texas Rankings for 2025 Settlement
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
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
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...
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When Multiple Defendants Are Involved in an Injury Case
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.
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Who Is Liable for Refinery Explosions in Texas?
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...
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Can You File a Personal Injury Claim Without Going to Court?
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...
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What If the Insurance Company Denies My Claim?
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...
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