At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, we’re committed to protecting the rights of injured Texans and their families. Unfortunately, Texas House Bill 4806 (HB 4806) is a direct attack on justice, limiting the ability of victims to recover fair compensation and shifting the financial burden from negligent parties to those who have already suffered. What Does HB 4806 Do This...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico – A tragic car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, March 29, 2025, has left one person dead and another injured. According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), the crash occurred just before midnight near Coors and Sequoia. Both vehicles were traveling south on Coors when they collided, causing one to roll over. The driver of...
Continue ReadingYou may have heard that some states are “no fault” when it comes to car insurance. But is Texas a no-fault state? Texas is an at-fault state, meaning that the driver responsible for causing the crash is financially liable for damages. Unlike no-fault states, where each party typically seeks compensation from their own insurance first, Texas permits injured victims...
Continue ReadingEl Paso TX – A FedEx van overturned following a collision with a Ford pickup truck in East El Paso, TX, on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred near the intersection of East Glenn and George Dieter Drive at approximately 2:47 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, according to the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD). One person sustained minor injuries...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured in an accident in Texas, you may wonder how fault impacts your ability to recover compensation. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning the amount you can recover depends on your level of fault for the accident. If you were partially responsible, your compensation may be reduced, and if you were mostly at fault,...
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, NM – In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Young Park on March 21, 2025, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., a leading personal injury law firm, has donated $25,000 to the Together Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM), an emergency relief fund that has been activated...
Continue ReadingBeing rear-ended by a truck can leave you with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your financial future. If you’re wondering how much compensation you may receive, there is no universal amount for rear-ended by a commercial truck settlement for every case. Settlements vary widely depending on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, liability, and available insurance...
Continue ReadingEl Paso TX – A tragic two-vehicle collision in Northeast El Paso claimed one life as a dust storm swept through the region. The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Gateway South Boulevard and Sean Haggerty Drive. Authorities have not confirmed whether the severe weather conditions played a role in the crash. The El...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico – A serious two-vehicle crash in Sunland Park, New Mexico, on Monday night, March 17, 2025, left one person with severe injuries. According to the Sunland Park Fire Department, the accident occurred at the intersection of McNutt Road and Poplar Drive. Emergency responders from Sunland Park Fire and Doña Ana County Fire Rescue arrived on the scene,...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one due to negligence leaves families searching for answers and financial stability. Legal action may be necessary to secure compensation, but understanding the difference between wrongful death and survival action is essential. Each claim serves a distinct purpose—one benefiting the surviving family and the other compensating the deceased’s estate. A wrongful death claim allows family members...
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