Personal Injury FAQ

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Immediately, even if you are only a little sore on the day of the accident.  Even a small impact causes the occupants to sustain several thousand pounds of force, and most folks feel like they have been run over by a train 48 hours after the accident.  If you “tough it out” and don’t go + LEARN MORE

Call YOUR insurance carrier first.  They will handle this portion of the claim for you, even if the accident was caused by the other person.  They will ask that person’s carrier to pay them back.  If you don’t have coverage, and the accident was caused by the other party, then call the insurance contact number + LEARN MORE

Every family’s claim is different and the value is determined by a jury. How should you or your lawyer go about estimating that value in order to settle the case? Suppose in the situation where the wrongdoer negligently caused property losses of $3,000,000 due to the destroyed art that he felt that it was fair + LEARN MORE

Here is a list of some common things that I may do. Remember that each case is different, and that not all of these tasks will be required in every case. They are: Initial interview with you and family Explain what will happen in your claim. Gather documentary evidence, including police accident reports, wage documents, + LEARN MORE

Just because you were hurt doesn’t mean you are entitled to money. In order to bring a personal injury claim, regardless of how it occurred, your lawyer will need to prove that a company or a person carelessly or negligently caused your injury. (or death of a family member, if that is the harm that + LEARN MORE

You probably have some questions about what goes on when a claim is filed for personal injuries, or death that has resulted from an accident. Let’s start at the very beginning: Just what is a personal injury case? Lawyers say that they do “personal injury cases” or “accident cases” or “product liability cases” or “wrongful + LEARN MORE

Yes, you should notify your insurance company of the claim immediately, even if it is not your fault. You may have benefits that you don’t know about and are entitled to through your own insurance company like medical, towing or car rental expenses. Also, if the person who was at fault doesn’t have insurance, or + LEARN MORE

Certainly, you can handle your claim if you have minor injuries.  I don’t accept small injury cases.  After I spend the money to investigate your claim, pay for copies of your medical bills and records, and charge a fee, you will not end up with much if anything.  What I recommend you do if you + LEARN MORE

Joe Wrote the Book!

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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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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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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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.