Auto Accident Settlement Timeline
There is no set timeline for an auto accident claim. No two cases are quite the same. Because there are so many factors unique to each case, a car accident claim can take a few weeks, months, or even years to finally reach a resolution. Simpler cases can usually be settled relatively quickly, while more […]
How Long Do You Have To Go to a Doctor After a Houston Car Accident?
After being involved in a car accident, the car accident lawyers at the Mejia Law Firm recommend seeking medical care as soon as possible. Many serious injuries have symptoms that develop over time, and the severity of your condition might not be immediately apparent. You have several options for seeing a doctor after a car […]
Identifying a Concussion After a Car Accident
You were involved in a car accident. At the time, it didn’t seem like anyone suffered serious injuries. But in the days following your crash, you’ve begun to notice a few troubling symptoms. You’re trying to remember—Did I hit my head in the accident? If this sounds like what happened to you, you’re likely asking […]
What Is Wrongful Death?
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 […]
What You Need To Know About How Uber Drivers Are Insured
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 […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?
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 […]
What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
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 […]
Texas Dram Shop Laws
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 […]
What Are the Commercial Policy Limits of 18-Wheeler Trucks and How Do They Differ From Cars?
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 […]
What Is My Next Step After I’ve Sustained Car Accident Injuries?
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 […]