Terry Bryant Legal Blog

When involved in an accident with different parties, filing a compensation claim becomes more complex. You must correctly identify all liable parties, determine their degree of liability, file a compensation claim with each one, and, if needed, present a compelling argument in court on why each of them should compensate you. If you d[...]

When e-scooters and e-bikes were first introduced, they were loved by many who saw them as easy means of getting around without harming the environment. Many cities in the United States accepted them, including Houston. However, it soon became apparent that, like most modes of transportation, e-scooters and e-bikes were not immune to[...]

Unfortunately, for years, drunk driving has remained one of the leading causes of accidents in the United States, Texas included. If you get hit by a drunk driver in Texas, you might wonder if you have a case and what your legal options are. The good news is that many Texas drunk driving victims are able to get justice through our ci[...]

Houston is a vibrant city with bustling nightlife, a thriving restaurant scene, and major industries. It also has busy late-night roadways filled with rideshare drivers driving home workers, clubbers, and other nightcrawlers. However, choosing a rideshare like Uber or Lyft to get home late at night comes with risks. Whether from dro[...]

When victims file a personal injury claim, they expect the at-fault party’s insurance company to pay them the full extent of their damages. However, reality often differs from expectation, as insurance companies have various tactics and excuses for denying claims or reducing the amount sought. One common excuse used in injury settl[...]

Receiving a personal injury settlement provides relief from the financial burden that comes with injuries. However, to ensure the relief is not momentary, you will want to protect your personal injury settlement and keep it private. If you fail to do this, and the compensation becomes public knowledge, you leave yourself open to clai[...]

Imagine you’re riding your motorcycle in Houston, following all traffic laws, and traveling well within the speed limit. As you stop at a light, the driver of the vehicle behind you is looking down at their phone and rear-ends you hard enough to knock you off the bike. You might assume that this would cause minor motorcycle crash i[...]

A car accident can be a harrowing experience in any circumstances. In the aftermath, you typically call 911 and share your contact information with the driver of the other vehicle. However, this can’t happen if the other driver flees the scene of the accident. You may wonder whether you should wait for the police to arrive in this [...]

Getting into a car accident in Texas can be a harrowing experience. Even in the best of circumstances, it is the kind of frustration that can throw off your entire day. In the worst of situations, you or a loved one may be seriously injured or die. That is a much worse scenario than being late for work. Frustratingly, the consequence[...]

A pedestrian hit-and-run accident can be one of the most overwhelming events in a person’s life. In Texas, accidents involving pedestrians are all too common; and when the responsible driver flees, the injured victim is often left with mounting medical bills, lost wages due to the inability to work, and uncertainty on how to move f[...]

For decades, Texas law enforcement officials and personal injury attorneys were tasked with piecing together the causes and immediate aftermaths of car accidents. These days, though, that’s all changing, and it’s all thanks to dashcam evidence. Car accident cases may still be complex matters, but proving liability with dashcam fo[...]

Dog bites can lead to physical injuries, emotional distress, and unexpected medical bills. In severe cases, you might be away from work for a while, leading to financial hardship. Thankfully, Texas law allows dog bite victims to seek financial compensation from the dog owner, so if you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you might be[...]

When you lose a loved one due to another person’s negligent action, you might wonder if you can seek compensation against the responsible party. This is possible, but you must qualify to file a wrongful death claim in Texas for the insurance company or court to entertain it. Also, you must know how to file a wrongful death claim at[...]

When seeking compensation for an injury caused by negligence, you must deal with the at-fault party’s insurance company. This is because the insurance company is the one to pay out the compensation amount on behalf of their policyholder. However, insurance companies do not like paying significant compensation as it affects their bo[...]

The amount of compensation that a passenger can get after a car accident depends on the extent of damages they’ve experienced from the crash. Some meritorious claims may only be worth a few hundred dollars, while the most severe cases could result in millions of dollars in payment. Of course, most claims fall somewhere in between t[...]

The purpose of a personal injury case is to seek financial compensation that covers all the medical bills and personal losses associated with an accident. This is usually accomplished via negotiations with your lawyer and the insurance company and involves making offers and counteroffers to come to an amount that makes sense to you.[...]

Moving on after an injury can be painful and difficult — especially if the injury happened because of someone else's carelessness. If they had done their job correctly or paid attention to the situation, you might not be where you are now. You probably have multiple questions, from How do you prove negligence in an injury case? to [...]

When you are involved in an auto accident that is not your fault, the natural reaction is to blame the other driver and want to have his or her insurance company reimburse you for your property damage and medical expenses. However, there may be more efficient methods of handling your claim. This blog examines the different insuran[...]