What Is the Top Cause of Truck Accidents?
Commercial trucks play a vital role in transporting goods across the country, but their size and weight make them especially dangerous in accidents. When a truck accident occurs, the consequences are often severe, leading to life-changing injuries and fatalities. Understanding the top cause of truck accidents can help drivers be more cautious...
Staying Safe on College Campuses and What to Do if Injured in College Station
College campuses in College Station are vibrant environments where students juggle academics, extracurricular activities, and social events. With Texas A&M University being a central part of this community, students are constantly moving between classes, research labs, sports facilities, and social gatherings. While College Station and the surrounding areas are generally safe, accidents...
What to Expect if Your Personal Injury Claim Goes to Trial
When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, seeking compensation through a personal injury claim is often the best way to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, not all personal injury cases are resolved through settlements. Sometimes, the insurance company or the defendant might refuse to...
Most Dangerous Heavy Equipment Vehicles on Rural Roads
Rural Texas roads aren’t just for pickup trucks and passenger cars. In farming, construction, oil, and logging regions like the Brazos Valley, it’s common to encounter heavy machinery and oversized equipment on two-lane roads with no shoulder and poor visibility. These vehicles are critical to industry and agriculture—but they also create serious...
Long-Term Consequences of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic collisions. Unlike drivers or passengers in vehicles, pedestrians have no protection when they’re hit by a car, truck, or motorcycle. Even when a pedestrian survives the impact, the consequences can be life-altering. Scott Scherr and The Payne Law Group have represented...
What Can I Sue For? Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Texas
If you've been hurt in an accident in Texas, you may be wondering: Can I sue for this? The answer depends on a few key factors, including how the injury happened, who was at fault, and what kinds of damages you've suffered. Scott Scherr and The Payne Law Group have helped...
Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Texas and across the country. Despite awareness campaigns and evolving laws, far too many drivers continue to take their eyes off the road—and the consequences can be deadly. Scott Scherr and The Payne Law Group have seen the impact...
What if My Medical Bills Are More Than My Settlement?
After a car accident or serious injury, the bills don’t wait. Ambulance rides, ER visits, follow-up appointments, physical therapy, surgeries—medical expenses add up fast. In many cases, people rely on their injury settlement to cover these costs. But what happens when the settlement isn’t enough?
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Rules For Teen Drivers in Texas
Getting a driver’s license is a significant milestone for teens—and a big responsibility. Every year in Texas, thousands of young drivers get behind the wheel for the first time. But with that independence comes risk. Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in serious crashes than any other age group. That’s...
Understanding Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Claims
When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for more than just your medical expenses and lost wages. Pain and suffering refers to the physical and emotional distress caused by an accident and its aftermath. This type of damage is considered non-economic, meaning it...