FVF Law Papers

Investigating Fatal Car Accidents When a loved one dies in a fatal car accident, family members immediately experience a flood of emotions. Shock, anger, and grief are commonly experienced by survivors of those killed in fatal accidents. For some, this…

Drill rig accidents can be devastating — both for the environment and for the people involved. While the Texas oil and gas industry is booming, companies are looking to extract all they can while demand and profits are high.  This drive…

Even a minor fender bender on the way to soccer practice can leave confident drivers feeling shaken. The reality is that when two — or more — vehicles collide, the parties involved often walk away unharmed, relieved that it was…

When a loved one is unexpectedly killed in an accident, the grief is immeasurable. In cases where the accident resulted from another person or entity’s negligent or harmful behavior, the survivors’ grief often is accompanied by a desire for justice….

When someone dies in a vehicle or workplace accident, there is likely to be more than one surviving family member — and more than one person entitled to a wrongful death settlement.  Texas permits only certain family members to file…

You may not encounter them very often, but 18-wheeler accidents are probably more common than you think. While large trucks log many more miles on the road than passenger vehicles, both drivers of 18-wheelers and drivers of passenger cars are…

When you lose a loved one as the result of someone else’s negligent or careless behavior, you may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Under Texas law, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by the spouse, child,…

Accidents with semi trucks can cause serious damage — both to your vehicle and to you. Just how much damage, including the long-term impacts of the accident, aren’t always known immediately, but they are vital when determining what type of…

When involved in an accident with a commercial truck, the immense size and weight of the vehicle can cause significant damage to both you and your car. Due to the potential for severe damage from an 18-wheeler, settlements are generally…

Each year, around 3,500 people are killed in motor vehicle crashes in Texas. And that number is only a fraction of the more than 38,000 annual accident-related fatalities on US roadways. These fatalities can involve passenger cars, semi trucks, 18-wheelers,…

Semi-truck accident lawsuits often settle before going to trial. While this means avoiding an expensive and potentially drawn-out court trial, it doesn’t necessarily mean a quick resolution.  Accidents involving semi trucks can take longer to settle than you might expect….

It is devastating to lose a family member in a car accident especially when it was avoidable. When the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler, it can add confusion to an already stressful and painful time.  Dealing with a wrongful death…