If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your number one priority should always be your health, safety, and wellbeing. But when you’re also handling everything else that comes after a crash, from talking with your insurance company to taking pictures of evidence at the accident scene, prioritizing yourself can be a challenge. At The […]

You were involved in a car accident. At the time, it didn’t seem like anyone suffered serious injuries. Maybe you got a few scrapes and bruises but otherwise felt fine. But in the days following your crash, you’ve begun to notice a few troubling symptoms. You don’t quite feel like yourself. You’re trying to remember—Did […]

A sudden and preventable death of a loved one is a loss that no family should have to endure. Unfortunately, 2021 saw 4,489 traffic fatalities in Texas and medical errors are believed to be the third leading cause of death nationwide. At The Mejia Law Firm, we have seen time and time again how a […]

Rideshares have become a vital part of the Texas transportation system, filling in the gaps created by lackluster public transportation and the high cost of owning a vehicle. However, it is important to remember that rideshare drivers, including those who work for Uber, are not professionally trained drivers. To become an Uber driver, you only […]

In Texas, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by various people, depending on the circumstances of the case. Generally, the spouse or children of the deceased person can file a lawsuit. In some cases, parents or grandparents may also be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The estate executor may file a wrongful death […]

Slip and fall accidents fall under the umbrella of premises liability, an area of personal injury law that addresses the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain safe premises that are reasonably free from dangers. When a property owner fails to meet that responsibility, and as a result, someone is hurt, the victim may be […]

An intoxicated motorist might not be the only party liable in a drunk driving accident. Consider this example: A bartender knowingly overserves an already-intoxicated customer and then watches them stagger to their car and drive away. Can the bar be held liable for a drunk driving accident the customer causes later that night? Texas dram […]

In 2020, there were 32,562 motor vehicle crashes involving commercial trucks in the state of Texas alone. At least 581 people are known to have been killed in a truck-involved accident, and it’s estimated that nearly 7,000 sustained injuries. We also know that the majority of people injured or killed in tractor-trailer accidents are not […]

As a Houston resident, you don’t likely need any reminding of how heavily congested our city’s roadways are. The traffic is overwhelming, no matter whether you drive down city streets or take your car out on the interstate. The heavy congestion doesn’t just impact commute times but instead gives way to The Bayou City’s above-average […]

Car accidents are often traumatizing events, and the period of time that immediately follows may be marked by feelings of confusion and uncertainty. You might not be sure what you should do or where you should go when leaving the scene of the accident. If you were injured, there is one obvious answer—the emergency room. […]