Houston car accident attorneys know how deadly a chain reaction, freeway pile-up can be.  Vehicles move so quickly at the high speeds traveled on freeways that once a single accident occurs, frequently other vehicles are ensnared because there isn’t enough time to react and avoid the accident. This leads to a chain-reaction accident, of one + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident attorneys know that when one accident occurs, especially on a busy motorway, others are likely to follow. Because of the high speeds that drivers travel on freeways, if an accident happens in front of you, it is sometimes difficult to react in time to avoid it, and a chain reaction of several + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident lawyers know that driving always has the potential to be dangerous. One wrong move or moment of distraction can cause huge repercussions—and even be fatal. People are often lulled into a sense of safety about driving when they are near their homes and other familiar places where they frequently drive. But accidents + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident attorneys know that a stalled or disabled vehicle can often pose a hazard to drivers on a fast moving freeway. Vehicles on a freeway travel an average of 55 M.P.H. – the roads are built to handle these speeds, but it can be difficult to spot unexpected things in the road. Particularly + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident attorneys know that construction zones are always a hotspot for accidents. Closed roads causes traffic backup, and confused drivers, which are prime ingredients for causing accidents. Houston car accident lawyers wanted to make you aware of the traffic closures around the city this weekend. There will be several closures this weekend near + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident attorneys know that looking for parking in this city can cause a lot of stress and headaches. Not to mention add a certain level of danger on the roads because of drivers who may be running late and are frantically looking for parking so they may not be looking where they are + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident attorneys know that suspects who try to free from police and escape punishment are rarely successful. The police are usually able to track down the people who commit crimes and try to flee through their investigative skills. But sometimes, the criminals also come to them. A fatal hit-and-run accident occurred in Southeast + LEARN MORE

Houston car accident lawyers see all kinds of motor vehicle accidents, and know that are sometimes the result of an odd combination of circumstances. A hit and run driver caused a woman to crash into a car dealership in southwest Houston early on Thursday morning, leave some question as to who is at fault for + LEARN MORE

Like most people, Houston car accident attorneys are always unsettled when they hear of a police officer breaking the law. Police officers take an oath when entering this chosen profession, not only to serve and protect the citizens of their city or town, but they are the people charged with implementing laws, and enforcing the + LEARN MORE

Despite repeated press and entreaties from Houston car accident lawyers, suspects continue to try to flee from the police when they have committed a crime. As Houston car accident attorneys have warned, suspects on the run very rarely escape police investigation. Even if it takes a couple of days for the HPD to track them + LEARN MORE

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Actually, Joe has written three books: “A Survivor’s Legal Guide,” “The Texas Accident Bible” and “Hiring the Right Injury Lawyer.”  A founding principle of The Stephens Law Firm is that anyone dealing with a personal injury or wrongful death case deserves access to high-quality legal advice. Joe has made these books available for free to the public, either via the website or by calling our office.

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23922 Cinco Village Center Blvd. | Suite 200
Katy, Texas 77494 | Map and Driving Directions
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SELECTED AS SUPER LAWYER 2008-2011
Joe Stephens was selected from a statewide list of lawyers as a Texas SuperLawyer for 2008-2011 which is published by Texas Monthly magazine. In 2011, he was invited to serve on the Blue Ribbon Panel that reviews whether other lawyers qualify

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Selected as OUTSTANDING YOUNG
TRIAL LAWYER in America

In 1999, Joe Stephens was selected as the Most Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer in America by AAJ, which is America's largest lawyer organization.

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DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED
Less than one percent of Texas lawyers have one board certification. Joe has TWO. One is a National Board Certification showing his competence to try civil lawsuits before juries, the other shows special competence in Personal Injury Law

Houston, Texas personal injury law firm, The Stephens Law Firm serves clients across Texas. We give you straight facts about your legal options. We have handled cases from Austin to Houston, San Antonio to Dallas, and everywhere in between, including: Katy, Beaumont, Richmond, Rosenberg, Wharton, Corpus-Christi, Waller, Brownsville, and McAllen. We handle cases in Harris County, Ft Bend County, Nueces County, Wharton County, Bexar County, Liberty County, and Jefferson County.