Terry Bryant Legal Blog

Getting injured in a car accident is a traumatic experience, and it’s worse when it doesn’t only affect your physical state but your mental health and finances, too. Thankfully, Texas law allows you to turn to the legal system and seek compensation when negligence caused the collision that harmed you. However, victims have one qu[...]

One constant concern of car accident victims is whether they will receive a reasonable settlement if they decide to settle instead of going to trial. They often wonder will it be enough? Will it be fair? How will I know if I am getting a good deal? This blog will answer these questions and more. We will discuss the factors influen[...]

A car accident that results in death is a devastating event for all involved. The pain worsens if the accident was avoidable. Thankfully, if qualified under Texas law, the deceased's loved ones can seek justice through the criminal and civil courts. Understanding the criminal and civil laws affecting auto accident deaths will help[...]

Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, and the pain is worsened when their death occurs due to someone else’s carelessness, as often seen in car accident cases. The victim’s families have to deal with financial and emotional challenges and feelings of injustice. In these situations, filing a wrongful death claim provides[...]

When you are involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, the legal process will appear more complex than in other cases, and you will have multiple questions. One of the common questions clients involved in a drunk driving accident often have is whether the drunk driver’s conviction will help their case. This is significan[...]

When going about your day or at work, accidents may happen due to your own mistakes or the negligence of others. When you suffer an injury while working, you might think you can file a personal injury claim against your employer, but this is not always the case. Under Texas law, injured employees file workers' compensation claims, wh[...]

When dealing with the consequences of a personal injury case, it is easy to get overwhelmed. This is especially true if you’re dealing with significant financial concerns, like mounting medical debt for the treatment of your injuries. In this blog, we explain what a Texas personal injury lien means, the different types and limit[...]

When you are seeking compensation for an injury caused by negligence and are unsuccessful in negotiating an acceptable insurance settlement, you can file a personal injury case in court. In the filing documents, the parties will be named plaintiff and defendant. But who are plaintiffs and defendants in a personal injury case? We a[...]

When injured by another person or an entity’s negligence, you might be eligible to seek compensation for your losses. One key factor required for maximizing compensation,  ensuring your rights are protected, and your interests adequately represented is having a personal injury lawyer. While attorneys are often eager and willing to[...]

Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) goes a long way toward keeping workers safe. However, as often seen, employers want to save money and minimize spending, so they may fail to provide PPE or provide equipment that is not up to industry standard. What happens when an[...]

After a car accident, dealing with injuries and vehicle damage can seem like a lot, but you might find relief in knowing you could have a right to seek compensation for your damages. However, insurance claims are not always approved, even when they should be. When this happens, you might wonder what you can do to have your claim appr[...]

Every year, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) gathers statistics to learn how many workers are being hurt on the job, including those harmed by construction workplace injuries. Based on 2021 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — a branch of the DOL — nearly one in five workplace deaths occurred in the c[...]

Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal car wrecks in the United States. In 2022, speeding killed 12,151 people and left many others injured. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) defines speeding as exceeding the posted speed limit, driving too fast for road conditions, or racing. Speeding endangers the lives of [...]

When you sustain injuries in a car accident, the law is simple: you can seek compensation against the party responsible by filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit. If your claim is valid and you prove negligence, you can receive compensation for all of your losses. However, when filing a claim against a government entity or its emp[...]

When a two-vehicle collision occurs, identifying the at-fault party is more straightforward than an accident involving more than 2 vehicles. The responsible party pays damages to the victim of the accident. Multi-vehicle collisions are more complex, often leading to the question of who pays damages to the victim. This blog will an[...]

Legal terms often sound more complicated than they should. The jargon attorneys and officials use can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. One of the most common types of injury cases is premises liability. The idea behind premises liability is that property owners are responsible for keeping their property safe.[...]

Motor vehicle accidents can result in minor, severe, or catastrophic injuries. When the injuries are severe or catastrophic, the victim will likely seek compensation. Severe or catastrophic injuries are accompanied by significant medical bills and sometimes long-term disabilities that affect a person’s ability to work and lead a no[...]

Vehicle accidents can be minor or catastrophic, with some crashes more dangerous and likely to be fatal than others. There are different fatal car crash types — from rear-end collisions, side impacts, and head-on crashes to rollovers — but the data shows that some have more fatal outcomes than others. Knowing the deadliest type o[...]