If you’ve been injured in a serious accident, recovering your medical bills and lost wages is only part of the equation. In rare but significant cases, Texas law allows injured individuals to seek punitive damages when the harm was caused by especially reckless or malicious behavior. These damages aren’t meant to compensate you for a specific financial loss. Instead,...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re injured in an accident, the financial fallout can be immediate and overwhelming. Emergency room bills, missed paychecks, and long-term care costs can disrupt your entire life. These are known as economic damages, and they play a central role in most personal injury claims. Understanding economic damages in Texas is essential to making sure you’re not left paying...
Continue ReadingLosing someone you love because of another person’s negligence goes far beyond heartbreak. It leaves you overwhelmed by grief, stress, and the painful question, What now? If your family member died in an accident in Texas or New Mexico, the law gives you a way to seek justice. But not every claim is the same. You’ve likely heard the...
Continue ReadingDoña Ana, New Mexico – A tragic accident involving a Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office vehicle occurred on Tuesday, July 8, on Interstate 10 near Mesquite, New Mexico. The crash, which took place in the eastbound lanes, involved two vehicles—one of which was a sheriff’s unit. The incident is currently under investigation by New Mexico State Police. According to...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, TX – A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down I-10 West in Central El Paso on Monday, July 7. The accident occurred near Copia Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Police Department. According to officials, five individuals were injured, including four police officers. Three officers sustained minor injuries, while one officer suffered serious...
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. is proud to announce that partner and nationally recognized trial attorney Daisy Chaparro has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a prestigious honor extended to less than one-half of one percent of U.S. lawyers. Chaparro is the only El Paso attorney and one of only...
Continue ReadingWhen you’ve suffered a serious injury in an accident, the damage isn’t always visible. The emotional distress, pain, and disruption to your everyday life can be just as devastating as the physical injuries or financial losses. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., our El Paso personal injury lawyers understand that. Noneconomic damages in Texas are often the most difficult...
Continue ReadingYou suffered injuries in a crash. You’ve filed your insurance claim, you’re still in pain, and your car may not even be drivable. Then, in the middle of handling doctor appointments and damage estimates, the car insurance company sent you a check. It’s a surprising moment and one that often leaves people wondering: Should I cash this? What happens...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, Texas — One person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle in East El Paso early Sunday morning, June 29, 2025. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of Montana Avenue and McRae Boulevard. Authorities say they received a call about the crash at...
Continue ReadingSlip and fall accidents happen every day, including at Walmart stores across the state. However, large companies like Walmart are not always forthcoming about lawsuits filed against them or settlements paid out to injured parties. Slip and fall Walmart settlements vary based on the individual circumstances of your case. If you sustained injuries in a slip and fall at...
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