Jason Brandt Stephens's Answers

Wrongful death???

I'm sorry for you loss. As others have stated, it is not in your best interest to talk with the driver's insurance carrier. They are not there to help you. There job is to figure out how to avoid compensating you and your family or to minimize the compensation. You and your family needs a lawyer and you need one that is experienced in handling trucking cases, and it is important to hire a lawyer sooner rather than later so that important evidence can be collected and preserved. Picking a...

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The insurance co has offered a settlement in the death of my brother in an auto accident-how should I handle?

You definitely need to consult a lawyer before you do anything. Once you sign a release, that is the end. You need a good lawyer that handles these types of wrongful death cases to ensure that the insurance company is paying everything available under the insurance policy. Plus, there may be other potential avenues of recovery that may be forever barred or at least hampered by an early settlement with the driver. We handle these types of cases throughout Texas, so feel free to call (817)920-...

I was in a auto accident. We were stopped in traffic and were rear ended by a dodge truck.

Our law firm is located in Fort Worth but we handle cases in Dallas and throughout Texas so feel free to give us a call to discuss further. Jason Stephens (817)920-9000.

If Driver A is at fault and Driver B accepts the insurance settlement, can Driver B's passengers still sue?

Absolutely, so long as Driver B isn't the parent or guardian of his passengers and doesn't sign a broad settlement releasing the claims of his kids or guardians. Feel free to call if you'd like to discuss further. Jason Stephens (817)920-9000.

Durnk causes accident, can spouse be held accountable for death/damages in the state of texas

Depending on the facts, yes. Additionally, in Texas, most property held in the marriage is considered "community property;" hence, you can collect from those community assets to the extent the drunk and his spouse have any substantial assets to satisfy a judgment. Feel free to call to discuss further. (817)920-9000 or (877)920-9009.

Do I have a chance on wining a lawsuit.

You are going to want to talk with a lawyer asap before you talk with the other driver's insurance company and certainly before you give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster. We handle almost exclusively personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Texas and would be happy to talk to you about your case. Feel free to call us (817)920-9000 or (877)920-9009. Jason Stephens